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MMA Mission StatementMidwest Manufacturers’ Association is an organization that exists to foster the creation, growth and success of its members. The membership of MMA consists of industry associations and trade groups throughout the Midwest region sharing in MMA's mission.

MMA was created to serve as a “central hub” for manufacturers groups throughout the upper Midwest. By joining forces under one shared office, the manufacturing industry in the Midwest region has a way to express its collective voice … to government, to suppliers of common goods and services, and to each other.

Current MMA Affiliates:Arrowhead Manufacturers & Fabricators AssociationCentral Minnesota Manufacturers AssociationMinn-Dak Manufacturers AssociationTri-State Manufacturers' Association

Associations affiliated with MMA... • Offer "reciprocity" for members to attend each other's events• Provide members access to the the Trifac Workers Comp Fund• Avoid the time and expense of filing an independent tax return• Offer their members a collective voice for greater impact• Coordinate joint events, i.e. golf social, trade show, career expo• Demonstrate a commitment towards collaboration

MMA Board of DirectorsEd Bolas, Dycast SpecialtiesLes Engel, Engel MetallurgicalRusty Hoglund, Superior SteelLisa Koll, Doherty StaffingDan Larson, Hydrosolutions Reza Maleki, NDSU

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Arrowhead Manufacturers & Fabricators AssociationServing manufacturers in the Duluth/Iron Range region.

Meetings: Luncheon meeting - 2nd Wednesday of the monthMtg Locations: Duluth, iron rangeMembers: 85Dues: $75 - $425/year Established: 1997Contact: 877-330-2632Email: [email protected]: www.amfa-mn-wi.org

Mission: AMFA is a member driven organization helping to strengthen and grow the manufacturing and fabrication industries in NortheasternMinnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin.

AMFA MembershipAccuflex CoatingsActivedge, LLCAitkin Iron Works, Inc.Alignex, Inc.Altec HiLine, LLCAPEXArrowhead Product Develop.Aspen AerialsBenefit Strategies GroupBetts & AssociatesBraun IntertecCAST CorporationChicago Tube & Iron, Inc.CliftonLarsonAllenConsulate General of CanadaDuluth Area ChamberDuluth Brass ManufacturingDuluth Public SchoolsDuluth, City ofDynamic MachiningEnergy Mgt Solutions, Inc.Erickson Metals of MN, Inc.Exodus Machines, Inc.Fond du Lac CollegeFraser Shipyards, Inc.

Genesis Attachments LLCHales Machine Tool, Inc.HawksBoots ManufacturingHibbing Community CollegeHibbing Fabricators, Inc.Highroad LLCHydroSolutions of Duluth, Inc.Ikonics CorporationIngersoll RandIracore International, Inc.IRRRBItasca Community CollegeKendeco Tool CribKittok Sales, Inc.L & M Radiator, Inc.Lake Superior CollegeLarkin Hoffman Daly & LindgrenLaurentian GroupLehman's Machine, Inc.LHB, Inc.Lighting House USA, Inc.ME ElecmetalMeadowbrook Ins. GroupMesabi Range CollegeMielke Electric Works

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AMFA MembershipMINNCOR IndustriesMinnesota PowerMinnesota Twist Drill, Inc.Moline Machinery, LLCNational Bank of CommerceNRRINortheast Higher Ed DistrictNorthern EngineeringNorthland FoundationNorthland Machine, Inc.Northstar AerospacePlastics InternationalPraxair Distribution, Inc.Precision Points MachiningPremier Plastics, Inc.Premier Products, Inc.Productivity, Inc.

Rapids Process EquipmentRepublic BankSolutions Insurance AgenciesSpecialty Staff, Inc.Spooner Machine, Inc.Stone MachinerySuperior Steel, Inc.Tritec Steel FabricationU.S. BankUF Inc.UMD Center for Economic Dev.Ursa MajorVermilion Community CollegeWisconsin Indianhead Tech CollegeWP&RS Mars Co. Inc.ZaKobe Metal Stamping

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Central Minnesota Manufacturers AssociationServing manufacturers in the greater St. Cloud region.

Meetings: Breakfast meeting - 4th Thursday of the monthMtg Locations: St. Cloud, Monticello, Sauk Rapids, etc.Members: 107Dues: $75 - $350/year Established: 2008Contact: 800-654-5773Email: [email protected]: www.centralmnmanufacturing.com

Mission: The Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association will serve as a unified, cooperative resource for its members. It will provide them a forum for sharing ideas and information and will assist in a dialog regarding the economic and social value of manufacturing to the public, educational institutions and government entities.

CMMA Membership401(k) Plan ProfessionalsA.R. Engh Heating & Air ConditioningAcoustigreenAerotekAlerus FinancialAll Pro Powder CoatingAmcon Block & PrecastAmerican Time & SignalAmeripride LinenApollo InsuranceArctic CatArete Enterprising, LLCArthur Chapman Kettering...Bauer Design Build, LLCBenefit Strategies GroupCity of Big LakeBrenny Transportation, Inc.CarCo Automotive, IncCarlson Advisors, LLCCentral McGowan, Inc.Central MN Development Co.Central MN Jobs & Training Ser.Chappell Central

CliftonLarsonAllen, LLPCold Spring GraniteCrystal Cabinet WorksCrystal Certified Solutions, IncCustom CaseworksCustom Welding & Metal Fab Inc.Darter Plastics, Inc.Doherty StaffingDon Farleo Advertising & Design Co.Dura Supreme CabinetryECI NetworksElk River Machine CompanyEmployment PlusEnergy Cost CuttersEngel MetallurgicalEnterprise MNFalcon National BankG & J Awning and Canvas, Inc.Galaxy PrecisionGlenn Metalcraft IncorporatedGreater St. Cloud Dev. Corp.HealthPartners Central MN ClinicsHeartthrob Exhaust Inc

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Industrial Molded Rubber ProductsIngersoll RandInitiative FoundationInsight InsuranceIntegris GroupInterior Components/Alpine CabinetryKDV, Ltd.Kendeco Tool CribKing Solutions, Inc.Kittok Sales Inc.Kruse MachiningLarkin Hoffman Daly & LindgrenLeonard, Street, & DeinardLouis Industries, Inc.Majestic Log Homes Inc.MasterGraphics, Inc.McDowall CompanyMidCountry BankMidsota Manufacturing Inc.Minnesota Business Finance Corp.MN DEED City of MonticelloNETTwork Manufacturing Inc.New Flyer of AmericaNorth Jr. High Dist. 742Northstar Technology SolutionsPace Ind/Product Tech DivisionPark IndustriesPellco Machine, Inc.Precision Fiberglass Products, LTDRidgewater CollegeRIE Coatings, Inc.Rinke Noonan Law FirmriteSOFT, LLCRiteWay Manufacturing, Inc.Rotocopper, Inc.Sartell High School ISD 748Schlenner Wenner & Co.SealedBid MarketingSeitz StainlessSt. Cloud State UniversitySt. Cloud Technical CollegeSt. Cloud WindowStarrett Tru-Stone TechnologiesStyme Industries, IncSunbelt Business Advisors

Sunrise FiberglassT.O. PlasticsTechnical Die-Casting, Inc.Thelen AdvertisingThermo-Tech WindowsTotal Quality Systems, Inc.Ursa MajorViking IndustriesWells Fargo Bank, N.A.Welsh ConstructionWhirltronics Inc.Woodcraft Industries, Inc.The Work ConnectionWright County Econ Dev Part.Xcel Energy

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Meetings: Luncheon Meeting - 3rd Tuesday of the monthMtg Locations: FargoMembers: 103Dues: 195/per person Contact: 800-654-5773Email: [email protected]: www.minndakmanufacturers.com

Mission: The mission of the MDMA is to facilitate the retention and growth of regional manufacturing, assembly and processing organizations through the dissemination of information about best practices and critical resources. The MDMA brings industry leaders together to share, discuss, learn and influence issues of mutual interest and concern.

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MDMA MembershipNOTE: Membership in MDMA is per individual vs. per company. Below is a list of companies represented by 103 individual members. Some of these companies elected not to be listed in the body of this directory.Aldevron LLCB.I.I. Fargo, IncBank of the WestBenchmark ElectronicsBranick IndustriesBytespeed LLCCass County ElectricCATCrary IndustriesCustom GraphicsDakota MEPDouglas MachineDrayton FoodsEide Bailly LLPFargo Assembly CompanyFargo Hose CompanyGFMEDCGiant SnacksGPK ProductsIBID/NDSUIDA CorporationInfinity Replacement WindowsIntegrity Windows a MarvinJDP AutomationJob Service NDJSM Woodworks LLP

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Serving manufacturers in west central Minnesota and eastern North and South Dakota.

Meetings: Dinner Meeting – 1st Tuesday of the monthMtg Locations: Alexandria, Fergus Falls, etc.Members: 211Dues: $75 - $350/year Established: 1990Contact: 800-654-5773Email: [email protected]: www.tsma.org

Mission: Tri-State Manufacturers’ Association assists manufacturing related companies by providing advocacy, education, networking, and programs to enhance the success of members and their communities.

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TSMA Membership3M - Abrasive Systems Division4 Staffing, IncAagard Group LLCAdvisorNet Mortgage, LLCAggressive Industries, Inc.Akkerman, Inc.Alexandria Area EDCAlexandria IndustriesAlexandria Opportunity CenterAlexandria Tech. & Comm. CollegeAmeriFab IndustriesApollo InsuranceArvig Communication SystemsASI EmploymentAssociated Insurance Agents, Inc.Atlas Staffing Inc.B & D Rollers of MNBackman Welding & RoboticsBadger FoundryBarnesville EDABarrett Manufacturing, Inc.Benefit Strategies GroupBen's Structural FabricationBird & Cronin, Inc.Black Diamond GranulesBremerCarley Foundry

Central MN FabricatingChappell CentralChemstar Products Inc.Christianson & Associates, PLLPC-J IndustriesCliftonLarsonAllenCom Del InnovationThe Competitive EdgeCon-Tek Machine Inc.Coopers Technology GroupCosmos Enterprises, Inc.Cottington Co. Inc.Custom Products of LitchfieldCustom Welding & Metal FabricatingDakota AutomationDavid Olson SalesDawson InsuranceDee, Inc.DMH CompaniesDoherty Staffing SolutionsDonnelly Custom Mfg.Dori Ann CompanyDotson CompanyDouglas Alexandria FinishingDouglas MachineDS Manufacturing Inc.Dycast Specialties

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TSMA MembershipE & O Tool & PlasticsECM Publishers, Inc.ECO Finishing, Inc.Eide Bailly LLPEJ EnterprisesElbow Lake ChamberEmployment Resource Center, Inc.Endurance TechnologiesEnterprise MinnesotaExtreme Panel Tech, Inc.F.F. Fisher Leasing CorporationFalcon Industries Inc.Fergus Falls Econ.ImprovementFergus Falls Public SchoolsFlexTM Inc.Form-A-Feed Inc.Freelance ProfessionalsGardner BenderGlacial Wood ProductsGlenwood State BankGregory's Foods Inc.Hali-Brite, Inc.Hartfiel AutomationHeartland Payment SystemsHector CommunicationsHerculift, Inc.Hills Stainless SteelHomark Company, Inc.Huot ManufacturingI.D. MachineIckler CompanyIndustrial Finishing ServicesIndustrial Protection CorporationInnova IndustriesInsight InsuranceInvest Cast Inc.IRD CeramicsJ & B PalletsJ & M PrintingJamestown/Stutsman Dev. Corp.Joyner's Die CastingKanga Machinery LLCKendeco Tool CribKittok Sales Inc.Koronis Parts Inc.Kustom Machine Inc.Lakeland Mold CompanyLarkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren

Larkin IndustriesLars Metal FinishingLavelle CompanyLind-Rite Precision, Inc.Lowry Manufacturing Co.ManpowerMarshall Truss SystemsMassman Automation Designs, LLCMaster Mark PlasticsMatthew Schmidt MachiningMeadowbrook Insurance GroupMetro Moulded Parts, Inc.Midsota Manufacturing Inc.Midwest Automatic ProductsMikros Engineering, Inc.Minncast, Inc.MINNCOR IndustriesMinnesota ChamberMN Dehydrated VegetablesMN State Comm & Tech CollegeMinnesota Tool GroupMN Trade Office (DEED)MN Workforce Center Modern Metals FoundryNetwork Center Communic.New York Mills High SchoolNorth Central ContainersNorth Dakota State CollegeNorthern Iron of St. Paul, LLCNorthern Metal RecyclingNorthland PalletNorthwest Casting Inc.Northwest Rule DieOECS, IncOrca Machine Tools, Inc.Otter Tail Power Co.Pallet Service CorporationParadigm Tool & DesignPequot Tool & Mfg.Pier FoundryPorta-Dock Inc.Prime Design Aluminum RacksPrimericaPro ResourcesPro StaffProductive AlternativesProductivity, Inc.Quality Stamping & Mfg.

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TSMA MembershipQuazar Capital CorporationR/C Machining CompanyRalco Nutrition, Inc.Ratner Steel SupplyRDM of MinnesotaRing & AssociatesRobinson Rubber ProductsRollx VansRon-Vik, IncorporatedSalad Makers Inc.SealedBid MarketingSearch Resources of BemidjiSecurity State BankSentry InsuranceShred Right/RohnSJF Material HandlingSmith FoundrySolar Skies Mfg, LLCSpectrum AeromedSt. Paul Brass FoundryStaggemeyer Stave Co.State Bank & TrustStern Companies Inc.Stern Manufacturing, Inc.Steve Johnson Tool & MachineStoneLSurecast Aluminum FoundryTeam Personnel ServicesTechnical Die-Casting, Inc.Technical Plating

Technigraph CorporationTerog Manufacturing Co.Thawzall LLCThompson MotorsTodd County Dev. CorporationTowmaster Inc.Truss SpecialistsTWF IndustriesTwin City Bagel Inc.UMC, Inc.Urbank Machine Inc.Ursa MajorVoyager AluminumWadena Hide & Fur Co.Wahpeton Economic Develop.Waltek, Inc.WASP Inc.West Central InitiativeWest Central SteelWest Central Tool & GrindingWest Tool & DesignWhite Earth Tribal & Comm. CollegeWhite Oak MetalsWindings, Inc.Wood'n Pallets, Inc.Woodville PorkWork ConnectionWW Johnson Meat Co.Young Manufacturing

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3M - Abrasive Systems Division 2115 S. BroadwayAlexandria, MN 56308Contact: Todd PetersonPhone: 320-763-6521 x346 Fax: 320-763-9736Email: [email protected] Employees: 1Abrasives Manufacturing.

401(k) Plan Professionals Member of National Retirement Partners 7400 Metro Blvd. Ste# 213Edina, MN 55439Contact: Jessica Ballin, Managing PartnerPhone: 952-835-4485 Fax: 952-835-4481Email: [email protected]: www.401kplanprofessionals.com Employees: 3401(k) Plan Professionals provide retirement plan advisory services to midsize manufacturing companies.

4staffing, Inc220 4th Ave. SEPine City, MN 55063Contact: Rochelle Bergwick, Business Operations ManagerPhone: 320-629-3333 Fax: 320-629-0172Email: [email protected]: www.4staffinginc.comEmployees: 3Partners with companies to provide flexible staffing solutions to meet long or short term needs.

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A.R.Engh Heating & Air Conditioning150 Olsen Blvd, PO Box 547Cokato MN 55321Contact: Brian Streich, Business DevelopmentPhone: 320-286-2020 Fax: 320-286-2323Email: [email protected]: www.arenghhvac.comEmployees: 5We provide HVAC, plumbing, and geothermal for the commercial & residential customers. Provide 24/7 service & troubleshooting. Specialize in air balance controls, refrigeration, & design for manuf. Solutions for energy saving.

Aagard Group3711 Iowa StreetAlexandria MN 56308Contact: Bruce Harvey, Controller Phone: 320-763-6043 Fax: 320-763-7859Email: [email protected]: www.aagard.com Employees: 115The Aagard Group designs, engineers and manufactures automated pack-aging machinery.

Accuflex Coatings511 3rd AveProctor MN 55810Contact: Tony Coda, Northern Territory RepresentativePhone: 218-727-9180Cell: 218-590-4973Fax: 218-624-0166Email: [email protected]: www.accuflexcoatings.com Employees: 5Manufacture concrete repair products and sealers.

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Acoustigreen751 7th Street SouthDelano MN 55328Contact: Joe Savoren, Operations ManagerPhone: 763-972-2780Fax: 763-972-1045Email: [email protected]: www.acoustigreen.com Employees: 8Manufacture wood acoustical ceiling and wall panels, focused on the green concept.

Activedge, LLCPO Box 702Superior, WI 54880Contact: Jay Tapper, PresidentPhone: 218-393-8767Fax: 218-729-9861Email: [email protected]: www.activedgewi.com Employees: 1Safety programs with an emphasis on reducing work related injuries.

AdvisorNet Mortgage, LLC 1221 Nicollet Mall, Ste. 400 Minneapolis MN 55403Contact: Vaughn Kavlie, CMPS™ President NMLS: 284345Phone: 612-436-3777 Fax: 612-313-7570Email: [email protected]: www.advisornetmortgage.comEmployees: 9, NMLS: 278410Mortgage services for employers and employees. Discounts as employee benefits. Purchase and refinance loans. New construction and lake home fi-nancing. First-time home buyer programs. All credit situations welcome.

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Aerotek1743 7th Street SouthSt. Cloud, MN 56301Contact: Aaron KelloggPhone: 320.255.5050 Fax: 320.255.5070Email: [email protected]: www.aerotek.comEmployees: 8With 7 offices in Minnesota we specialize in providing industrial staffing to the manufacturing, electronics, and logistics industries, among others. As a leader of commercial staffing in the United States we employ industrial employees on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement basis. Aerotek Commercial Staffing places qualified personnel within the follow-ing job sectors: Skilled Trades, Light Technical, Distribution & Warehouse, Clerical, and Engineering.

Aggressive Industries, Inc.8365 Sunset Road NEMinneapolis MN 55432Contact: Tomm Berquist, PresidentPhone: 763-786-8097 Fax: 763-786-2808Employees: 31Plastic rotational molding - custom job shop.

Aitkin Iron Works, Inc.301 Bunker Hill DriveAitkin MN 56431Contact: Jeff Chatelle, PresidentPhone: 218-927-2400 Fax: 218-927-3451Email: [email protected] Website: www.aiw.comEmployees 30Machine shop and metal fabrication job shop providing machining, welding and fabrication services.

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Akkerman Inc.58256 266th St Brownsdale MN 55918Contact: Jay Zimmerman, ControllerPhone: 507-567-2261, Ext 104 Fax: 507-567-2605Email: [email protected]: www.akkerman.comEmployees: 72Manufacture and sell tunnnel-boring equipment.

Alerus FinancialCresent Ridge II 10900 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 130 Minnetonka, MN 55305Contact: Brad Stevens, Relationship ManagerPhone: 651-746-6153 Cell: 612-751-7982 Email: [email protected]: 214Alerus Financial offers a wide range of commercial banking services, includ-ing banking, lending, retirement plans, investments, and cash management services.

Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission 610 Fillmore St, Suite 1Alexandria MN 56308Contact: Jason Murray, Executive DirectorPhone: 320-763-4545 Fax: 320-763-4457 Toll Free: 866-296-4545Email: [email protected]: www.alexmn.orgEmployees: 3Offer a variety of business and economic development services, includ-ing business start-ups, business planning, site selection assistance, and financing programs.

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Alexandria Industries401 County Road 22 NWAlexandria MN 56308Contact: Randy Eggen, Inside SalesPhone: 320-763-6537 Fax: 320-763-9250Email: [email protected] Website: www.alexandriaindustries.comEmployees: 315 Precision aluminum extrusions, CNC machining, bending, stretch forming, chemical and mechanical finishing, assembly, ferrous and non ferrous machining, heat transfer products, plastic injection and foam molding capabilities.

Alexandria Opportunities Center107 Donna AvenueAlexandria MN 56308Contact: Mike Burke, Executive DirectorPhone: 320-762-2015 Fax: 320-762-1146Employees: 34 staff, workforce of 120Provide services to people with disabilities; secure subcontract work with which to teach employment skills; provide quality packaging, assembly and light manufacturing services at a reasonable cost to manufacturers. Guaranteed quality, by delivery due dates. Call for a no obligation free quote and see bottom line savings.

Alexandria Technical& Community College1601 Jefferson Street Alexandria MN 56308Contact: Chad Coauette, Dean of Customized TrainingPhone: 320-762-4510 Fax: 320-762-4634Toll Free: 888-234-1313 Email: [email protected] Website: www.alextech.edu/customizedtraining Training and consulting services in the areas of: Automation & Manufactur-ing, Business & Management, Computer & Technology, Healthcare, Public & Workplace Safety, Specialized Training, and Transportation.

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Alignex, Inc.7200 Metro Blvd.Edina, MN 55439Contact: George Burns, Sales ConsultantPhone: 952-224-5325Fax: 952-888-1355Email: [email protected]: www.alignex.comEmployees: 48Work with companies in northern Minnesota on improving engineering and manufacturing processes.

All Pro Powder Coating, Inc.201 33rd Ave SWaite Park MN 56387Contact: Michele Haus, CFO/OwnerPhone: 320-258-3860Fax: 320-258-3861Email: [email protected]: www.allpropowdercoating.comEmployees: 9Powder coating and sand blasting.

Alpine Cabinetry/Interior Components1646 Hwy 23 ESt. Cloud, MN 56304Contact: Steve Barthelemy, CEOPhone: 320-654-1609 Fax: 320-240-7949Email: [email protected]: www.alpinecabinetry.comEmployees: 46Residential, multi-dwelling, and commercial cabinetry.

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Altec HiLine LLC1255 Port Terminal Drive, PO Box 16288Duluth MN 55816Contact: Jake Pessenda, Materials ManagerPhone: 218-722-9200Fax: 218-722-6443Email: [email protected]: www.altec.com Manufacture aerial lift trucks.

Amcon Block & Precast, Inc.2211 Hwy. 10 SSt. Cloud, MN 56304Contact: Lori Ellingson, HR ManagerPhone: 320-529-6916Fax: 320-529-6953Email: [email protected]: 73Manufacture concrete block.

American Time & SignalPO Box 707Dassel, MN 55325Contact: Paul Ruegemer, ControllerPhone: 320-275-2101 Fax: 320-275-2603Email: [email protected]: www.atsclock.comEmployees: 75Manufacture synchronized time systems, parts, clocks, guards and re-pair.

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AmeriFab Industries 711 Industrial Park Blvd.Elbow Lake MN 56531Contact: Terry Gardner, President Phone: 218-685-6214Fax: 218-685-6241 Email: [email protected]: www.amerifabindustries.com Manufacturers support facility providing CNC high definition/precision plasma cutting, shearing, sawing, punching, forming, light machining and welding.

Ameripride Linen6500 Saukview Dr.St. Cloud, MN 56303Contact: Randy Johnson, Sales ManagerPhone: 320-251-2525Fax: 320-253-7904Toll Free: 800-450-2525Email: [email protected]: www.ameripride.comEmployees: 92Uniform rental, lease and direct purchase programs.

APEX (Area Partnership for EconomicExpansion)306 W Superior Street, Suite 902Duluth, MN 55802Contact: Jeff Borling or Elissa Hansen, Director of Business DevelopmentPhone: 218-740-3667Fax: 218-740-3172Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.APEXgetsbusiness.comEmployees: 6Regional Business Development.

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Apollo Insurance Agency 28 11th Street S.St. Cloud MN 56301Contact: Steve Eskra or Steve ThelenPhone: 320-253-1122 Fax: 320-259-3890Toll Free: 800-247-7016Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.apolloinsurance.comEmployees: 40Full service insurance agency: Property, casualty, workers compensation, medical, dental, and life insurance. Offices in Albany, Alexandria, Melrose, St. Cloud, and Monticello.

Arete Enterprising, LLC 5915 Westcliffe PlSt. Cloud MN 56303Contact: Corey Linn, PresidentPhone: 320-292-1705Email: [email protected]: 1We provide leadership, resources of initiative to companies desiring to im-prove through lean, continuous improvement & top-down implementation. IE Management holding; Private Equity; Consulting.

Arctic Cat 6801 Glenn Carlson DriveSt. Cloud MN 56301Contact: Steve Schwartz, Plant ManagerPhone: 320-229-3910Fax: 320-202-6916Email: [email protected]: www.arcticcatinc.comEmployees: 40Manufacture engines for ATV's and Prowlers for Arctic Cat's primary pro-duction plant in Thief River Falls.

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Arrowhead Product Development, Inc.4940 Lightning Dr., Suite 5 Hermantown, MN 55811Contact: Gary Werkhoven, President Phone: 218-525-5210 Fax: 218-525-1909 Email: [email protected]: www.arprodev.comEmployees: 3Engineering and consulting, 3D solid modeling, FEA Services, drafting and BOM development, machine, fixture, and attachment design.

Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala, P.A.500 Young Quinlan Bldg, 81 South Ninth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402Contact: Bill LeMire Phone: 612-375-5993 Fax: 612-339-7655Email: [email protected]: www.arthurchapman.comEmployees: 100Contact Bill LeMire and the Arthur Chapman team for aggressive defense of product liability claims against manufacturers, and counseling of manufactur-ers about risk management and how to avoid product liability exposure.

Arvig Communication Systems150 2nd Avenue SW Perham MN 56573Contact: Lori Meader, HR DirectorPhone: 218-346-8245 Fax: 218-346-8840Email: [email protected]: www.arvig.comCommunications provider.

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ASI Employment3001 Metro Drive, Suite #480Bloomington MN 55425Contact: C.J. Pierson, VP of Human ResourcesPhone: 952-888-6077Fax: 952-888-6153Email: [email protected]: www.asiemployment.com Employees: 300Full staffing service since 1983 specializing in temporary, trial-for-hire, and direct hire placement for professional’s industrial, manufacturing, adminis-trative, education and more…Also offer Human Resource Consulting and Payrolling services.

4303 West 1st StreetDuluth MN 55807Contact: Patrick Clark, Operations ManagerPhone: 218-624-1111 Fax: 218-624-1714Email: [email protected]: www.aspenaerials.com Employees: 22Manufacture truck mounted bridge inspection equipment.

Associated Insurance Agents, Inc.2800 Freeway BoulevardMinneapolis MN 55430Contact: Scott Murphy, AgentPhone: 763-549-2200Fax: 763-549-2299Email: [email protected]: www.associatedagents.comEmployees: 48AiA is a leader in providing commercial insurance expertise for businesses of all sizes, with a specifically tailored insurance program for manufactur-ing. AiA was selected as Minnesota's 2011 Independent Insurance Agency of the Year.

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Atlas Staffing Inc.189 7th Place EastSt. Paul MN 55101Contact: Greg Sofie, PresidentPhone: 651-222-5894Fax: 651-223-5444Email: [email protected]: www.atlasstaffinginc.comEmployees: 5,000Locally owned and operated full service employment agency. Atlas offers: temp to hire, long term temporary, short term temporary, direct hire, payroll and clerical services.

B & D Rollers of MN, Inc.1430 2nd Avenue NEGlenwood MN 56334Contact: Branden Johnson, Sales RepresentativePhone: 320-634-5115 Fax: 320-634-5422Toll Free: 800-832-1135 Email: [email protected]: 6THE CRUSHER ultimate in hay conditioning rollers! Rubber rollers indus-trial, Urethane products, agriculture, woodworking, conveyor, glass, textile, box board, FDA, food, steel, plastics, packaging, crowning, grooving - in house dynamic balancing, roller sizes 40" x 240."

Backman Welding & Robotics28585 460th AveMorris MN 56267Contact: Steve Backman, OwnerPhone: 320-392-5262 Fax: 320-392-5329Email: [email protected]: 8Robotic MIG welding and semiautomatic TIG, mig and stick welding, plus CNC controlled plasma cutting.

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Badger Foundry Company PO Box 1306Winona MN 55987Contact: Kim Hardy, Customer Service ManagerPhone: 507-452-5760 Fax: 507-452-6469Email: [email protected]: www.badgerfoundry.comEmployees: 150Gray iron and ductile castings - 125 lb. to 4000 lb.

Bank of the West 520 Main AveFargo, ND 58124Contact: Byron Ekdom, Business Banking Relationship ManagerPhone: 701-293-2248 Fax: 866-928-2689Email: [email protected] Website: www.bankofthewest.comEmployees: 30Complete business banking services- specializing in equipment finance loans, leasing, SBA loans, import/export financing, foreign currency hedg-ing, and online cash management.

Barnesville Economic Development Authority PO Box 550Barnesville MN 56514Contact: Karen Lauer, Exec. DirectorPhone: 218-354-2145 Fax: 218-354-7600Toll Free: 800-354-7570 Email: [email protected] Website: www.barnesvillebusiness.comEmployees: 1Qualified businesses can enjoy generous incentives in our new Industrial Park near Interstate 94. Financial and technical assistance is provided for business start-up, expansion and relocation.

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Barrett Manufacturing, Inc.PO Box 116Barrett, MN 56311Contact: David Lien Jr., PresidentPhone: 320-528-6288 Fax: 320-528-6299 Email: [email protected] Website: www.barrettmanufacturing.comEmployees: 7Specializing in screw machine components.

Bauer Design Build, LLC751 - 7th Street South, Suite 100Delano, MN 55328Contact: Mike Bauer, PresidentPhone: 763-972-0000Fax: 763-972-8707Email: [email protected] Website: www.bauerdesignbuild.comEmployees: 5Design/Build general contractor specializing in manufacturing.

Ben's Structural Fabrication475 Progress RoadWaite Park MN 56387-4512Contact: Ann Marie Schwartz, ControllerPhone: 320-251-8563 Fax: 320-251-8423Email: [email protected]: www.builtbybens.comEmployees: 27Structural steel fabrication.

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Benchmark Electronics-Dunseith19 2nd St SE, PO Box 940Dunseith, ND 58329Contact: Craig Hoffart, General ManagerPhone: 701-244-6800 Fax: 701-244-6913Email: [email protected]: www.bench.com Employees: 140Benchmark provides electronics manufacturing services (EMS). Custom-ers are offered comprehensive and integrated design and manufacturing services, from initial product design to volume production and direct order fulfillment.

Benefit Strategies Group 701 4th Ave So., Suite 1500Minneapolis MN 55415Contact: Mike Burress, CEO Phone: 612-347-8602 Fax: 612-313-7521 Email: [email protected]: 5Employee benefit plans for businesses.

Betts & AssociatesPO Box 268Knife River MN 55609Contact: Gene Betts, PresidentPhone: 218-428-5088 Email: [email protected]: 1Product development consulting and product development management.

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City of Big Lake160 Lake St. NBig Lake, MN 55309Contact: Leslie Dingmann, Economic Development SpecialistPhone: 763-263-2107 ext 233Fax: 763-263-0133Email: [email protected] Website: www.biglakemn.org Employees: 45Economic Development.

1200 Trapp RoadEagan, MN 55121Contact: Patti Pronschinske, Finance ManagerPhone: 651-683-8090 Fax: 651-683-8005Email: [email protected] Website: www.birdcronin.comEmployees: 110Manufacture orthopeadic soft goods.

Black Diamond Granules499 Settlers Ridge ParkwayWoodbury MN 55129Contact: Bruce Haslerud, CFOPhone: 651-436-6071 Fax: 651-436-6744Toll Free: 800-343-0117 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ati-blackdiamond.comEmployees: 13Sandblasting abrasives.

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Braun Intertec4511 West 1st Street, Suite 4Duluth, MN 55807Contact: Joe Butler, Project EngineerPhone: 218-624-4967 Fax: 218-624-0196Email: [email protected] Website: www.braunintertec.comEmployees: 5Supplier. Geotechnical Engineering, Construction materials testing, Envi-ronmental Consulting.

Bremer720 Broadway St. PO BOX 309Alexandria, MN 56308Contact: Jason Pohlen, Vice PresidentPhone: 320-762-4743 Fax: 320-762-4722Email: [email protected] Website: www.bremer.comEmployees: 50Banking, trust, investments, insurance.

Brenny TransportationPO Box 7155St. Cloud, MN 56302Contact: Bonnie Supan Operations ManagerPhone: 320-363-6999Fax: 320-363-6988Toll Free: 800-505-9236Email: [email protected] Website: www.brennytransportation.comEmployees: 21Transportation of goodies within USA and globally. Vans, flatbed, stepdeck, doubledrop, stretch trailers, legal and overdimensional loads.

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CarCo Automotive, Inc13289 25th Ave NWRice, MN 56367Contact: JuneMarie Friedrich, OwnerPhone: 320-393-3687 Fax: 320-393-4789Email: [email protected]: www.carcoauto.comEmployees: 25Used vehicle and equipment sales, any and all collision repair, manufacture and or modify heavy equipment, fabricating metal.

Carley Foundry Inc.8301 Coral Sea Street NEBlaine MN 55449-7252Contact: Mike Carley, PresidentPhone: 763-780-5123 Fax: 763-780-9426Email: [email protected]: www.carleyfoundry.comEmployees: 200Aluminum castings - steel investment castings.

Carlson Advisors, LLC1521 Northway Drive #101St.Cloud MN 56303Contact: Joel Gerdes, CPAPhone: 320-203-0254 Fax: 320-253-9879Email: [email protected]: www.carlson-advisors.comEmployees: 10+Carlson Advisors stands out from other accounting firms because of our sincere interest and genuine care for your business and its future. Some of the services we offer are strategic business planning, business valu-ation, litigation support, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, Forecasts, etc.

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Cass County Electric Cooperative4100 32nd Ave SW Fargo, ND 58104Contact: Paul Matthys, Manager of Energy ServicesPhone: 701-356-4511 Fax: 701-356-4501Email: [email protected]: www.kwh.comEmployees: 96Cass County Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit, member owned elec-tric distribution system serving over 35,000 members in all or parts of 10 counties in southeastern North Dakota. Our headquarters office is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and we have service centers in Fargo, Kindred, Valley City, Lisbon and Arthur.

CAST Corporation11364 Highway 37Hibbing MN 55746Contact: Tim Bungarden, CEOPhone: 218-263-8510 Fax: 218-262-8954Email: [email protected]: www.castcorporation.com Emp: 15Complete CAD/CAM services, including: solid modeling, tooling, patterns, castings, prototype and production machining.

Central McGowan, Inc.123 Roosevelet RDSt. Cloud, MN 56301Contact: Erin Brum Marketing CoordinatorPhone: 320-252-5292 Fax: 320-252-7807Toll Free: 800-569-1322Email: [email protected]: www.centralmcgowan.comEmployees: 53Welding supplies and gas distributor.

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Central Minnesota Jobs & Training Services406 East 7th Street, PO Box 720Monticello MN 55362Contact: Tim Zipoy, Workforce Development AdvisorPhone: 763-271-3722 Fax: 763-271-3701Toll Free: 800-284-7425Email: [email protected]: www.cmjts.orgEmployees: 50Business development and employee resources.

Chappell Central Inc.2101 Gorton Avenue NWPO Box 916Willmar MN 56201Contact: Craig Meyer, PresidentPhone: 320-235-2151 Fax: 320-235-8995Email: [email protected]: www.chappellcentral.comEmployees: 75Sheet metal job shop, laser cutting, forming, welding, HVAC contracting & design.

Chemstar Products, Inc.3915 Hiawatha AvenueMinneapolis MN 55406-3203Contact: Glenn Oelerking, ControllerPhone: 612-722-0079 Fax: 612-722-2473Email: [email protected]: www.chemstar.comEmployees: 16Manufacture starch polymers.

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Chicago Tube & Iron, Inc. 1220 Port Terminal Dr. Duluth MN 55802Contact: Charlie Davidson, General ManagerPhone: 218-723-8111 Fax: 218-723-8330Toll Free: 800-626-8016 Email: [email protected]: www.chicagotube.comEmployees: 11Warehouse/distribute tubing, pipe, valves, fittings, cold-finished bar and precision cutting.

Christianson & Associates, PLLP 302 SW 5t StreetWillmar, MN 56201Contact: Bradley Pederson CPA – PartnerPhone: 320-235-5937 Fax: 320-235-5962Toll Free: 888-852-5937 Email: [email protected]: www.christiansoncpa.com Employees: 28Certified publics accountants and consultants.

C-J Industries601 12th Ave SHopkins MN 55343Contact: Chris AlbertsonPhone: 952-935-8447 Fax: 952-935-0346Email: [email protected]: 8Aluminum sand foundry.

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CliftonLarsonAllen LLPCliftonLarsonAllen's certified public accountants, consultants, and advisors offer assurance, ac-counting, tax, financial, consulting and advisory services tailored to the needs of the manufacturing industry. CliftonLarsonAllen also provides employee benefit plan assurance and administration, cost segregation and research/experimentation tax credit studies, succession & estate planning, financial planning and risk manage-ment & Technology consulting. We have specialists in supply chain management, distribution logistics, and process improvement. Website: www.cliftonlarsonallen.comAlexandria: 510 22nd Avenue East, Suite 501, Alexandria, MN 56308Contact: Dennis Schmidt, CPA Phone: 320-763-6568Email: [email protected]: 14275 Gofl Course Drive, Suite 320, Brainerd, MN 56425Contact: Jim Haakonson, CPA Phone: 218-828-0100Email: [email protected]. Cloud: 818 2nd Street South, Suite 320, Waite Park, MN 56387Contact: Jamie Henkemeyer, CPA Phone: 320-203-5500Email: [email protected]

CMDC1885 Station Parkway NWAndover, MN 55304Contact: Kevin Weeres, Vice PresidentPhone: 763-784-3337 Fax: 763-784-3338Email: [email protected]: www.cmdcbusinessloans.comEmployees: 5Business and real estate financing, including SBA 504 and 7(a) loan pro-grams.

Cold Spring Granite 17482 Granite West RoadCold Spring, MN 56320Contact: Ray Jaeger, Engineering ManagerPhone: 1-800-328-5040 Fax: 320-685-5094Email: [email protected]: www.coldspringgranite.comEmployees: 950Custom granite and bronze design and fabrication including quarrying, processing, and transportation of stone products.

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Com Del Innovation, Inc.2100 15th St. NWahpeton, ND 58075Contact: Alan Erlandson, SalesPhone: 701-671-6175 Fax: 701-671-7566Email: [email protected]: www.comdelinnovation.comContract development and manufacturing services for metals and plastic componenets.

The Competitive Edge 324 Broadway, Suite 202Alexandria MN 56308Contact: Barb Ostrander, Partner/ConsultantPhone: 320-762-2515Email: [email protected]: www.thecompedge.comEmployees: 3The Competitive Edge management, marketing and training services grows companies by helping them focus and improve three central areas of their business: strategy, execution, and leadership.

Consulate General of Canada 701 4th Ave South, Suite 900Minneapolis MN 55415Contact: Kate Saba, Trade CommissionerPhone: 612-492-2914 Fax: 612-332-4061Email: [email protected]: www.minneapolis.gc.caThe United States and Canada enjoy an economic relationship unique in the con-temporary world. We share similar cultures and values, as well as the world’s lon-gest undefended border and largest trading partnership. The Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis works to foster this commercial rapport by promoting trade, investment and bilateral relations between Canada and the five Upper-Midwest states of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.

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Con-Tek Machine Inc. 3575 Hoffman Road ESt. Paul MN 55110Contact: Ross Willoughby, VP FinancePhone: 651-779-6058 Fax: 651-779-6571Email: [email protected]: www.con-tek.comEmployees: 23Designers and manufacturers of custom machinery for the polyurethane industry.

Cooper's Technology Group102 East Lincoln Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537Contact: Jeff SchaferPhone: 218-739-5294 Fax: 218-739-3804Email: [email protected]: www.coopersinc.comEmployees: 24Computers, office furniture, office supplies, copiers, fax machines. Re-manufacture of office panel systems.

Cosmos Enterprises, Inc. 15 12th Avenue SE Elbow Lake MN 56531Contact: Kelly Chandler, Sales ManagerPhone: 218-685-4403 Fax: 218-685-4404Toll Free: 800-726-1965Email: [email protected] Website: www.cosmos-enterprises.comEmployees: 27Precision contract machining, including CNC milling, CNC turning, drilling and tapping, stamping, forming, precision sawing and welding.

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Cottington Company, IncCottco Specialty Hardware PO Box 745Alexandria, MN 56308Contact: Jack Cottington, President Phone: 320-762-5193 Fax: 320-323-4688 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cottco.com Employees: 3You know your customer. You know they depend upon you to get the job done. Your follow-through strengthens your bond with them ultimately re-inforcing your rela-tionship. COTTCO shares those same values. We believe dependable, courteous, knowledgeable and prompt service will save you time and money. Important aspects for practical sourcing and the building blocks for long-term business relationships. Your Projects Deserve Reliable Components, You Deserve Our Reliable Service

Crystal Cabinet Works 1100 Crystal DrivePrinceton MN 55371Contact: Char Gatewood, Human ResourcesPhone: 763 389 4187Fax: 763-389-0583Email: [email protected]: www.ccworks.comEmployees: 302Manufacture medium to high end kitchen and commercial cabinetry.

Crystal Certified Solutions, Inc. 2476 Eldridge Ave. NWBuffalo, MN 55313Contact: Lila Brown, PresidentPhone: 612-325-3740Email: [email protected]: www.crystalcertified.comEmployees: 4Custom report development, troubleshooting, and training. Modify existing forms and develop new reports for any application from Quickbooks to ERP Systems. Most applications meet 90% of reporting needs. We customize that last 10% for you to analyze, tighten processes and run your business successfully.

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Custom Caseworks, Inc.1012 Industrial Drive So.Sauk Rapids, MN 56379Contact: John Lindholm, President/ CEOPhone: 320-259-5190Fax: 320-259-0834Email: Jlindholm @customcaseworks.comWebsite: www.customcaseworks.comEmployees: 45Custom manufacturer of engineered forest products, offering creative product de-velopment and engineering, manufacturing, finishing, logistics and installation. We also provide protective and decorative finishing services utilizing the most unique & advanced powder coating line for finishing MDF North America. We offer a variety of the finest wood point of purchase display products depending on your quality expectations.

Custom Graphics 2501 3rd Ave N Fargo, ND 58102Contact: Shawn BagnePhone: 701-237-5685 Fax: 701-237-4158Email: [email protected] Website: www.customgraphicsinc.comEmployees: 42Custom Graphics, Inc. is a full service printer and screen print manufacturer pro-viding custom decals, graphic applications, print solutions, overlays, and signage to manufactures, dealers, transportation companies, service fleets, and business owners. We also provide service and installation of Indoor and Outdoor Signage, Neon, Magnetic Signs, Vehicle and Fleet Graphics.

Custom Products of Litchfield, Inc. PO Box 70Litchfield MN 55355-0070Contact: Randy Reinke, PresidentPhone: 320-693-3221 Fax: 320-693-7252Website: www.800cabline.com Email: [email protected] Employees: 90Design, test and manufacture cab enclosures and roll over protective structures (ROPS) for off-highway vehicles and equipment. ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited testing services. Custom sheet metal fabrication services: CNC laser cutting, hy-draulic tube bending, robotic welding, spray painting, powder coating, and finishing. ISO 9001:2008 registered manufacturing services.

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Custom Welding & Metal Fab Inc. 701 Julep Road Waite Park, MN 56387 Contact: Travis Mick Phone: 320-251-1306 Fax: 320-251-3037Toll Free: 877-457-3938 Email: [email protected] Website: www.customwelding.com Employees: 20Custom fabrication facility providing material processing services and small to large scale fabrication. Plate rolling max of ¾” x 10’ wide, Plate forming with 750 Ton press brake, High Definition Plasma cutter, structural roller and 20Ton Overhead crane capacity. Local provider of HARDOX steel. Specialize in asphalt and ag-gregate processing equipment such as bins, hoppers, screens, conveyors, silos, drums and baghouses.

Dakota Automation 501 Pheasant Ridge Dr Watertown, SD 57201 Contact: Dave Groon, Shop Manager Phone: 605-886-9724 Fax: 605-882-8352 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dakotaautomation.comEmployees: 26Custom automation, contract manufacturing, CNC machining, swiss turn-ing.

Dakota MEP 1929 N. Washington Street, Suite MBismarck, ND 58501 Contact: Mark Volesky, Senior Business AdvisorPhone: 701-412-3319 Fax: 701-271-9403 Email: [email protected]: www.dakotamep.comEmployees: 12Dakota MEP is a leadership organization specializing in helping companies develop best practices and supporting strategies, enhance growth, improve productivity, develop workforce and expand capacity which enables them to better compete today and tomorrow.

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Darter Plastics, Inc. PO Box 278, 13990 Industry Ave. Becker, MN 55308 Contact: Jason Hammerback, President Phone: 763-261-5000 Fax: 763-261-5010 Email: [email protected] Website: www.darter.comEmployees: 25Custom injection molding, mold making, assembly, design, and pad printing of plastic components.

David Olson Sales Company 2425 East 25th Street Minneapolis MN 55406 Contact: Clinton Olson, President Phone: 612-722-9523 Fax: 612-722-7959 Email: [email protected] Website: www.davidolsonsales.comEmployees: 25Major machine tool distributor: machining centers, Marvel saw distributor, EDM and supplies, bore gaging, contact/noncontact CMM and electronic gaging instruments, fabricating equipment.

Dawson Insurance PO Box 1958Fargo ND 58107Contact: Steve WinterPhone: 701-237-3311 Fax: 701-232-4442Toll Free: 800-220-4514 Email: [email protected]: www.dawsonins.comEmployees: 40 Full service independent insurance agency: property, casualty, workers compensation, bonding, and benefits.

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Dee, Inc.1302 Foskett St, PO Box 627Crookston MN 56716-0627Contact: Nick Nicholas, CFOPhone: 218-281-5811 Fax: 218-281-7321Email: [email protected]: www.deeinc.com Employees: 125Aluminum foundry and machine shop.

DMH Companies21535 Nystrom LnCorcoran, MN 55340Contact: Greg Dvorsak, PresidentPhone: 763-478-8168 Fax: 763-478-8169Email: [email protected]: www.dmhcompanies.comEmployees: 4Material Handling, Solid Waste and Recycling Equipment.

Doherty Staffing Solutions Doherty Staffing Solutions was ranked Minnesota's #1 Temporary Employment Agency in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal 2012 Book of Lists™! Whether we are matching employees with the best positions or helping a client create a workforce strategy, Doherty Staffing Solutions is committed to providing long-term solutions and measurable results.

Doherty - Alexandria Doherty - St. Cloud315 Nokomis, Suite 102 2806 W Division StreetAlexandria MN 56308 St. Cloud MN 56301Deb Waldvogel Tad SchoeppnerBusiness Dev. Manager Business Dev. Manager320-763-3121 320-420-5273800-713-5369 (Fax) 320-253-4844 (Fax)[email protected] [email protected] www.dohertystaffing.comEmployees: 4 Employees: 5

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Don Farleo Advertising & Design Co., Inc.3315 Roosevelt Road #300A St. Cloud, MN 56301Contact: Diane Farleo, SalesPhone: 320-229-9089 Fax: 320-251-0356Email: [email protected] Website: www.adcoinc.comEmployees: 4Advertising & design, print, broadcast, web. B2B ad campaigns, email campaigns, social media, branding, websites.

Donnelly Custom Manufacturing105 Donovan Drive Alexandria MN 56308Contact: Sam Wagner, Director of Advanced ManufacturingPhone: 320-762-2396 Fax: 320-762-1770Email: [email protected] Website: www.donnmfg.comEmployees: 215Custom injection molder of thermal plastics. Numerous value-added ser-vices including engineering support, manufacturing design support, pad printing, assembly, CNC machining, sonic welding, x-ray, retail distribution, to industrial and consumer OEM’s.

Dori Ann Company606 John St.Starbuck, MN 56381Contact: Dori S. Ann, Engineering ConsultantPhone: 320-304-0295 Email: [email protected]: 1More than just training in the latest quality programs. Providing quality and manufac-turing engineering support services through the entire life cycle of a product. Areas include design development, vendor selection and approval, first article inspection, new product introduction, incoming inspection, production line efficiencies, field failure analysis, and documentation. Hands-on engineering help for both short and long projects at reasonable rates.

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Dotson Company200 West RockMankato MN 56001Contact: Matt Schindle, Sales & Marketing ManagerPhone: 507-345-5018Fax: 507-345-1270Email: [email protected] Website: www.dotson.com Employees: 140Dotson is focused on continuous improvement in all areas of the business which has allowed them to become an agile company with casting lead times of less than three weeks and on time delivery rates of 98%. Materials produced are Ductile Iron, Gray Iron, Compacted Graphite, Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI), and Carbidic Austempered Ductile Iron (CADI). Castings produced can range from 2 to 55 pounds and must fit in a 20” x 24” mold. Dotson Iron Castings has been providing quality castings and superior service since 1876.

Douglas Alexandria Finishing1602 36th Avenue West Alexandria MN 56308Contact: Jeff Powers, Sales RepPhone: 320-762-6235 Fax: 320-763-6884Email: [email protected]: www.douglas-machine.com/finishingSpecializing in fast, affordable metal finishing solutions including anodizing, rack and barrel zinc, electroless nickel, and powder coating. Experienced finishing experts help you choose the finish that best fits your application. Call for a no-obligation quote today.

Douglas Machine 3404 Iowa StreetAlexandria MN 56308Contact: Rick PaulsenPhone: 320-763-6587Fax: 320-763-5754Email: [email protected]: www.douglas-machine.comSpecializing in the manufacture of efficient, innovative secondary packaging equipment including case and tray packers, shrink-wrappers, cartoners, sleevers, and multipackers.

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DS Manufacturing, Inc. 67 Fifth Street NEPine Island MN 55963Contact: Debra Rupp, Controller/HR Phone: 507-356-8322 Fax: 507-356-8436 Email: [email protected]: www.dsmfgmn.com www.khromewerks.comEmployees: 60Metal fabrication, welding, tube bending, polishing, plating, and packaging. Manufacturer of aftermarket motorcycle accessories and contract metal fabrication.

5 West First StreetDuluth MN 55802Contact: David Ross, President/CEOPhone: 218-722-5501 Fax: 218-722-3223Email: [email protected]: www.duluthchamber.comEmployees: 8The region's premier business advocate and resource organization. The Chamber is committed to bringing the power of connection, the value of diversity, and the influence of advocacy to each member business.

Duluth Brass Manufacturing, Inc.2301 Commonwealth AvenueDuluth MN 55808-1629Contact: Tom HoltPhone: 218-626-2564 Fax: 218-626-2615Email: [email protected]: www.duluthbrass.comEmployees: 20Manufacture bronze bushings, bearings, and related products. Full foundry and precision machine shop.

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Duluth Public Schools215 N 1st Avenue EastDuluth MN 55802Contact: Jim Arndt, Principal Eddie Crawford, PrincipalPhone: 218-336-8975, 218-728-7426 Fax: 218-336-8979, 218-728-7439 Email: [email protected]: [email protected]: www.duluth.k12.mn.usSecondary educational institution offering Machine Technology and PLTW.

City of Duluth402 City Hall, 411 W 1st StreetDuluth MN 55802Contact: Heidi Timm-Bijold, Manager, Business ResourcesPhone: 218-730-5324 Fax: 218-730-5904Toll Free: 800-444-6610Email: [email protected]: www.duluthmn.govInformation and assistance for businesses interested in starting, expanding and/or relocating in the City of Duluth.

Dura Supreme Cabinetry300 Dura DriveHoward lake, MN 55349Contact: Steve MichelPhone: 320-543-4543 Fax: 320-543-4588Email: [email protected]: www.durasupreme.comEmployees: 375Manufactures and nationally distributes residential kitchen and bath cabinetry.

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DyCast Specialties Corporation 29468 State Highway 28Starbuck MN 56381Contact: Ed Bolas, ControllerPhone: 320-239-4799 Fax: 320-239-4610Email: [email protected]: www.dycastspec.comEmployees: 51Manufacture precision zinc and aluminum die casting.

Dynamic Machining34888 Highway 2Grand Rapids MN 55744Contact: Lonnie Wedl, OwnerPhone: 218-999-7206 Fax: 218-999-7207Email: [email protected]: 3Job shop specializing in cnc milling,welding,turning,prototypeing,running production from castings to stainless.

E & O Tool & Plastics, Inc. 19178 Industrial Blvd.Elk River MN 55330Contact: Tim Osterman, CEO/PresidentPhone: 763-441-6100 Fax: 763-441-6452Email: [email protected]: www.eoplastics.com Employees: 150Custom plastic injection molding, tool & die manufacturing, plastic fabrica-tion and assembly, packaging, & engineering support.

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ECI Networks318 East River StreetMonticello, MN 55362Contact: Paul Ruffin, CEOPhone: 877-568-4324 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ecinetworks.com Employees: 9Information technology, system engineers, internet service provider, data center providers, & export management company.

ECM Publishers, Inc.4095 Coon Rapids BlvdCoon Rapids, MN 55433Contact: JoEllen Lawler, HR DirectorPhone: 763-712-2418 Fax: 763-712-2482Email: [email protected]: www.ecm-inc.comEmployees: 500Newspaper publishing company.

ECO Finishing, Inc.5100 Industrial Blvd NEFridley, MN 55421Contact: Jay Esmay, PresidentPhone: 763-574-1000 Fax: 763-574-1605Email: [email protected]: www.ecofinishing.comEmployees: 35Full service metal finisher. Finishes include: Anodizing (clear, black, blue, red, green, gold), Black Oxide, Bright Dip, Chromate Conversion, Copper, Electroless Nickel (Mid & High Phos), Hardcoat Anodizing,Manganese Phosphate, Nickel, Nickel-Chrome, Passivation, Zinc, Wax, Zinc Phospha-teServices include: Blasting, Deburring, Hydrogen Relief Baking, Masking, Salt Spray Corrosion Testing, X-ray Thickness Testing

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Eide Bailly LLP PO Box 2545Fargo, ND 58108-2545Contact: Scott Swanholm, CPAPhone: 701-239-8500 Fax: 701-239-8600Email: [email protected]: www.eidebailly.com Employees: 1,200Regional accounting and consulting firm that provides audit, tax and account-ing services. Additional services include management consulting, business valuation, employee benefit plan administration, technology consulting, forensic accounting, financial services and corporate training.

EJ Enterprises, Inc 409 East Cherry AvenueFergus Falls MN 56537Contact: Elroy J. Vesta, PresidentPhone: 218-739-9677 Fax: 218-739-4670Email: [email protected] Employees: 1Print Promote Publish. EJ provides design, production and distribution for all your print needs. Basic or a unique need - contact us for your recognition or promotional needs.

Elbow Lake Chamber of Commerce115 Central Avenue North, PO Box 1083Elbow Lake MN 56531Contact: Edie Johnson, DirectorPhone: 218-685-5380 Email: [email protected]: www.elbowlakechamber.comCommerce & commercial club.

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Elk River Machine Company828 4th StreetElk River, MN 55330Contact: Todd McChesney, Manufacturing ManagerPhone: 763-441-1581Fax: 763-441-1596Toll Free: 877-433-3762Email: [email protected]: www.ermc.com/customEmployees: 80Full service custom manufacturing.

Employment Plus, Inc. 920 Litchfield Avenue SWWillmar, MN 56201Contact: Mary Warszynski, General ManagerPhone: 320-235-1707Fax: 320-235-8510Email: [email protected]: www.employment-plus.comEmployees: 7Temporary and long term staffing service serving Willmar and west central Minnesota.

Employment Resource Center, Inc. 415 S. 6th StreetBrainerd, MN 56401Contact: Jody Harting, PresidentPhone: 218-824-9675Fax: 218-824-0626Email: [email protected]: www.ercstaffing.comEmployees: 96Staffing Agency.

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Endurance Technologies275 Bridge Point Dr.South St. Paul MN 55075Contact: Stephanie AmentPhone: 651-451-8000 Fax: 651-451-9728Toll Free: 800-755-8568 Email: [email protected]: www.epoxi.comEmployees: 12Manufacturers of tooling board, epoxy and urethane resin systems.

Energy Cost Cutters5037 Bluff RdBig Lake, MN 55309Contact: Rob Rydberg, Independent RepresentativePhone: 763-202-3650 Email: [email protected]: www.energycostcutters.comEmployees: 1Commercial Energy Reduction Services: Lighting, HVAC, HVAC Com-missioning, Recommissioning, Energy Reduction Engineering Analyses & Design, PowerFactor, Geo Thermal, Solar, Supplemental Energy, Leed, 6 Sigma, LEAN, and Sustainable Green

Energy Management Solutions, Inc.7935 Stone Creek Dr. #140Chanhassen, MN 55317Contact: Matt Haley, CEO Tanuj Gulati, Energy Engineer Phone: 612-598-8743 612-205-9241Email: [email protected] [email protected]: 952-400-8834Website: www.emsenergy.com Employees: 11Energy Management Solutions, Inc. provides energy conservation and management services for businesses to help strengthen their bottom line. We help organizations make real and lasting conservation improvements that optimize energy usage and reduce power consumption.

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Engel Metallurgical Ltd. 925 Industrial Drive SouthSauk Rapids MN 56379Contact: Les Engel, PresidentPhone: 320-253-7968 Fax: 320-253-7917Toll Free: 800-258-7968Email: [email protected]: www.engelmet.com Employees: 9Engel Metallurgical Ltd. is an independent materials engineering consulting and testing company specializing in: material selection, application, and evaluation; product failure analysis; and legal investigation/expert witness. We have extensive experience working with turbine and power generation equipment.

Enterprise Minnesota Consulting organization that works with Minnesota manufacturing enterprises to help them compete and grow profitably. Through highly personalized services tailored to the specific needs of its client companies, Enterprise Minnesota helps develop more effec-tive business leaders, execute plant-wide operational excellence, and promote creative strategies for growth. Enterprise Minnesota also operates as one of 59 state affiliates of the U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).www.enterpriseminnesota.org Employees: 30- Alexandria -Rick Kvasager 320-766-9974 [email protected] - St. Cloud - Harry Larson 800-325-3073 [email protected] - Moorhead -Bill Martinson 701-238-1143 [email protected]

Erickson Metals of MN, Inc.501 93rd Ave NWCoon Rapids MN 55433Contact: William C. Erickson General ManagerPhone: 763-785-2340 Fax: 763-785-1762Toll Free: 888-785-2340 Email: [email protected]: www.ericksonmetalsmn.com Employees: 20Aluminum service center. Products: coil, sheet, plate, extrusions, bars, tubing. Services: slitting, leveling and cut to length, precision plate sawing & shearing.

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Exodus Machines, Inc.1 Exodus Drive Superior, WI 54880Contact: Adam Bennis, Director of EngineeringPhone: 715-395-6060 Fax: 715-395-3703 Email: [email protected]: www.exodusmachinesinc.comEmployees: 40Heavy Equipment Manufacturer.

Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc.475 East 4th Street North Cottonwood MN 56229Contact: Linda Dieken, Co-Owner Phone: 507-423-5530 Fax: 507-423-5531Toll Free: 800-977-2635 Email: [email protected]: www.extremepanel.comEmployees: 21Manufacture structural insulated panels (SIPs).

F.F. Fisher Leasing Corporation 500 40TH Street SWFargo, ND 58103Contact: David Groshong Phil OstliePhone: 701-282-2324 Fax: 701-282-2970Email: [email protected] [email protected] www.fffisher.comEmployees: 16Equipment and business vehicle leasing, loan packaging, turnaround ser-vices vendor and manufacturer financing programs and consulting.

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Falcon Industries, Inc. 901 Astro Blvd. ECosmos MN 56228Contact: Rhonda Gass, GM of MN OperationsPhone: 320-877-7713Fax: 320-877-7715Toll Free: 888-993-2526Email: [email protected]: www.falconindustries.comEmployees: 24Manufacturer of augers and auger flighting.

Falcon National Bank 1010 W St. Germain Street, Suite 150St. Cloud, MN 56301Contact: Jason Iverson, Chief Credit OfficerPhone: 320-223-6300Fax: 320-223-6310Email: [email protected]: www.falconnational.comEmployees: 25A full service community bank. Falcon National Bank specialize in the com-mercial sector working with small & medium sized businesses.

Fargo Assembly Company 3300 7th Ave. NorthFargo, ND 58102Contact: Jeffrey Dostal, Quality Assurance ManagerPhone: 701-356-7378Fax: 701-298-3806Email: [email protected]: www.facnd.comEmployees: Approx. 550 Fargo Assembly Company produces heavy duty, ruggedized wire harnesses for off road equipment.

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Fergus Falls Area Economic Improvement Commission 112 W WashingtonFergus Falls MN 56537Contact: Harold Stanislawski, Executive DirectorPhone: 218-332-5428 Cell: 218-770-0448 Fax: 218-332-5461 Email: [email protected]: www.ffeic.org Economic Development for Fergus Falls and surrounding area, Business Start-ups, Site Selection, Financing Alternatives, Bio & Life Science Cor-ridors, Technical Assistance, Manufacturing Expansions and Start-ups.

Fergus Falls Public Schools 601 Randolph AveFergus Falls MN 56537Contact: Mike Donaghue, Teacher, Ext.2526 Dennis Wetzke, Teacher, Ext. 2524Phone: 218-998-0544Fax: 218-998-3943Email: [email protected] [email protected] school.

FlexTM, Inc. 909 4th Avenue SouthPO Box 308Wahpeton, ND 58074-0308Contact: Brad OdegardPhone: 701-642-2671 Fax: 701-642-6198Email: [email protected]: 50Metal fabrication, stamping, CNC machining, Manual and robotic welding, Tool and die shop.

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Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College2101 14th Street Cloquet MN 55720Contact: Jeannie KermeenPhone: 218-879-0741Fax: 218-879-0814Toll Free: 800-657-3712Email: [email protected]: www.fldtcc.edu/ctcedWe provide customized training to help your organization build bench strength.

Form-A-Feed PO Box 9Stewart MN 55385Contact: Gary RippentropPhone: 320-562-2413Fax: 320-562-2465Email: [email protected]: www.formafeed.comManufacture livestock food products: custom formulations, private label products and specialty products that focus on addressing livestock health issues.

Fraser Shipyards, Inc.PO Box 997Superior, WI 54880Contact: James Korthals, President Phone: 715-394-7787 Fax: 715-394-2807Email: [email protected]: www.frasershipyards.comEmployees: 25Great Lakes ship repairs, refurbishments, and modifications.

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Freelance Professionals, Inc.2393 Rice StreetRoseville MN 55113Contact: Chris Clasen, OwnerPhone: 651-490-9990Fax: 651-481-0936Website: www.freelancestaffing.comEmployees: 170Full service staffing agency.

G & J Awning and Canvas, Inc.1260 10th Street NorthSauk Rapids, MN 56379Contact: Beth Brenny, General Mgr.Phone: 320-255-1733 Fax: 320-255-0130 Toll Free: 800-467-1744Email: [email protected]: www.gjawning.com Employees: 15A modern manufacturer of fabric products for a variety of outdoor/indoor applications. Custom make everything from awnings, tarps, curtains, dust covers and anything else you can think of.

Galaxy Precision, Inc. 37429 251st AvenueAlbany MN 56307Contact: Ralph Finken, CEOPhone: 320-836-2184Fax: 320-836-2185Email: [email protected]: www.galaxyprecisionmn.com Employees: 25Large and small CNC milling and turning. Milling up to 40" x 84" and turning up to 40" diameter. We manufacture parts complete including outsourced operations such as heat-treating, broaching, spline cutting, grinding and plating. In-house tumbling and deburring operations. Materials include stainless steel, aluminum, steel, brass, cast iron and plastics.

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Gardner Bender 1105 Highway 27 WestAlexandria MN 56308Contact: Ron Larson, Operations LeaderPhone: 320-763-6607 Fax: 320-763-4312Toll Free: 800-932-8469 Email: [email protected]: www.gardnerbender.comEmployees: 27Manufacture electrical fasteners.

Genesis Attachments, LLC 1000 Genesis Dr., Main StreetSuperior, WI 54880Contact: James Bendas, Controller-InternationalPhone: 888-743-2748 Fax: 715-395-4111 Email: [email protected]: www.genesisattachments.comEmployees: 127Global leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality shears, grapples, concrete processors and specialty attachments for the scrap processing, demolition, material handling and decommissioning industries.

Giant Snacks 17950 Hwy. 13 W.Wahpeton ND, 58075Contact: Al Engstrom, Plant ManagerPhone: 701-672-1330 Email: [email protected]: www.giantsnacks.com Employees: 30 Description of your company’s primary product/service: The exceptional taste of Giants sunflower seeds goes back to 1958, when Bob Schuler began selecting the best-tasting inshell sunflowers for his customers. The dedica-tion continues through the selection of superior hybrids. Giants remains a family-owned company. From our family to yours, thank you for making Giants the United States fastest growing sunflower snack!

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Glacial Wood Products 410 Railway Avenue, Box 459Brooten MN 56316Contact: Dick Johnson, PresidentPhone: 320-346-9663 Fax: 320-346-2099Toll Free: 800-804-6885Email: [email protected]: www.glacialwood.net Employees: 22 Quality driven, custom wood turning manufacturer specializing in cabinet, stair & store fixture components, millwork & novelty items.

Glenn Metalcraft Inc. 1502 14th St SPrinceton MN 55371Contact: Glen Yungbauer, Operations ManagerPhone: 763-633-6386Fax: 763-389-5356Toll Free: 800-388-5355 Ext. 386Email: [email protected]: www.glennmetalcraft.comEmployees: 32Contract CNC Spin Forming.

Glenwood State Bank 5 East Minnesota AvenueGlenwood MN 56334Contact: Stan FinnestadPhone: 320-763-0200 Fax: 320-634-5114Email: [email protected]: www.glenwoodstate.comEmployees: 48Locally owned, family owned and family operated community bank offer-ing all the services of a big city bank while maintaining the small town feel. Offices located in Glenwood, Villard and Alexandria.

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Gregory's Foods, Inc. 1301 Trapp RoadEagan MN 55121Contact: Greg Helland, PresidentPhone: 651-454-0277 Fax: 651-454-2254Toll Free: 800-231-4734Employees: 42Wholesale frozen dough and blends manufacturer.

Hales Machine Tool 2730 Niagara Lane NorthPlymouth MN 55447Contact: Tim Hales, Vice PresidentPhone: 763-553-1711 Fax: 763-553-9467 Email: [email protected] Website: www.halesmachinetool.comEmployees: 25Full service distributor for major machine tool manufacturers offering engi-neering, sales, and factory-trained service.

Hali-Brite, Inc.PO Box 10Crosby MN 56441Contact: Duane Smedsrud, PresidentPhone: 218-546-7473 Fax: 218-546-6854Website: www.halibrite.comEmployees: 8Manufacturer of airport lighting equipment.

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Hartfiel Automation8117 Wallace RoadEden Prairie MN 55344Contact: Mary Duerr, Vice President/ControllerPhone: 952-974-2500Fax: 952-974-2600Email: [email protected]: www.hartfiel.comEmployees: 95Automation, motion control, and pneumatic distributor.

Manufacturing 1325 N 59th Avenue WestDuluth, MN 55807Contact: Kyle Campbell, Plant Production ManagerPhone: 218-740-3500Fax: 218-740-3453Email: [email protected]: www.epicureancs.com www.lolldesigns.com, www.buyskatelite.comEmployees: 33Manufacturing of Epicurean and Loll Designs.

HealthPartners Central MN Clinics2251 Connecticut Ave. SSartell, MN 56377Contact: Greg Bochrath, Wellness CoachToll Free: 800-370-0570Phone: 320-203-2405Fax: 320-203-2405Email: [email protected]: www.hpcmc.comEmployees: 170HPCMC delivers personalized care focused on improving the health and well-being of each patient. We also offer on-site clinic services through our Well@Work Program.

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Heartland Payment Systems 59647 330th St.Wadena, MN 56482Contact: Marilyn SnyderPhone: 218-371-0133Fax: 218-631-7192Email: [email protected]: www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com www.e3secure.comCard processing, dift marketing, check management, and payroll ser-vices.

Heartthrob Exhaust, Inc.60819 US Hwy 12Litchfield, MN 55355Contact: John Forbes Phone: 320-693-3287 Fax: 320-693-8964Email: [email protected]: www.heartthrobexhaust.comEmployees: 16Tube bending up to 5" diameter, muffler manufacturing, and waterjet cut-ting.

Hector Communications Corporation 150 Second Street SWPerham MN 56573Contact: Lori Meader, Director of HR & Customer RelationsPhone: 218-346-8245 Fax: 218-346-8840Email: [email protected]: www.arvig.comTelecommunications.

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Herculift 720 East Highway 12Willmar, MN 56201Contact: Dave Messner, Territory ManagerPhone: 320-304-3381 Email: [email protected]: www.herculift.comEmployees: 1Sales, rental, and service of material handling equipment, including forklifts and aerial equipment.

Hibbing Community College 1515 E 25th StreetHibbing MN 55746Toll Free: 800-224-4422 Fax: 218-262-7288 Website: www.hibbing.eduMary Brandt Tom Gregorich Customized Training Rep Customized Training Rep 218-262-6785 [email protected] [email protected] Community College Customized Training has the resources to help your organization attain your goals and achieve success through a variety of customized options to help your Managers, Supervisors, and Front Line Workers be more productive, effective, and efficient. Educational and train-ing programs customized to your organizational needs. MSHA & OSHA compliance training.

Hibbing Fabricators, Inc.525 West 41st Street Hibbing MN 55746Contact: Wayne Larson, Sales Mgr Phone: 612-710-7324 Fax: 218-262-2106Email: [email protected] Website: www.hibfab.comEmployees: 24Precision sheet metal fabricator and assembler for computer electronics, communications, automotive, medical products , aviation technologies.

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Highroad LLC 12595 Malmquist RdHibbing MN 55746Contact: Gary Grangruth, OwnerPhone: 218-969-6963 Email: [email protected]: 1Manufacturers Representative of engineering, prototyping, assembly and repair of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies. Metal services including engineering, prototypes, sheet metal, and tooling.

Hills Stainless Steel PO Box 987Luverne MN 56156Contact: Darwin Elbers, General ManagerPhone: 507-283-4405 Fax: 507-283-4407Email: [email protected]: www.hillsstainless.comEmployees: 30Stainless steel and aluminum fabrication. Serving the food industry.

Homark Company, Inc. 100 Third St, PO Box 309Red Lake Falls MN 56750-0309Contact: Kevin Harmoning, General ManagerPhone: 218-253-2777 Fax: 218-253-2116 Email: [email protected]: www.homark.com Employees: 83Custom built manufactured and modular homes.

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Huot Manufacturing Company 550 N Wheeler StreetSt. Paul MN 55104Contact: Paul Huot, CEOPhone: 651-646-1869 Fax: 651-646-0457Email: [email protected] Website: www.huot.com Employees: 35World's largest manufacturer of cutting tool storage products for drills, taps, end mills, reamers, carbide inserts and CNC storage and transport. Complete in-house contract manufacturing processes from engineering to finished assemblies with over 85 years of experience.

of Duluth, Inc.4845 Lackland StreetDuluth MN 55811Contact: Dan Larson, PresidentPhone: 218-722-7001 Fax: 218-722-2966Email: [email protected] Employees: 15Waterjet cutting services; high accuracy, multi-head cutting tables, abra-sive waterjet and waterjet only. Will cut virtually any material. No "heat affected" zone.

IDA Corporation1345 Main AveFargo, ND 58103Contact: Steve Lee, Director of ManufacturingPhone: 701-280-1122 Fax: 218-233-1886Email: [email protected]: www.idaco.comEmployees: 15IDA Corporation designs and manufactures electronics accessory products for the Land Mobile Communication Industry. Also electronics contract design and electronics contract manufacturing.

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I.D. Machine Inc.508 6th St SWHankinson, ND 58041Contact: Ronald German, PresidentPhone: 701-242-7408 Fax: 701-242-7491Email: [email protected] Employees: 8CNC drilling & machining, flame cutting, Blanchard grinding, welding. Ma-chine design and manufacturing.

Ickler Company, Inc.2832 1st Street SSt. Cloud MN 56301Contact: Mark Held, General Manager Phone: 320-251-8282Fax: 320-251-8389Toll Free: 800-243-8382Email: [email protected]: www.ickler.com Employees: 12We provide high quality machine shop services, including custom fabrication to prototyping manufacturing delivered to your back yard and throughout North America and overseas. As a traditional machine shop, we are the perfect fit for people needing modifications or repairs of their equipment and equipment parts. We also provide custom machining services ranging from modifications of surgical tools to farm equipment.

Ikonics Corporation4832 Grand AveDuluth MN 55807Contact: Claude Piguet, Exec. VP OperationsPhone: 218-628-2217 Fax: 218-628-3245 Email: [email protected]: www.ikonics.comEmployees: 75Provide imaging solutions to screen print and abrasive etching markets.

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Industrial FinishingServices, Inc. 710 1st Street NEPerham MN 56573Contact: Keith Aune, COOPhone: 218-346-3975 Fax: 218-346-3946Email: [email protected]: www.industrial-finishing.comEmployees: 120High volume with high quality industrial finishing. Powder, liquid, e-coat and commercially applied rhino coatings. We also provide value added packaging, subassembly, custom masking, sandblasting, silkscreening, chromate conversion and freight services.

Industrial Molded Rubber Products 20015 176th Street Big Lake MN 55309Contact: Laura Nystedt, CFOPhone: 763-262-3456Fax: 763-262-3460Toll Free: 800-428-1467Email: [email protected]: www.imr-inc.comEmployees: 30Custom manufacturer of rubber components and rubber covered rollers.

Industrial Protection Corporation5605 W 36th Street #205St. Louis Park, MN 55416Contact: Jamie Risic, VP Sales MarketingPhone: 952-653-2113 Fax: 952-653-2101Email: [email protected]: www.industrialprotectioncorp.comEmployees: 4Provide professional services surrounding worker safety (OSHA) and envi-ronmental (EPA) compliance requirements for manufacturing and general industry companies throughout the Midwest.

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Ingersoll Rand Minneapolis Customer Air Center2400 Washington Avenue North, Building 210N24Minneapolis, MN 55411-2224Contact: Dustin Carlson, Account ManagerCell: 218-343-1841Office: 612-522-7000 Fax: 612-522-1553 Email: [email protected]: www.ingersollrandproducts.com/minneapolisEmployees: 25Compressed Air Equipment - sales, service and rental for Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

Initiative Foundation405 1st Street SELittle Falls, MN 56345Contact: Sandy Voigt, Program Manager for Technology FinancePhone: 320-632-9255Fax: 320-632-9258Toll Free: 877-632-9255Email: [email protected]: www.ifound.org Employees: 24A regional foundation that provides business loans for manufacturing and technology firms, grants to nonprofits, and community leadership train-ing.

Innova Industries Inc. 730 W Fir Ave., PO Box 397Fergus Falls MN 56538-0397Contact: Dick or Jeff Young, OwnersToll Free: 866-677-3226Phone: 218-739-3226 Fax: 218-739-3701Email: [email protected] Website: www.innovaind.com Employees: 63Start to finish custom manufacturing center specializing in flat laser cutting and 6-axis 3-dimensional laser cutting, AWS d1.s certified welders - MIG and TIG welding, press brakes, vertical milling centers, manual machining, sawing, rolling, complete assembly, quality control, programming, tooling, finishing, customized/direct ship-ping. Proprietary cost reduction analysis.

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Insight Insurance 410 37th Ave N, Suite 2St. Cloud MN 56303Contact: Dave Toeben, OwnerToll Free: 866-258-3122Phone: 320-258-3122 Fax: 866-207-2163Email: [email protected] Website: www.look2insight.com Employees: 2Specialists in worksite benefits and voluntary group benefits such as disability, accident, dental & life insurance. Insight Insurance Services is an independent agency, so they are not tied to just one carrier. You can look to them for independent advice and completely customized benefits programs.

Institute for Businesss and IndustryDevelopmentNDSU Dept 7110614 Barry Hall PO Box 6050Fargo, ND 58108-6050Contact: Reuben Tschritter, Engineering SpecialistPhone: 701-231-1001 Fax: 701-231-1059 Email: [email protected] Employees: 5Engineering, manufacturing, and business consulting.

The Integris Group 450 Oakgrove ParkwaySt. Paul MN 55127Contact: Patrick Thielen, CFOPhone: 651-486-3639 Fax: 651-486-3605Email: [email protected]: www.immediaretail.comEmployees: 200Point of purchase materials, printing on plastics and plastic fabrication. Two divisions: GML Innovations and Immedia.

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Invest Cast, Inc.716 39th Avenue NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421Contact: Mark Wahl, TreasurerPhone: 763-788-6965 Fax: 763-788-7029Email: [email protected]: www.investcastinc.comEmployees: 75Manufacture investment castings.

Iracore International, Inc. 3516 E 13th AveHibbing, MN 55746Contact: Rian BurkesPhone: 218-263-8831Fax: 218-263-9731Email: [email protected] Website: www.iracore.comEmployees: 30Iracore is a complete interior pipe lining system developed specifically to protect hydrotransport & tailings pipe in the Canadian oil sands.

IRD Ceramics 428 Geneva RoadAlexandria, MN 56308Contact: John RutledgePhone: 320-759-1112Fax: 320-759-2217Email: [email protected] Website: www.irdceramics.comEmployees: 7Precision machining, metalization, grinding, and polishing of glass and ceramics.

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Itasca Community College 1851 E Highway 59Grand Rapids MN 55744Contact: Mike Knapp Customized TrainingPhone: 218-322-2459Fax: 218-322-2335Email: [email protected]: www.itascacc.eduProvide training for business and industry.

J & B Pallets 1215 510th StLake City MN 55041Contact: Carol Hoeft, ControllerPhone: 651-345-3854Fax: 651-345-2201Toll Free: 800-345-3854Email: [email protected]: www.jbpallet.comEmployees: 60Manufacturer and distributor of new and reconditioned pallets.

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J & M Printing 1111 Westrac Dr. #104Fargo, ND 58103Contact: Rob McCleery Account ExecutivePhone: 701-781-0148Email: [email protected]: www.jmprint.net, www.jmcompanies.comEmployees: 45We offer a full range of design, printing, binding, mailing and fulfillment services.

Jamestown/StutsmanDevelopment Corporation120 2nd St. SEJamestown, ND 58402-0293Contact: Lindsey Larson, Marketing/ Bus. Dev. SpecialistPhone: 701-252-6861Fax: 701-252-5907Email: [email protected]: www.growingjamestown.comEmployees: 3Economic Development.

Joyner's Die Casting & Plating 7801 Xylon Ave NBrooklyn Park MN 55445Contact: Lyn or Dwight Joyner Phone: 763-425-2104 Fax: 763-425-1640Toll Free: 800-959-0075 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: www.joyners.com Employees: 46Zinc die casting, machining and assembly, powder coating, plating, clear coat, pad printing, PVD finish.

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Kanga Machinery LLC PO Box 515Wahpeton ND 58074Contact: Jack Jensen, OwnerPhone: 701-642-9515 Cell: 701-899-0543Industrial machinery movers - moving all types of industrial machinery and equipment throughout the tri-state area. Move 1 piece or entire plant. Warehouse facilities, air ride tractor and trailers.

KDV, Ltd.220 Park Avenue S, PO Box 1304St. Cloud, MN 56302Contact: Jeff Bloss, PartnerToll Free: 877-912-7696 Phone: 320-251-7010Fax: 320-251-1784Email: [email protected]: 140Professional service firm specializing in accounting, payroll, wealth man-agement, business valuations, and technology.

Kendeco Tool Crib 1202 Sunridge DriveSt. Cloud MN 56301Contact: Bob Miller, PresidentPhone: 320-253-1020 Fax: 320-253-6956Toll Free: 800-892-8579Email: [email protected]: www.kendeco.comEmployees: 47Industrial distributor providing advanced solutions in the areas of cutting tool, abrasives and MRO produts along with technical assistance and procurement.

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King Solutions, Inc.11011 Holly Lane N.Dayton, MN 55369Contact: Tom Sellin, V.P. Business DevelopmentToll Free: 800-728-8632Phone: 320-491-2424 Fax: 763-428-1625Email: [email protected]: www.kingsolutionsusa.comEmployees: 102Premiere provider of full service Domestic and International Transporta-tion (Air and Ocean), expedited services, global logistics, Freight Claims Management services, Fulfillment and Warehousing Services. We work with manufacturers to reduce their overall transportation costs.

Kittok Sales Inc.2855 Co. Rd. 92 NorthMaple Plain MN 55359Contact: Dan Kittok, President Pete Kittok, Mfg. RepresentativePhone: 763-479-2200 Fax: 763-479-3065Email: [email protected]: 5Manufacturers representative of metal fabrication services: laser and stampings - prototype and production; machining, milling and turning; tube fabrication: laser cutting, end forming, bending; weldments: MIG, TIG and robotic. Fasteners: specialty, stock and screw machine products.

Koronis Parts Inc.17003 County Road 181Paynesville MN 56362Contact: Ed Webb, PresidentPhone: 320-243-3555 Fax: 320-245-7271 Employees: 47Manufacture snowmobile replacement parts, calf huts, truck bug screens and truck accessories. Also contract manufacturing services in fiberglass fabrication, laser cutting, machining, robotic welding, tube bending, etc.

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Kruse Machining 13835 545 AveCosmos MN 56228Contact: Philip Kruse, OwnerPhone: 320-583-7916 Fax: 320-877-7063 Email: [email protected]: www.krusemachining.comEmployees: 1Job shop specializing in machining, lathe work, and surface grinding. Quick turnaround to production machining.

Kustom Machine, Inc.501 South 4th StreetPO Box 146Oakes, ND 58474Contact: Jim Ptacek, General ManagerPhone: 701-742-3188 Fax: 701-742-3228Email: [email protected]: www.kustommachine.netEmployees: 20Precision metal processing, including CNC turning and milling, drilling, tap-ping, shearing, forming, flame cutting, welding. Jigs & fixtures.

L & M Radiator, Inc. 1414 E 37th Street Hibbing MN 55746Contact: Tom Baumchen, Producton ManagerPhone: 218-263-8993 Fax: 218 362-7589Toll Free: 800-346-3500 Email: [email protected]: www.mesabi.comEmp: 200Manufacture industrial engine cooling radiators, oil coolers.

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Lake Superior College Workforce and Community Development2101 Trinity RoadDuluth MN 55811Toll Free: 800-432-2884 Fax: 218-733-5974Website: www.lsc.edu/workforce/index.cfmTess Dandrea Bill GundersenCustomized Training Customized Training218-733-7620 218-733-5915 [email protected] [email protected] innovative solutions for workforce education in the Lake Superior Region.

Lakeland Mold Company1021 Madison Street Brainerd MN 56401Contact: David Kaul, ControllerPhone: 218-824-3125Fax: 218-829-8677Email: [email protected]: www.lakelandmold.com Employees: 70Manufacture cast aluminum molds for the rotational molding industry.

Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.7900 Xerxes Ave. South, Suite 1500Bloomington MN 55431Contact: Mark Geier, AttorneyPhone: 952-896-3228Fax: 952-896-3333Email: [email protected]: www.larkinhoffman.com Employees: 150Law firm with over 70 attorneys representing companies throughout the United States. We provide manufacturers, equipment distributors, and suppliers a full range of business, tax and real estate services, as well as international trade services.

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Larkin Industries, Inc. 2020 Energy Park DriveSt. Paul MN 55108Contact: Lynnette Larkin, CFOPhone: 651-645-6000 Fax: 651-645-6082Email: [email protected]: www.larkinind.comEmployees: 50Print finishing and manufacturing, including sample making, complete steel rule die making, die cutting, foil stamping, embossing, folding, gluing, tip-ping, and shrink wrapping.

Lars Metal Finishing115 Nelson St, PO Box 446Nelson MN 56355Contact: Greg Dropik, OwnerPhone: 320-766-7310 Fax: 320-852-7449 Email: [email protected]: 1Lars Metal Finishing for all your black oxide needs.

The Laurentian Group8026 Long Lake RdEveleth MN 55734Contact: Arthur Tweten, SalesPhone: 218-744-2206 Cell: 218-780-2984Email: [email protected]: www.lgequipmentsales.comEmployees: 1Stationary equipment and rolling stock sourcing and sales serving the metalworking industry.

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Lavelle Company 115 S 31st StreetFargo ND 58103Contact: Dave Nathe, CFOPhone: 701-293-6501Fax: 701-293-9178Email: [email protected]: www.lavellecompany.comEmployees: 55Building material wholesale distributor with door hanging, pre-finish and wood pressure treating facilities. Products include treated lumber and plywood, dimensional lumber, plywood, hardwood lumber, decking and railing, cement board siding and accessories, engineered wood, structural wrap, as well as millwork products; cabinets, exterior and interior doors, mouldings, and stair systems.

Lehman's Machine, Inc.4479 Nurmi Road, PO Box 146Iron, MN 55751Contact: Jeremy Lehman, Vice PresidentPhone: 218-744-1453 Fax: 218-744-5160Email: [email protected]: www.lehmansmachine.com Employees: 2General machining, CNC milling, prototypes, short to medium production runs, welding.

Leonard, Street and Deinard3800 8th Street North, Suite 102St. Cloud, MN 56303Contact: Bill Syverson, AttorneyPhone: 320-654-4100Fax: 320-654-4101Email: [email protected] Website: www.leonard.comEmployees: 15Leonard, Street and Deinard is among Minnesota's largest law firms withoffices in Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Mankato, Washington D.C and Bismarck. Since its founding in 1922, Leonard, Street and Deinard has helped gen-erations of clients achieve their business objectives through astute legal advice and good common sense.

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LHB, Inc. 21 West Superior Street, Suite 500Duluth MN 55802Contact: Bill Bennett, PE - CEOPhone: 218-727-8446 Fax: 218-727-8456 Email: [email protected]: www.LHBcorp.comEmployees: 180Engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, structural), land surveying, archi-tecture, interior design, and landscape architecture services.

Lighting House USA, Inc.16600 40 Ave NPlymouth, MN 55446Contact: Sudhir Singh, CEOPhone: 763-235-4535 Fax: 763-235-4536Email: [email protected]: www.LightingHouseUSA.com Employees: 1Manufacturer of LED lighting fixtures for commercial, industrial, and road-way lighting.

Lind-Rite Precision, Inc.509 3rd Ave E, PO Box 429Osakis MN 56360Contact: Rod Femrite, President Dan Kotek, Operation Manager Marilyne Morisette, Accounting Dept.Phone: 320-859-2070 Fax: 320-859-2072Email: [email protected]: www.lindrite.com Employees: 40Lind-Rite Precision is a manufacturer fo precision machined parts for various industries. CNC milling - CNC turning - Swiss turning - Screw machining - Secondary operations - Assembly capabilities - Long and short product runs.

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Louis Industries, Inc.222 Industrial Loop WestPaynesville, MN 56362Contact: Paul Ebnet, PresidentPhone: 320-243-3696 Fax: 320-243-7655Email: [email protected]: www.louisindustries.comEmployees: 40Metal distribution, metal fabrication, compressed gas cylinder brackets.

Lowry Manufacturing Company, Inc. 317 Cherry Street, PO Box 121 Lowry MN 56349Contact: John Dahlseng, President Ryan Jackson, Sales Karen Johnson, BookkeeperPhone: 320-283-5450 Fax: 320-283-5246Email: [email protected] Website: www.lowrymfgco.com Employees: 29Manufacturer of custom size hopper bins to handle granular bulk items such as grain seed, feed, plastics and coal. Other products include square bin and round bin structural stands, and the DumPit and Lowry basement insert grain receiving stations.

Majestic Log Homes Inc.17717 67th Street Becker MN 55308Contact: Walt Murfin, President Phone: 763-263-3050 Fax: 763-263-5823Email: [email protected]: www.majesticlog.comEmployees: 3Handcrafted log building materials (trim, columns, trusses, staircase and railing systems, wall paneling and sidings, mantles, doors, furniture, counter tops, and complete structures).

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Manpower 507 North Nokomis St. E Alexandria MN 56308 Contact: Karen Schwieso, Branch MgrPhone: 320-763-9899 Fax: 866-627-3127Toll Free: 800-864-2172Email: [email protected] Website: www.us.manpower.com Employees: 3Manpower has 60 years of experience in the staffing industry. We spe-cialize in people, training, HR services, outsourcing, and consulting. With 1,000 offices in North America and 4,400 offices worldwide, we staff for administrative, back office support, business operations, contact centers, human resources, industrial, manufacturing, sales and marketing, and skilled trades.

Marshall Truss Systems 200 South 11th StreetMarshall MN 56258Contact: Woody Miller, ManagerPhone: 507-537-0581 Fax: 507-537-0691Toll Free: 800-666-0581 Email: [email protected]: 84Manufacture wooden floor and roof trusses, wall panels (residential and commercial), laminated columns, I joists, LVL, and hangers.

Marvin Windows and Doors PO Box 2712Fargo, ND 58108-2712Contact: Brian Johnson, Vice President of OperationsPhone: 701-277-5460Fax: 701-277-0219Email: [email protected] Website: www.marvinwindows.comMarvin Windows is a premier manufacturer of made-to-order windows and doors.

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Massman Automation Design, LLC 1010 E. Lake St., PO Box 84Villard MN 56385Contact: Chuck Gaffaney, Production ManagerPhone: 320-554-3611 Fax: 320-554-2650Email: [email protected]: www.massmanllc.com Employees: 88End of line case packaging equipment. All forms of automation.

Master Mark Plastics 30 E Railroad AveAlbany MN 56307Contact: Brenda Tschida, Secretary/TreasurerPhone: 320-845-2111 Fax: 320-845-4582Email: [email protected]: www.mastermark.com Employees: 98Manufacturer of lawn and garden products: plastic lattice and composite lumber.

MasterGraphics, Inc.6101 Baker Rd, Ste. 201Minnetonka, MN 55345Contact: Doug Doebbert, Target Account ManagerPhone: 952-374-6923Fax: 952-935-0409Toll Free: 866-935-3367Email: [email protected]: www.mastergraphics.com Employees: 9MasterGraphics provides a comprehensive set of services and products for the creation and management of engineering and product design assets. We serve manufacturing, architecture, and construction industries, and provide professional training through our MasterAcademy. We also partner with schools and workforce development centers to provide CAD products and training. MasterGraphics is an Autodesk Premier Solutions Provider.

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As the most fundamental element of the identity, the logo, sometimes referred to as the master brand mark, is more than just an identifying mark: it is the symbol of all that MassmannAutomation designs, LLC represents.All marketing communications must feature our logo. Exceptions must be approved.

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Massman_Logo_2C.eps@100%Usage: 4-Color offset printing Example: literatureDo not use logo at less than 20% size

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Matthew Schmidt Machining53963 118th StreetParkers Prairie MN 56361Contact: Matthew Schmidt, Owner/OperatorPhone: 320-808-1123 or 218-338-1167Email: [email protected]: www.matthewschmidtmachining.comEmployees: 1Machining job shop located in central Minnesota specializing in CNC ma-chining and general machining. Prototype and specialty projects welcome, no project too small!

McDowall CompanyMcDowall Comfort Mgmt.PO Box 746Waite Park, MN 56387Contact: Terry Bottema, Project Consultant Karen Athmann, General ManagerPhone: 320-203-9336 Fax: 320-203-2530Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.mcdowallco.comEmployees: 95Commercial Heating & Air Conditioning Service, Roofing and Mechanical Contractors.

ME Elecmetal200 E Carterett StreetDuluth MN 55808Contact: Bill Grau, Plant Manager Dave SarvelaPhone: 218-626-4827 218-626-4831Fax: 218-626-2761Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.meElecmetal.comEmployees: 135Manufacture wear parts for the mining industry.

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PO Box 270054Vadnais Heights, MN 55127-2309Contact: Terry Didion, Program ManagerPhone: 800-211-6389Cell: 612-834-2443 Fax: 651-483-6105Email: [email protected] Party Administrator (TPA) for the TriFac Workers Compensation self-insurance Fund.

Mesabi Range Community & Technical College1001 Chestnut Street WestVirginia MN 55792Contact: Colleen Gerzin, Dir. of Customized TrainingPhone: 218-749-7716 Fax: 218-749-7782Toll Free: 800-657-3860Email: [email protected] Website: www.mr.mnscu.eduProvide training for business and industry.

Metro Moulded Parts, Inc.11610 Jay Street NW Coon Rapids MN 55448Contact: Gayle Mapes, ControllerPhone: 763-757-0310 Fax: 763-757-2803Toll Free: 800-878-2237Email: [email protected]: www.metrommp.comEmployees: 50Production of rubber automotive parts, primarily weather-stripping.

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MidCountry Bank 1113 West St. Germain StreetSt. Cloud MN 56301Contact: Rick Virnig, Vice President Steve Snater, Leasing Sales ManagerPhone: 320-229-5247 952-641-6151Cell: 320-493-4677 (Rick)Fax: 320-258-3704Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.midcountrybank.com Employees: 16Full service bank.

Midsota Manufacturing, Inc.404 County Road 50 Avon MN 56310Contact: Joel Bauer, Outside Sales Mgr.Phone: 320-356-2407 Fax: 320-356-2440Toll Free: 877-356-2407Email: [email protected]: www.midstoamfg.com Employees: 20Manufacture trailers, skid steer attachments. Custom metal fabrication.

Midwest Automatic Products, Inc. 15 5th Avenue NE, PO Box 155Melrose MN 56352Contact: Tom Gieske, General ManagerPhone: 320-256-4203 Fax: 320-256-4204Email: [email protected]: www.mapmelrose.comEmployees: 15We machine many types of materials including: alloys, brass, stainless, aluminum, castings and forgings. CNC screw machining.

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Mielke Electric Works2606 West Michigan StreetDuluth, MN 55806Contact: Bob Poulter, Sales & Marketing Phone: 218-727-7411Fax: 218-727-7155Email: [email protected]: www.mielkeelectic.comEmployees: 35Electric apparatus repair, control system assembly, and automation dis-tributor.

Mikros Engineering, Inc. 8755 Wyoming Ave NBrooklyn Park MN 55445Contact: Bill Talmage, ControllerPhone: 763-424-4642 Fax: 763-424-3913Email: [email protected]: www.mikros.comEmployees: 109Plastic injection molding and assembly.

Minncast, Inc. 200 Commerce Circle SouthFridley MN 55432-3105Contact: Lynn Momchilovich, BookkeeperPhone: 763-571-2747 Fax: 763-571-2501Email: [email protected]: www.minncast.comEmployees: 14Manufacture steel castings.

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MINNCOR Industries1450 Energy Park Dr., Suite 110St. Paul, MN 55108-5219Contact: Brenda ChandlerPhone: 1-800-646-6267 Fax: 651-603-0119Email: [email protected]: www.minncor.comEmployees: 125Subcontract manufacturing, metal fabricating, stamping wood manufactur-ing, tube bending, assembly, packaging, certified welding.

Minnesota Business Finance Corporation616 Roosevelt Rd., Ste. 200St. Cloud, MN 56301Contact: Nadene Kruize, Senior Vice PresidentToll Free: 800-593-0123Phone: 320-258-5000Fax: 320-255-1815Email: [email protected]: www.mbfc.orgEmployees: 14MBFC is able to offer longterm, fixed rate financing for the equipment and builiding needs of small businesses through the SBA 504 program.

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce400 Robert Street N, Suite 1500 St. Paul MN 55101Contact: Jennifer Byers, Vice PresidentPhone: 651-292-4650Fax: 651-292-4656Toll Free: 800-821-2230 Email: [email protected]: www.mnchamber.comBusiness association.

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Minnesota Dehydrated Vegetables, Inc.915 Omland Ave NFosston MN 56542Contact: Jodi Olson, ControllerPhone: 218-435-1997Fax: 218-435-6770Email: [email protected]: www.mdvcorp.comEmployees: 63Food processor specializing in vegetable dehydration.

Minnesota Power 30 West Superior StreetDuluth MN 55802-2093Contact: Nancy Aronson-NorrPhone: 218-723-3905 Fax: 218-723-3915Email: [email protected]: www.mnpower.com/econdevEmployees: 1,400Regional electric utility company.

Minnesota State Community & Technical CollegeCustom Training ServicesTraining, consulting and technical assistance to business in the following areas: Management Edu-cation, Information Technology, Trade/Industrial Programs, Manufacturing, Health and Safety, and Health Occupations. Campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus falls, Moorhead, and Wadenda.Toll Free: 800-247-2007 Website: www.minnesota.edu

Mary Ryan G.L. Tucker 405 Colfax Ave SW 900 Hwy 34 EastWadena MN 56482 Detroit Lakes MN 56501218-849-2655 218-849-0243218-299-6554 (fax) 218-846-3706 (fax)[email protected] [email protected]

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Minnesota Tool Group, Inc.1324 Second Ave NE Glenwood MN 56334Contact: Marc or Verlee AmblePhone: 320-634-0609 Fax: 320-634-0629Email: [email protected] Employees: 5Contract precision grinding. ID-OD, surface, and Blanchard grinding. Spe-cialty tools and gages - tool making.

Minnesota Trade Office332 Minnesota Street, Suite 200St Paul, MN 55101Contact: Katie Clark Executive Director Toll Free: 800-657-3858Phone: 651-259-7489 Fax: 651-296-3555Email: [email protected]: www.positivelyminnesota.com/tradeEmployees: 14The Minnesota Trade Office provides export assistance to Minnesota’s manufacturers and service providers. Programs and services focus primarily on assisting small and medium-sized companies.

Minnesota Twist Drill, Inc.1 SW 7th StreetChisholm, MN 55719Contact: Tim Ranta, EngineerToll Free: 800-718-3361Phone: 218-254-3362Fax: 218-254-4562Email: [email protected]: 112Manufacturer of drill bits/cutting tools.

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Minnesota WorkForce Center/DEEDDepartment of Employment & Economic DevelopmentThe Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state’s principal economic developmentagency. DEED programs promote business creation, recruitment, expansion, re-location and retention, international trade, workforce development and community development. Business Services Specialists help companies tackle some of their most difficult workforce problems, offering solutions that are tailor-made to meet specific business needs. Services are available at no fee.Website: www.positivelyminnesota.com

Serving Eastern Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena and Douglas counties:124 1st Street SE, Suite 2, Wadena, MN 56482-1538Contact: Peter Svendsen, Field OperationsEmail: [email protected]: 218-631-7660 Fax: 218-631-7676Serving Clay, Mahnomen, & Becker counties:801 Roosevelt Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-3703Contact: Steve Retzer, Business Services Specialist Email: [email protected]: 218-846-7379 Fax: 218-846-0773 Serving Western Otter Tail, Wilkin, Traverse, Grant, Stevens, Pope & Western Douglas counties:125 West Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537Contact: Rick Schara, Business Services SpecialistEmail: [email protected]: 218-739-7560 Fax: 218-739-7496St. Cloud Region:PO Box 67,1542 Northway Dr., Door 2, St. Cloud, MN 56302Contact: Linda Yozamp, Field OperationsEmail: [email protected]: 320-308-2935 Fax: 320-308-5173

Modern Metals Foundry Inc.301 W 86th StBloomington MN 55420Contact: Phil Christenson, PresidentPhone: 952-884-5216 Fax: 952-884-5218Email: [email protected]: 28Aluminum jobbing foundry.

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Moline Machinery LLC P.O. Box 16308Duluth MN 55816-0308Contact: Byron Helland, Sr. Manufacturing EngineerPhone: 218-624-5734 Fax: 218-624-1706Email: [email protected] Website: www.moline.comEmployees: 75OEM of automated high volume dough processing equipment for the baking industry, domestic and foreign; Machining; Metal Fabrication

City of Monticello505 W Walnut StreetMonticello, MN 55352Contact: Megan Barnett-Livgard, Economic Dev. DirectorPhone: 763-271-3208 Fax: 763-295-4404Email: [email protected]: www.buildingbusinessinmonticello.comEmployees: 135City Services.

National Bank of Commerce1127 Tower AvenueSuperior WI 54880Contact: Chris Hogan, Vice President - Commercial Banker Mark C. Peterson, Sr. VP Commercial BankingPhone: 715-394-8939, Cell: 218-393-0082 715-394-8920 Fax: 715-395-4322Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.nbofc.com Employees: 105Complete banking services for business.

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Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI)5013 Miller Trunk Highway Duluth MN 55811-1442Contact: Steve JohnsonPhone Office: 218-720-2715 Phone Shop: 218-720-4312 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nrri.umn.eduProduct development, proto-type fabrication, design assistance, CNC ma-chining, reasonable rates.

NETTwork Manufacturing, Inc40091 County RD 1Rice, MN 56357Contact: Aaron Netter, CEOPhone: 320-654-8352 Fax: 320-654-0858Website: [email protected]: www.nettworkmfg.netEmployees: 14Precision machining and fabricating for defense, mass transportation and industrial value components.

Network Center Communications3247 39th St SWFargo ND 58104Contact: Brian Litton, Design and SalesPhone: 701-235-8100 Fax: 701-499-5700Toll Free: 800-414-5061Email: [email protected]: www.nccomm.netEmployees: 25Business Telephone Systems, voice mail, paging, digital signage, audio/video, voice and data networking, digital video recording, structured cabling, office supplies, specialty items, and more!

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New Flyer of America6200 Glenn Carlson DriveSt. Cloud, MN 56301Contact: Lynn KnoppPhone: 320-203-0576 Fax: 320-203-4779Email: [email protected]: www.newflyer.comEmployees: 640Largest builder of metro transit (city) buses in North America.

New York Mills High School209 Hayes StNew York Mills, MN 56567Contact: Luke Becker, Ag. TeacherPhone: 218-385-2553 Fax: 218-385-2551Email: [email protected]: 70Education.

North Central Containers Leasing, Inc.209 3rd Street South, PO Box 505New Ulm MN 56073Contact: Melissa Shoge, Office ManagerPhone: 507-359-3136 Fax: 507-359-3137Email: [email protected]: 16Refurbish plastic containers.

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North Dakota State College of ScienceCollege Outreach Division - TrainND Southeast 800 North 6th StreetWahpeton, ND 58076Contact: Joe Schreiner TrainND ManagerPhone: 701-671-2721 Fax: 701-671-2171Toll Free: 800-342-4325 Ext. 32721Email: [email protected]: www.ndscs.edu/trainingOffer certificate, degree or diploma in Machine Tooling, Welding, Automated Systems Tech, Mechanical Drafting. Customized or tailored training pro-grams also available.

North Jr. High Dist. 7421212 29th Ave NorthSt. Cloud, MN 56303Contact: Chuck Hentges, Technology Ed. TeacherPhone: 320-828-0812 Fax: 320-529-4332Email: [email protected] of Design and Manufacturing.

Northeast Higher Education District1001 Chestnut St. W.Virginia, MN 55792Contact: Sue Collins, PresidentPhone: 218-471-0015 Fax: 218-471-0017 Email: [email protected]: 2District office for five member colleges.

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Northern Engineering100 Ogden AveSuperior, WI 54880Contact: James Farkas, General ManagerPhone: 715-394-4211 Fax: 715-394-2564 Email: [email protected]: 15Precision machining, complete metal fabrication and process capabilities, steel rolling, production and mechanical repair technicians with 24/7 on call on-site capability.

Northern Iron of St. Paul, LLC 867 Forest StreetSt. Paul, MN 55106Contact: Greg Leier, CFOPhone: 651-778-3307Fax: 651-778-1321Email: [email protected]: www.NorthernIM.comEmployees: 75 Manufacture Iron Castings. Machined Cast Iron. Precision Machined Com-ponents. Complete Assemblies and Sub-Assemblies.

Northern Metal Recycling 2800 Pacific Street NorthMinneapolis, MN 55411Contact: Neil SatternessPhone: 320-251-5980 Fax: 320-251-4711Email: [email protected] Website: www.nmrecycling.comFull service scrap metal recycling. Facilities located in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Eau Claire, Rice Lake, St. Cloud, Glenwood, Willmar, Milnor, and Bismarck.

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Northland Foundation610 Sellwood Building202 W Superior St.Duluth MN 55802Contact: John Elden, Dir. of Business FinancePhone: 218-723-4040 Fax: 218-723-4048Email: [email protected]: www.northlandfdn.orgEmployees: 14Business lender foundation; we make loans to small-medium sized busi-nesses and grants to non-profits.

Northland Machine Inc. 35234 US Highway 2Grand Rapids MN 55744Contact: Kent Demarais, PresidentPhone: 218-328-6479 Fax: 218-328-6480 Toll Free: 888-382-6479 Email: [email protected]: www.northlandmachine.comEmployees: 47Fabrication/machining facility producing high quality, precision machined parts & production tooling; including prototypes, OEM parts, CNC machin-ing, metal fabrication, plastic production tooling, production welding and production machining.

Northland Pallet 13285 Fenway BlvdHugo, MN 55038Contact: Mike Mills, Finance ManagerPhone: 651-426-9405 Fax: 651-426-9702Email: [email protected]: www.northlandpallet.comEmployees: 56Pallet recycling.

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Northstar Aerospace 4212 Enterprise CircleDuluth MN 55811Contact: John Eagleton, President/CEOPhone: 218-720-2920 Fax: 218-726-0905Email: [email protected]: www.northstaraerospace.comEmployees: 45CNC machining, CNC turning, fabrication, welding, grinding, deburring, assembly, plating, production machining, prototypes, sawing.

Northstar Technology Solutions690 Humboldt Drive Suite EBig Lake, MN 55309Contact: Becky JacobsPhone: 763-262-0729 Fax: 763-262-0226Email: [email protected]: www.northstar-tech.netTechnology Consultant – CIO Services, Microsoft Online Services, Hosted/Cloud Computing and Hardware / Software Procurement.

Northwest Casting, Inc. 1457 Marshall Avenue St. Paul MN 55104-6300Contact: Mark Brudzinski, CEOPhone: 651-645-7886 Fax: 651-645-7754Toll Free: 800-227-5512Email: [email protected]: www.northwestcasting.comManufacturer of aluminum castings in permanent mold and green sand . Heat treating of aluminum.

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Northwest Rule Die, Inc.32815 County Road 50Avon MN 56310Contact: Mark StudniskiPhone: 320-356-2129 Fax: 320-356-2133Email: [email protected]: www.northwestruledie.comEmployees: 1Women owned small business specializing in precision machining, prototype to production. CNC milling and turning. Tool and die design and building. CAD/CAM system: Surfcam.

OECS, Inc2040 Douglas Drive N, Suite 200Golden Valley, MN 55422Contact: Tim Peterson, Operations ManagerPhone: 763-417-9599 Fax: 763-417-9959Email: [email protected]: 11Contract safety, environmental & DOT review.

Orca Machine Tools, Inc. 6551 Jansen Avenue NE #203Albertville MN 55301Contact: Theron R. Horn, Jr.Phone: 763-494-9825 Fax: 763-494-9827Toll Free: 800-881-6657Email: [email protected] Website: www.orca-inc.comEmployees: 5Buy and sell used machine tools.

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Otter Tail Power Company 215 South Cascade StreetPO Box 496Fergus Falls MN 56538-0496Contact: Paul Aasgaard, Sr. Ind. Services EngineerPhone: 218-739-8492 Fax: 218-739-8941Email: [email protected] Website: www.otpco.com Employees: 665Investor-owned electric utility: energy efficiency incentive programs, techni-cal assistance, economic development services.

Pace Industries310 Congress Street WestMaple Lake, MN 55358Contact: Jeff Rivers, Division PresidentPhone: 320-963-3200 Fax: 320-963-3235Email: [email protected]: www.paceind.comEmployees: 115Magnesium die caster.

Pallet Service Corporation11201 90th Avenue NorthMaple Grove MN 55369-4048Contact: Robert Wenner, PresidentPhone: 763-391-8020 Fax: 763-391-8026Toll Free: 888-391-8020Email: [email protected]: www.palletservice.comEmployees: 49Manufacture new wood pallets and repair used wood pallets, and sell lumber and plywood.

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Paradigm Tool & Design 101B Co Rd 82 NWBrandon MN 56315Contact: Neil Willgohs, PresidentPhone: 320-524-2191 Fax: 320-524-2163Email: [email protected] Website: www.paradigmtool-design.com Employees: 1Tooling design- plastic injection mold, dies, jigs and fixtures. Wire EDM services. Available 24/7. On-site design if needed.

Park Industries6600 Saukview DriveSt. Cloud MN 56303Contact: Gerry Waletzko, VP ManufacturingPhone: 320-251-5077Fax: 320-251-8126Toll Free: 800-328-2309Email: [email protected]: www.parkindustries.comEmployees: 250Design, manufacture, install and service stone processing machinery. Cus-tom fabrication, machining, welding, plasma cutting, and robotic welding.

Pellco Machine, Inc.4185 Mackenzie Ct. NESt. Michael, MN 55376Contact: Randy Pelletier, OwnerPhone: 763-497-3585 Fax: 763-497-4461Email: [email protected]: www.pellcomachine.comEmployees: 25Precision machining since 1985. We do CNC turning with our Swiss automatics, single spindle/turret lathes and twin spindle/turret lathes. In our milling department we run a Horizontal mill and 3 Vertical mills with 1 capable of machining parts up to 10 feet long.

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Pequot Tool & Mfg., Inc. PO Box 580Pequot Lakes MN 56472Contact: Mark Shervey, PresidentPhone: 218-568-8069 Fax: 218-568-4049Email: [email protected]: www.pequottool.com Employees: 120Quality machining and metal fabrication company producing component parts to complete assemblies, from prototype to production runs. Exper-tise in CNC precision machining (turning and milling), tool design, laser cutting, CNC punching and forming, welding, stamping and assembly. Contact Mike Goerges for sales. AS9100B:2004/ISO9001:2008 regis-tered.

Pier Foundry & Pattern Shop51 State Street St. Paul MN 55017Contact: Nate Reinke Sales & Operations ManagerPhone: 651-222-4461 Fax: 651-222-4185Email: [email protected]: www.pierfoundry.comEmployees: 105Quality producer of Grey and Ductile iron castings from ounces to 1000 lbs. Small, medium and large production lots.

Plastics International7600 Anagram DriveEden Prairie MN 55344-7309Contact: Paul Carter, SalesPhone: 952-934-2303 Fax: 952-934-2314Toll Free: 888-230-2789Email: [email protected]: www.plasticsintl.comEmployees: 15Distributor of sheet, rod, tube plastic for engineering and industrial appli-cations. Rulon, Meldin 7000/Vespel, Nylon, Delrin, Teflon, Lexan, Ultem.

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Porta-Dock, Inc. 175 3rd Street, PO Box 409Dassel MN 55325-0409Contact: Brian Gillman, PresidentPhone: 320-275-3312 Fax: 320-275-3238Toll Free: 800-783-7070Email: [email protected]: www.porta-dock.comEmployees: 20Manufacturer of lake docks and boat lifts.

Praxair Distribution 4105 W Superior StreetDuluth MN 55807Contact: Jeff PetersonPhone: 218-624-5741 Fax: 218-624-1850Email: [email protected]: www.praxair.com Employees: 15Distributor of welding gases, welding supplies and related supplies and equipment, as well as medical gases and supplies. We offer several methods of product supply: keep fill, customer stock/inventory control, EDI, etc. Let us custom tailor a stock replenishment system designed around your needs and wants.

Precision Fiberglass Products, LTDPO Box 215, 108 1st Street N.Grove City, MN 56243Contact: Terry Thomsen, OwnerPhone: 320-857-2974Fax: 320-857-2645Email: [email protected]: precisionfiberglassproductsltd.comEmployees: 20Fiberglass fabrication, molding, and tooling.

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Precision Machine LLC1613 1st Ave NFargo, ND 58102Contact: Carl Wendelbo, PresidentPhone: 701 219-3418Email: [email protected]: 1CNC machining to your specifications.

Precision Points Machining620 Highway 2Proctor MN 55810Contact: Robert Forrestal, OwnerPhone: 218-628-2059Fax: 218-628-2063Email: [email protected] Website: www.precisionpointsmachining.comEmployees: 2CNC and manual machining.

Premier Plastics, Inc.PO Box 485Hoyt Lakes MN 55750 Contact: Bob Menne III, PresidentPhone: 218-225-3500 Fax: 218-225-3515Email: [email protected]: www.premierplasticsmn.comEmployees: 25Rotational molding and thermoforming plastic goods sold primarily in the marine and recreation industries.

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Premier Products, Inc. 300 S Main St, PO Box 556Braham MN 55006Contact: Danny FredinPhone: 320-396-3330 Fax: 320-396-3009Email: [email protected]: www.premierproducts.comEmployees: 11Custom molded and bonded rubber products.

Prime Design Aluminum Racks1689 Oakdale Ave #102West St. Paul MN 55118-3564Contact: Avi Levi, PresidentPhone: 651-552-8554 Fax: 651-552-1799Email: [email protected]: www.primedesign.netEmployees: 27Manufacture of ladder racks.

Primerica7800 Metro Pkwy Ste 300Bloomington, MN 55425Contact: Rikki Anderson, Division LeaderPhone: 651-688-9344 Cell: 763-639-0295 Email: [email protected]: www.primerica.com/rikkiandersonEmployees: 1Individual and businesses financial services. Retirement plans. Long term care insurance. Primerica legal protection plans.

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Pro Resources 1271 Highway Hwy 10 West Detroit Lakes MN 56501 Contact: Larry Boomgaarden, Business Consultant Phone: 218-847-9277 Fax: 218-847-2173 Toll Free: 800-776-4671 Email: [email protected] Website: www.peohrpro.comEmployees: 20 We are a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) and we assist companies with issues related to being an employer. We offer; human resource administration, benefit administration, payroll administration and workers comp./risk management.

Pro Staff Since 1982, Pro Staff has been helping companies get their work done by putting the right talent in the right positions. Pro Staff specializes in staffing office and administrative finance and accounting, IT, and manufacturing for temporary, temporary to hire, as well as direct hire.Website: www.prostaff.com Employees: 15Alexandria: 2308 S Broadway, Suite 8, Alexandria MN 56308 Contact: Kathy Pesta, Group Managing Dir.Phone: 320.763.9677 Email: [email protected]: 14715 Edgewood Drive, Suite 10, Baxter, MN 56425Contact: Christina Landree, Branch Operations ManagerPhone: 218.825.0434 Email: [email protected]. Cloud: 1400 W Saint Germain St, Suite 102, St. Cloud, MN 56301Contact: Dan Klabunde, Business Development ManagerPhone: 320.656.9777 Email: [email protected]

Productive Alternatives, Inc. 1205 North Tower Road Fergus Falls MN 56537Contact: Steve Lorshbough Phone: 218-998-5630 Fax: 218-736-2541Email: [email protected] Website: www.paiff.orgEmployees: 30Individual or group labor contracting for on-site or off-site needs. Assem-bly, packaging, bulk mailings, silk screening, woodworking, machine work (see our ad on Page 3).

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Productivity, Inc. Machine tool/tooling accessories; distributor, application engineering, turn-key, and automation cells.Toll Free: 800-328-3272 Website: www.productivity.com

Productivity - Two Harbors Productivity - Wahpeton 1710 6th Ave 1403 14th St. NTwo Harbors MN 55616 Wahpeton ND 58075Todd Hanson Eric Voightman, Sales 218-343-5755 701-680-2226218-834-5508 (fax) 763-476-4092 (fax)[email protected] [email protected]

Quality Stamping & Manufacturing317 East Highway 28Morris MN 56267Contact: Mark Kittelson, General ManagerPhone: 320-589-1903 Fax: 320-589-3637Email: [email protected]: www.qualitystampingmn.comEmployees: 5Metal stamping, machining, brake work and in-house tooling.

Quazar Capital Corporation3535 Plymouth Blvd., Suite 210Plymouth, MN 55447Contact: Bruce Behm, PresidentPhone: 763-550-9000Toll Free: 888-550-9000Fax: 763-550-9109Email: [email protected]: www.quazarcapital.comEmployees: 5Specializing in mergers and acquisitions, debt placement, financial advisory, exit strategies transition planning and management buyouts for companies with sales of $5 million to $100 million.

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R/C Machining Company440 15th Street SEGlenwood MN 56334Contact: Brent Cochran, PresidentPhone: 320-634-4461 Fax: 320-634-5529Email: [email protected]: www.rcmachining.comEmployees: 17Precision screw machine and CNC machining.

Ralco Nutrition, Inc.1600 Hahn RoadMarshall MN 56258Contact: Jeff Pfaffe, Business ManagerPhone: 507-532-5748Fax: 507-532-5740Email: [email protected]: www.ralconutrition.comEmployees: 120Animal nutrition, feed additives.

Rapat Corporation919 O’Donnell StreetHawley, Minnesota 56549Contact: Nathaniel Swenson, Manufacturing EngineerPhone: 218-483-3344Toll Free: 800-325-6377Fax: 218-483-3535Email: [email protected]: www.rapat.comEmployees: 70At Rapat Corporation, our only business is moving bulk products. We de-sign each conveyor to meet the specific needs of the application. Our fully staffed, experienced and dedicated engineering department will quickly and efficiently design and build a customized product that fits and works to your specs and application.

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Rapids Process Equipment26489 Industrial Blvd.Cohasset MN 55721Contact: Brent Roering, PresidentPhone: 218-999-5100Fax: 218-999-5102Email: [email protected]: www.rpeus.comEmployees: 5Repair and/or rebuild rotating equipment including but not limited to pumps and gearboxes.

Ratner Steel Supply2500 W Cty Rd BRoseville, MN 55113Contact: Steven Gottlieb, Vice PresidentPhone: 651-631-8515 Fax: 651-631-1635Email: [email protected] Employees: 33Steel service center. Process and distributor of steel.

RDM of Minnesota 703 First Ave SE, PO Box 669Dodge Center MN 55927Contact: Tracy Timmerman, GMPhone: 507-374-2670 Fax: 507-633-8112Email: [email protected]: www.rdmofmn.com Employees: 85Metal fabrication job shop specializing in large painted weldments. Services include laser cutting, machining, fabrication, folding, welding, blasting and painting.

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Red River Commodities501 42nd Street NWFargo, ND 58102Contact: Todd Mondry Operations/Engineering ManagerPhone: 701-282-2600 Fax: 701-282-5325Email: [email protected]: www.redriv.com Employees: 250Processor of confectionary sunflowers and wild bird food products. Sunflower products available as a raw ingredient or roasted/flavored. The Birdfood Division offers a variety of wild bird food mixes of varying agricultural commodities. Sun-Butter Division offers a sunflower seed spread to the retail market as well as a food ingredient. Conventional grown products as well as an organic product line. Facilities in Fargo, ND; Colby, Kansas and Lubbock, Texas.

Republic Bank306 West Superior StreetDuluth MN 55802Contact: Steve Utech, Sr. Vice PresidentPhone: 218-733-6463 Fax: 218-722-6901Website: www.bankrepublic.com Email: [email protected] Employees: 60Full service bank for business owners, including a variety of deposit and loan products. On-line banking, merchant card services. Loan sweep account, and other products.

Ridgewater College Community and technical college with programs and/or training in automation, nondestructive testing, machining, drafting, electronics, electrician, welding, wireless, quality control, calibration, management, leadership, boiler operator, CNC, industrial emergency response, process improve-ment, safety/OSHA, and various related customized trainings.Toll Free: 800-722-1151 Website: www.ridgewater.edu

Bob Lea Pat LangRobotics and Automation Instr. Customized Training Coord.2 Century Ave SE 2 Century Ave SEHutchinson, MN 55350 Hutchinson, MN 55350 320-234-8633 320 234-8537320-234-8519 (fax) 320-234-8539 (fax)[email protected] [email protected]

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RIE Coatings 221 Logeais Street, PO Box 350 Eden Valley MN 55329Contact: Brent EngelbrektPhone: 320-453-8311 Fax: 320-453-8315Toll Free: 800-959-0452 Email: [email protected]: www.riecoatings.com Employees: 48Coatings for protection and performance on a variety of surfaces including carbon steel, stainless steel, zinc plating, aluminum, composites, plastics, rubber, copper, brass, and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Corrosion protection, chemical protection, lubricity of mating parts, heat dissipation, cosmetic appearance and more. RIE Coatings can solve a wide variety of problems through the use of ultra-thin-film coatings.

Ring & Associates 14967 Elm Dr.Detroit Lakes, MN 56501Contact: David Ring, OwnerPhone: 218-849-9979 Fax: 218-844-4008 Email: [email protected] Employees: 1Manufacturers representative for new and used machine tools; workbenches and storage equipment; optical/video inspection instruments; lubricants and machine coolants; collapsable, reuseable, exportable shipping crates; subcontract manufacturing of p.c.boards, electrical control panels and wir-ing harnesses.

Rinke Noonan Law FirmPO Box 1497St. Cloud, MN 56302Contact: Brodie Miller Phone: 888-899-6700 Fax: 320-656-3555Email: [email protected]: www.rinkenoonan.comEmployees: 58As one of the largest law firms in Central Minnesota, Rinke Noonan is a diversified, growth-oriented law firm committed to maintaining high standards of excellence in providing advice and legal service to business, individuals and government.

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riteSOFT, LLC 220 Park Avenue South #100St. Cloud, MN 56301Contact: Bruce Hagberg, PresidentPhone: 320-252-6830 Fax: 320-252-1989Email: [email protected]: www.rte-inc.com www.rite-soft.com Employees: 15For over 20 years, riteSOFT, LLC has been helping manufacturing and distribution companies leverage information and technology to gain a competitive edge. We specialize in ERP, CRM, Payroll/HRMS, warehouse management and labor data collection. We offer solutions from SYSPRO, Sage, Optio, and Quickbooks, providing implementation, training, technical support and software development services.

RiteWay Manufacturing, Inc.RiteWay Machining, LLC.2364 Highway 7Lester Prairie, MN 55354Contact: Bryce Eberfeld, Sales ManagerPhone: 320-395-0142 Fax: 320-395-2069Email: [email protected]: www.ritewaymech.com Employees: 41We provide a turn-key operation from fabrication and machining to assembly for a finished project or job shop work. Fabrication, welding, assembly, plasma and laser cutting, prototype to production runs, machining of castings, replenishment pull and customer inventory management. We provide conveyor material handling equipment and installation.

Robinson Rubber Products 4600 Quebec Ave NMinneapolis MN 55428Contact: Denese Anderson, Senior AccountantPhone: 763-535-6737Fax: 763-535-0828Email: [email protected]: www.robinsonrubber.comEmployees: 53Manufacturer of custom rubber goods.

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800 Colorado Ave SouthGolden Valley MN 55416Contact: Paul Reynolds, Sales ManagerPhone: 763-545-0276 Fax: 763-545-0142Email: [email protected]: www.ron-vik.comEmployees: 55Manufacturer of filtration products which combine wire mesh and plasti-sols or thermoplastics.

Rotochopper, Inc.217 West Street, PO Box 295St. Martin MN 56376Contact: John Babcock, PresidentPhone: 320-253-7968Fax: 320-548-3372 Email: [email protected]: www.rotochopper.comEmployees: 65Rotochopper manufactures and sells a complete line of horizontal wood waste grinders / colorizers, asphalt shingle grinders, mobile bagging systems, and wood chip processors.

Salad Makers Inc.1820 1st Avenue NMoorhead MN 56560Contact: Tom Jacobson, PresidentPhone: 218-236-4959 Fax: 218-236-7412Employees: 28Produce processor.

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Sartell High School ISD 7486565 Moonlight LaneSartell, MN 56377Contact: Joe Schulte, Technology Education TeacherPhone: 320-253-5285Email: [email protected] students in manufacturing, production and communications technology.

Schlenner Wenner & Co.630 Roosevelt Rd. Ste. 201St. Cloud, MN 56301Contact: Brian Bastian, PartnerPhone: 320-258-0868 Fax: 320-251-0230Email: [email protected]: www.swcocpas.comEmployees: 60Audit, tax, and consulting.

SealedBid Marketing5151 Edina Industrial Blvd., Suite 140Minneapolis MN 55439-3013Contact: Jerry Clark, Founding/Managing OfficerPhone: 952-893-0232Fax: 507-235-9222 Email: [email protected]: www.sealedbid.comEmployees: 4Mergers and acquisitions firm representing private, closely held family owned companies in the lower mid-market.

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Search Resources of Bemidji1710 Paul Bunyan Drive NW #105Bemidji MN 56601Contact: Roger Hellquist, GMPhone: 218-759-9787 Fax: 218-759-9826Toll Free: 800-640-4737Email: [email protected]: 2Staffing for industry, manufacturing, and business.

Security State Bank128 E Washington AveFergus Falls MN 56537Contact: Cory Thompson, Vice PresidentPhone: 218-736-5485 Fax: 218-736-4364Email: [email protected]: www.ssbfergus.comEmployees: 25Full service, locally owned hometown bank.

Seitz StainlessPO Box 100Avon, MN 56310Contact: Jeffrey Haviland, PresidentPhone: 320-746-2781 Fax: 320-746-2782Email: [email protected]: www.seitzstainless.comEmployees: 28Custom stainless steel fabrication for food and dairy.

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Sentry Insurance20522 Independence Ave.Lakeville, MN 55044Contact: Jeremiah Drobney Phone/Fax: 952-270-6337Email: [email protected]: www.sentry.comEmployees: 2,000Business insurance, loss control and claims services, employee benefits and retirement plans for metalworkers.

Shred Righta Rohn Industries Company 862 Hersey StreetSt. Paul MN 55114Contact: Jim Beran, Director of Business DevelopmentToll Free: 800-289-8580Fax: 651-647-1208Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.shredrightnow.com and www.rohnind.comEmployees: 40Shred Right “The Information Destruction Authority” is a locally owned, privately held, information and document destruction company drawing on more than 25 years of industry experience. Our parent company, Rohn Industries Inc. special-izes in recycling solutions for: Office Buildings, Commercial Printers and Industry. “Driving business to ZERO waste”

SJF Material Handling Inc.211 Baker Ave W Winsted MN 55395Contact: Ed Salonek, ControllerPhone: 320-485-2824, ext. 226 Fax: 320-485-2832Email: [email protected] Website: www.sjf.comEmployees: 45SJF is a nationwide provider of new, used, and re-newed material han-dling equipment. Equipment includes: racking, conveyor, forklifts, pallet jacks, carousels, control packages, shelving, carton flow, mezzanines, cantilever, wire decking, trash compactors and other warehouse equip-ment. Services include: installation, custom design and more.

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SK Food Specialty Processing4210 Highway 75 NMoorhead MN 56560Contact: Harley Blegen, Plant ManagerPhone: 218-291-0966Email: [email protected]: www.skfood.comEmployees: 11Food-grade grain processor.

1855 E 28th StreetMinneapolis MN 55407Contact: Neil Ahlstrom, PresidentPhone: 612-729-9395 Fax: 612-729-2519Email: [email protected]: www.smithfoundry.com Employees: 65Manufacture grey and ductile iron castings.

Solar Skies Mfg., LLC106 Donovan DriveAlexandria MN 56308Contact: Shannon Snell, General ManagerPhone: 320-762-1151 Fax: 320-762-1460Email: [email protected] Website: www.solarskies.com Employees: 11Solar Skies Mfg., LLC, a leading manufacturer of American Made solar thermal collectors, is committed to providing quality solutions for the solar thermal industry by offering the convenience of complete solar hot water systems for residential and commercial use.

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Solutions Insurance Agencies5629 Grand Ave. Suite 1Duluth, MN 55807Contact: Heidi Nessa, ProducerPhone: 218-628-1878 Fax: 218-628-3515Email: [email protected]: www.solutionsagencies.com Employees: 15Solutions Agencies is a commercial insurance agency with a focus on employee health benefits, property casualty, work comp insurance and risk management services.

Specialty Staff, Inc.9401 James Avenue SouthBloomington MN 55431Contact: Scott Whelan, President Phone: 952-392-6919 Fax: 952-948-0618Email: [email protected]: www.ssigroup.netEmployees: 14Light industrial staffing - temporary.

Spectrum Aeromed Hector International Airport - Hangar #91815 23rd Avenue NorthFargo, ND 58102-1047Contact: Robert Daily, Production ManagerPhone: 701-235-5478 Fax: 701-235-5486Email: [email protected] Website: www.spectrum-aeromed.com Design & manufacture advanced life support equipment for the air ambulance industry and custom medicalinteriors for fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

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1100 Roundhouse Road1100 Roundhouse RoadSpooner WI 54801Contact: Randy McQuade, President Phone: 715-635-3220 Fax: 715-635-4718Toll Free: 888-552-0835Email: [email protected]: www.spoonermachine.com www.badgerdocks.com www.goattrams.comEmployees: 23Job shop specializing in fabrication, machining, and powder coating.

Greater St. Cloud Development CorporationPO Box 1662St. Cloud MN 56302Contact: John Kramer, CEO Phone: 320-259-0300Email: [email protected]: www.greaterstcloud.comEmployees: 3Spearhead the economic development efforts of the greater St. Cloud region by identifying and unifying opportunities to engage community leaders, foster business growth, expand and nurture the area's talent base and support the communities that make up the greater St. Cloud region.

St. Cloud State UniversityCollege of Science and Engineering145 WSB720 4th Avenue SSt. Cloud, MN 56301Contact: Kurt Helgeson, Assoc. Dean Bob Buemmer, Development Director Phone: 320-308-2192 Fax: 320-308-4262Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.stcloudstate.edu/coseEmployees: 2,000Higher Education.

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St. Cloud Technical College1540 Northway DriveSt. Cloud MN 56303Phone: 320-308-0015 Fax: 320-308-5568Toll Free: 800-222-1009 Website: www.sctc.eduKathy Friedrich, Customized Training [email protected] Peterson, Dean, Trade & Industry [email protected] Theis, Exec Director, Cust. Training [email protected] secondary education, consulting services, customized training.

St. Cloud Window390 Industrial Blvd.Sauk Rapids MN 56379Contact: Gary Franz, Operations ManagerPhone: 320-267-9066Fax: 320-255-1513Toll Free: 800-383-9311Email: [email protected]: www.stcloudwindow.comEmployees: 44Manufacture commercial windows.

St. Paul Brass and Aluminum Foundry 954 W Minnehaha Avenue St. Paul MN 55104Contact: Tim Hartigan, PresidentPhone: 651-488-5567 Fax: 651-488-0908Email: [email protected] Website: www.spba.net Employees: 35ISO9001:2008 registered. Manufacture brass, bronze and aluminum sand and permanent mold castings.

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Staggemeyer Stave Co., Inc.18318 State 76Caledonia MN 55921-4779Contact: Michael Staggemeyer, PresidentPhone: 507-724-3395 Fax: 507-724-3140Employees: 23 Manufacture pieces (staves and heading) for wine, whiskey and bourbon barrels.

Starrett Tru-Stone Technologies1101 Prosper DriveWaite Park, MN 56387Contact: Carlo Schwinn, General Manager Phone: 320-251-7171 Fax: 320-259-5073Email: [email protected]: www.tru-stone.comEmployees: 75Precision granite.

State Bank & Trust205 W Washington Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537Contact: Jeff Stanislawski, President Don Leapaldt, Vice PresidentPhone: 218-998-5600 Fax: 218-739-6145Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.statebanks.comEmployees: 9Full service banking.

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Stern Companies, Inc. 7756 College RoadBaxter MN 56425Contact: Shawn Hunstad, PresidentPhone: 218-828-5076 Fax: 218-825-7381Toll Free: 888-828-1020Email: [email protected]: www.sternindustries.comEmployees: 50Plastic & Rubber products and Assemblies.

Stern Manufacturing, Inc. 900 Prairie Avenue NW, P.O. Box 69Staples, MN 56479Contact: Bob Jackson, Vice PresidentPhone: 218-894-3898 x5101 Cell: 218-232-2654 Fax: 218-894-3124Email: [email protected]: www.sternmfg.comEmployees: 75Manufactures custom molded and extruded rubber products.

Steve Johnson Tool & Machine418 2nd St, PO Box 35Barrett MN 56311Contact: Steve Johnson, OwnerPhone: 320-528-2490 Fax: 320-528-2491Email: [email protected]: www.sjtm.netEmployees: 1Design and build custom jigs, fixtures, carts, conveyors, fabricating machines, assembly machines and other equipment to help manufacturers improve quality and maximize productivity.

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Stone Machinery/CNC Machine Tools 551 Phalen BlvdSt.Paul MN 55130Contact: Tom Drazkowski, Sales ManagerToll Free: 800-879-2788Phone: 651-778-8887Fax: 651-778-8886 Email: [email protected] Employees: 14Distributor of CNC machine tools. Harco, EMCO, Johnford, Chevalier, TRAK, Kurt, Robotics, & automation.

StoneL 26271 US Hwy 59Fergus Falls MN 56537Contact: Mike Westergard Phone: 218-739-5774 Fax: 218-739-5776Email: [email protected]: www.stonel.comEmployees: 36Manufacture valve communications and control sensors.

Styme Industries, Inc 9250 135th StKimball, MN 55353Contact: Chuck Lauer, Sales Manager Phone: 320-398-8486 Fax: 320-398-8484Email: [email protected]: www.styme.comEmployees: 14Custom metal fabrication includes laser, form welding, finishing on alumi-num, stainless, and mild steel.

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Sunbelt Business Advisors 3212 Rice StreetSt.Paul MN 55126Contact: Dan MulvaneyPhone: 612-860-0047 Email: [email protected]: www.mulvaneysun.comEmployees: 1Exit planning and execution, including the marketing and sale of businesses for maximum price.

Sunrise Fiberglass Corporation5175 260th Street, PO Box 606Wyoming MN 55092Contact: Byron Rieck, PresidentPhone: 651-462-5313 Fax: 651-462-5107 Email: [email protected]: www.sunrisefiberglass.comEmployees: 45Manufacture fiberglass components and assemblies for OEM use, spe-cializing in machine guards and shielding.

Superior Steel Inc.215 Main StreetPO Box 697Superior WI 54880Contact: Rusty Hoglund, PresidentPhone: 715-395-0256 Fax: 715-395-0207 Email: [email protected]: 14Machine and steel fabrication.

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Surecast Aluminum Foundry10601 Nassau Street NEBlaine MN 55449Contact: Rick Lee, President Phone: 763-784-4145 Fax: 763-784-4804Email: [email protected] Employees: 21Sale of aluminum castings.

Team Personnel Services, Inc.259 University Avenue St. Paul MN 55103Contact: Tom Cotroneo, COO Phone: 651-793-9000 Fax: 651-793-9100Toll Free: 866-399-8326Email: [email protected]: www.teampersonnel.comEmployees: 200Employment services.

Technical Die-Casting Inc.8910 West MainStockton MN 55987Contact: Randy Walters, Vice PresidentToll Free: 800-525-3168Phone: 507-689-2194Fax: 507-689-2197Email: [email protected]: www.tech-die-casting.comEmployees: 82Full-service supplier of aluminum die castings.

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Technical Plating, Inc. 8760 Xylon Avenue NBrooklyn Park MN 55445Contact: Bryan ThomasPhone: 763-424-6624 Fax: 763-424-6842Email: [email protected]: www.techplating.comEmployees: 20Metal finisher specialize in tin and electroless nickel plating of small parts produced in large quantities.

Technigraph Corporation(An Alpha Packaging Company) 850 W 3rd StreetWinona MN 55987Contact: Beth Hoven, Director of FinancePhone: 507-454-3830 Fax: 507-454-6470Email: [email protected]: www.technigraph.net Employees: 65Container decorating, specializing in the application of UV inks, labels and foils onto a variety of substrates.

Terog Manufacturing PO Box 587Stephen MN 56757Contact: Becki Sczepanski, Office ManagerPhone: 218-478-3395 Fax: 218-478-3622Email: [email protected]: www.terog.comEmployees: 26Manufacture steel sprockets and rollers.

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Thawzall LLC PO Box 100Glenwood MN 56334Contact: David Reller, General ManagerPhone: 320-634-4455Fax: 320-634-4563Email: [email protected]: www.thawzall.comEmployees: 15Provide ground thawing, concrete curing, and temporary heat for winter construction projects.

Thelen Advertising703 W St. GermainSt. Cloud, MN 56301Contact: Becky TenvoordePhone: 320-253-6510 Fax: 320-253-0159Email: [email protected]: www.thelenad.comEmployees: 10Marketing and web development.

Thermo-Tech Windows 1120 38th Ave NESauk Rapids MN 55379Contact: David Kochendorfer, CEOPhone: 320-529-4012 Fax: 320-529-4017Email: [email protected]: www.thermo-techwindows.comEmployees: 91Manufacture vinyl windows and doors.

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T.O. Plastics830 County Road 75Clearwater, MN 55320Contact: Mark Schlichtmann Director-Custom Sales & Customer ServicePhone: 320-558-2407 Fax: 320-558-5555Email: [email protected] Website: www.toplastics.comEmployees: 160Recognized as a leader in the thermoforming industry, T.O. Plastics offers a full-service operation including product and packaging design, prototyping, tooling, custom in-line thermoforming and cut sheet forming of both heavy and thin gauge parts. CNC 5-axis trimming and off-line packaging tailored to custom specifications. Materials include HIPS, KYDEX T, ABS ESD, PP PE, PC, PET, PETG, PVC, PEEK and PLA. Gauges from .003" to .357". Manufacturing in Clearwater and Otsego. Clearwater facility is ISO 9001:2008 certified with 10,000 and 100,000 status clean rooms for medical & electronics packaging.

Thompson Motors of Wykoff, Inc.PO Box 38Wykoff MN 55990Contact: Rod Thompson, PresidentPhone: 507-352-2435 Fax: 507-352-4912Employees: 33Sales of heavy duty used diesel trucks and parts, new and used. We buy used trucks. Cummins Diesel - authorized dealer.

Todd County Development Corporation347 Central Avenue, Suite 5Long Prairie, MN 56347Contact: Rick Utech, Executive DirectorPhone: 320-732-2128 Fax: 320-732-4803Email: [email protected]: www.co.todd.mn.us/toddcounty/localgovt0093.aspEmployees: 1Economic Development.

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Total Quality Systems, Inc.PO Box 441286Detroit, MI 48244Contact: Dennis Hartley, PresidentPhone: 248-760-3202 Email: [email protected]: www.totalqualitysystems.ca Employees: 3From our St. Cloud and Thief River Falls offices we can offer a full range of quality services including ISO/TS16949 consulting, quality tools, quality systems implementation, quality consulting, inspection and sorting, product certification, global sourcing for cost reductions.

Towmaster Inc. 61381 US Hwy 12 Litchfield MN 55355Contact: Janelle Johnson, CFOPhone: 320-693-7900 Fax: 320-693-7921Toll Free: 800-462-4517Email: [email protected]: www.towmaster.com Employee: 175Manufacture trailers - 2,000 to 120,000 pound capacity.

Trail King Industries2130 3rd Ave NWWest Fargo, ND 58078Contact: Kray Olson Manufacturing Engineering ManagerPhone: 701-492-2155 Email: [email protected]: www.trailking.com Employee: 500+Trail King Industries offers the most complete line of trailers in the United States. With trailers ranging in load capacities from 6,000 pounds to 1,000,000 pounds, Trail King has trailers to serve a variety of applications for markets as diverse as construction, agriculture, transportation, waste and recycling, and specialized hauling.

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Tritec Steel Fabrication210 E 8th St. S.Virginia, MN 55792Contact: Russ Smith, Vice PresidentPhone: 218-741-1083 Fax: 218-749-3795Email: [email protected]: www.tritecmn.com Employees: 42Steel Fabrication.

True North Development, LLC4302 13th Ave S., Ste. 4 #172Fargo, ND 58103Contact: Dale Knutson, OwnerPhone: 701-429-3341Fax: 701-478-2209Email: [email protected]: www.truenorth-up.com Employees: 3Determine, develop and deliver customized training in the areas of tech-nical, computer, organizational, or soft skills. Coordinate training semi-nars or workshops for private trainers and consultants, performing as your back office, city desk and outside sales. Provide contracted training management services for your company.

Truss Specialists, Inc.500 Sycamore StreetPO Box 177LaCrescent MN 55947Contact: Dean Ashbacher, PresidentPhone: 507-895-8400 Fax: 507-895-6554Toll Free: 800-328-9659 Email: [email protected] Employees: 120Truss manufacturing.

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TWF Industries, Inc. 2611 County Road 45 SWAlexandria MN 56308Contact: Tom Furrer, PresidentPhone: 320-834-8000 Fax: 320-834-8008Email: [email protected]: www.twf-industries.comEmployees: 31-50High quality industrial finishing. Pretreatment, powder coating, liquid painting, zinc phosphate, silk screening, chromate conversion, masking, degreasing, electro-magnetic shielding, stripping.

Twin City Bagel130 Hardman Ave SSouth St. Paul MN 55075Contact: Duane Hruska, Finance Manager Phone: 651-554-0200 Fax: 651-554-8383 Email: [email protected]: www.nationalchoicebakery.comEmployees: 150Wholesale manufacturer of bagels: private label, co-pack, and our own brand.

UF Inc. 207 Avenue C., Suite 220Cloquet, MN 55720Contact: Zachery Wehr, CEOPhone: 218-310-3329Fax: 218-879-8817Email: [email protected]

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UMC Inc. 500 Chelsea RoadMonticello MN 55362Contact: Don Tomann, President/CEOPhone: 763-271-5200Fax: 763-271-5249Email: [email protected]: www.ultramc.comEmployees: 180Established in 1968, UMC Inc. is ISO13485:2007, AS9100 registered/certified, provid-ing precision-machined parts for the medical, aviation, and A/E markets. Capabilities include 11-axis Mill/Turning, CNC Turning/Milling, Wire EDM, Swiss Turning, and Robotic automation, programmable CMM inspection, Regulatory Dept., Prototype Dept, Assembly, IQ/OQ/PQ Validations, VMP/Control plan.

University of MinnesotaCenter for Economic Development11 E Superior Street, Suite 210Duluth MN 55802Contact: Elaine S. Hansen, DirectorPhone: 218-726-7298 Toll Free: 888-387-4594 Email: [email protected] Fax: 218-726-6338Website: www.umdced.com Employees: 15Confidential assistance to businesses includes: business expansion and startups, feasibility analysis and studies, market research, advertising/sales, financial analy-sis, loan packaging, record keeping systems, exit planning, eCommerce, website development and analysis, software search and recommendations, hardware and network specifications, accounting software analysis, and export assistance.

Urbank Machine Inc. 55783 118th StreetParkers Prairie MN 56361Contact: Joe Klimek, Vice PresidentPhone: 218-338-6555 Fax: 218-338-6554Email: [email protected] Employees: 41Job shop specializing in precision turning, milling, mold making, and mold repair.

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Ursa Major26615 Fallbrook AveWyoming, MN 55092Contact: Dennis Stoffels, PresidentPhone: 651-462-4721Fax: 651-462-4721Email: [email protected]: www.ursamajor.net Employees: 6CNC Machining, CNC Turning, Vinyl Coating, Vinyl Molding, Metal Fabri-cation + More! Aluminum, steel, tool steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, plastics. Ursa Major provides our customers products to their requirements, "and then some," through ongoing improvements in quality to all aspects of manufacturing. ISO 9001:2008 Registered.

U.S. Bank Business loans and lines, letters of credit, cash man-agement services, deposit services, other financial services. Locations throughout the midwest.

U.S. Bank - Duluth U.S. Bank - St. Cloud 130 W Superior Street 1015 West St. Germain Duluth, MN 55803 St. Cloud, MN 56301 Michael J. Murray, VP Julie Whitney, VP218-723-2934 320-259-8378 218-720-1097 (fax) 320-259-8362 (fax)[email protected] [email protected] www.usbank.comEmployees: 13 Employees: 8

Vermilion Community College1900 East Camp Street Ely MN 55731Contact: Chris Hegenbarth Phone: 218-235-2164 Fax: 218-235-2173Toll Free: 800-657-3608 Email: [email protected]: www.vcc.eduTraining and education provider.

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Viking Industries38169 County Road 2St. Joseph, MN 56374Contact: Mike Legatt, PresidentPhone: 320-259-0909 Fax: 320-259-4705Email: [email protected]: www.vikinglogfurniture.com www.northwoodsbilliards.com www.logkitchencabinets.com.Employees: 18Manufactures log style kitchen cabinets and log furniture for the bedroom, living room, dining room and rec room to include log pool tables.

VoyageR Aluminum 803 Central Avenue, PO Box 566Brandon MN 56315Contact: Megan Nicholas Phone: 800-980-4940 Fax: 320-834-4439Email: [email protected]: www.voyageraluminum.com Employees: 42Supply and fabrication of aluminum, including aluminum extrusions, sheet, painted sheet and tread bright. Voyager Dock and Titan Deck.

W.P. & R.S. Mars Company4319 West First StreetDuluth MN 55807Contact: Bob MarsPhone: 218-628-0303 Fax: 218-628-3594Toll Free: 800-662-5789Email: [email protected]: www.marssupply.comIndustrial supply distributor specializing in: Abrasives, Blast & Deburring, Cutting Tools, Hand & Power Tools, Metalworking Fluids, MROP, Power Transmission & Rubber Products, Precision Measuring, Shop Tools, Safety Supplies and Supply Chain Management Services.

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Wadena Hide & Fur Co. Inc. Hwy 10 West, PO Box 309Wadena MN 56482Contact: Tom Paper, CEOPhone: 218-631-2617 Fax: 218-631-2625Toll Free: 800-450-2617Employees: 6Buying scrap metal: ferrous and non ferrous (scrap steel, aluminum, bor-ings, copper, batteries). Selling: new steel. Roll-off and container service available.

Wahpeton Economic Development1900 4th St N, PO Box 490 Wahpeton ND 58074Contact: Jane Priebe, CEcD DirectorPhone Office: 701-642-8559Phone Direct: 701-591-2109 Fax: 701-642-1428Email: [email protected]: www.wahpeton.comEmployees: 2Assist with project financing, housing development, and coordination of community economic development programs.

Waltek, Inc.14310 Sunfish Lake BlvdRamsey, MN 55303Contact: Steve Rusher, CFOPhone: 763-427-3181Fax: 763-427-3216Email: [email protected]: www.waltekinc.comEmployees: 95Manufacture investment castings.

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WASP, Inc.20631 State Hwy 55, PO Box 249Glenwood, MN 56334Contact: Teresa Jergenson, Senior Human Resources ManagerPhone: 320-634-5126Fax: 320-634-5880Email: [email protected]: www.waspinc.com Employees: 300Manufactures ground support equipment for the airline industry and conveyor systems for the package handling industry.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 400 South First StreetSt. Cloud, MN 56301Contact: Randy Skarphol, Business Dev. OfficerPhone: 320-293-9804Fax: 320-229-3728Email: [email protected]: www.wellsfargo.com Employees: 30Complete financial services including: operating lines of credit, equipment loans, real estate loans, merchant services, insurance, foreign exchange, payroll, employee benefits, and electronic deposit.

Welsh Construction 4350 Baker Road, Suite 400Minnetonka, MN 55343Contact: Philip Rondeau Business DevelopmentPhone: 952-897-7700Fax: 952-541-8024Email: [email protected] Website: www.welshconstruct.com Employees: 41New construction, tenant improvement, and construction management services for commercial clients throughout the U.S., with extensive industrial experience including distribution, manufacturing, and office/warehouse space. Welsh Construc-tion is a part of a full-service real estate company with expertise in every aspect of commercial real estate, including brokerage, property and facility management, architecture, construction, development, mortgage financing, special asset services, and investment services.

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West Central Initiative PO Box 318Fergus Falls, MN 56538-0318Contact: Dale UmlaufPhone: 218-739-2239 Fax: 218-739-5381Toll Free: 800-735-2239 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wcif.org Employees: 16Regional community foundation serving to strengthen businesses in west central Minnesota through gap financing for start-ups and expansions, workforce training grants and small business development assistance.

West Central Steel110 19th Street NW, PO Box 1178Willmar MN 56201Contact: Jeff Allinder, COOPhone: 320-235-4070 Fax: 320-214-5226Toll Free: 800-992-8853 Email: [email protected]: www.wcsteel.com Employees: 80Steel service center equipped with tube and shapes 3D laser with bolt taping done in one process, laser plate processing, plasma cutting, high definition beveling plasma cutting, oxyfuel torches, press brake and shears, and saw cutting to supply fabricated parts to our customers. Delivering steel throughout the upper Midwest.

West Central Tool & Grinding3610 Dakota StreetAlexandria MN 56308Contact: Ray Lesnau, PresidentPhone: 320-762-8305Fax: 320-762-7230Email: [email protected]: 5Manufacture carbide cutting tools; and sharpening of cutting tools.

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West Tool & Design 1220 N Tower Rd, Fergus Falls, MN 56537110 Memory Lane, Battle Lake MN 56515Contact: Evan Westra, CEO Glen Westra, BattleLake Plant MgrPhone: 218-739-4990 Fax: 218-739-4989Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: www.westtoolff.comEmployees: 25Design engineering, tooling, jigs and fixtures, stainless steel fabrication and repair. Wire EDM cutting, CNC production machining, production welding, waterjet cutting, sheet metal fabrication, outdoor electrical enclosures (UL Listed), copper and stainless steel kitchens.

Whirltronics Inc.208 Centennial DriveBuffalo MN 55313Contact: Lee SchultzPhone: 763-682-1716Fax: 763-682-2197Email: [email protected]: www.whirltronics.comEmployees: 60Specializing in stamping and forming (including hot forming), heat treating, milling and powder coat painting of low, medium and high carbon steels to .375" thick. ISO 9001:2008 certified.

White Earth Tribal & Community College 124 50 First St, PO Box 478Mahnomen MN 56557Contact: Deb McArthur, Dir. Special ProjectsPhone: 218-935-0417 Fax: 218-936-5614Email: [email protected]: www.wetcc.orgEmployees: 28Educational service.

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White Oak Metals 14122 Norway Pine Road, PO Box 737Dalton MN 56324-0737Contact: Perry Mertz, PresidentPhone: 218-589-7120 Fax: 218-589-7125Email: [email protected]: www.whiteoakmetals.comEmployees: 25Custom contracted miscellaneous metal items.

Windings, Inc. 208 N Valley St, PO Box 566New Ulm MN 56073-0566Contact: Jerry Kauffman, President & CEOPhone: 507-359-2034 Fax: 507-354-5383Toll Free: 800-795-5833 Email: [email protected]: www.windings.comEmployees: 100Manufacturer of custom motor stators, rotors, lamination stacks and other custom wound products. We also produce specialized motor products such as Low Inertia DC Motors, Self Synchronous AC Motors, Analog Tachom-eters and Specialty Generators.

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College 600 North 21st Street Superior WI 54880Contact: Garry Krause, Academic Dean, Trade & TechnicalPhone: 715-394-6677, Ext. 6339 Fax: 715-394-3771Email: [email protected]: www.witc.eduProvide training for business and industry.

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Woodcraft Industries, Inc. 525 Lincoln Ave SESt. Cloud, MN 56304Contact: Tammy Mollet, Quality and Cont. Improv. ManagerPhone: 320-252-1503 Fax: 320-656-2199Email: [email protected]: www.woodcraftind.comEmployees: 350Wood components, doors, and moldings for the cabinet industry.

Wood'n Pallets, Inc.130 16th Street, PO Box 203Windom MN 56101Contact: Glenda Spainour, Administrative AssistantPhone: 507-831-1132 Fax: 507-831-5785Email: [email protected]: 18Manufacture, recycle, buy, sell and repair pallets.

Woodville Pork16289 368 AvenueWaseca MN 56093Contact: Paul Zimmerman, OwnerPhone: 507-835-8333Fax: 507-835-8383Email: [email protected]: 16Agriculture.

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The Work ConnectionThe Work Connection specializes in customized Human Resource outsourc-ing strategies. Services include: employee leasing, payroll and benefits administration, compliance, safety consulting, employee integration. Re-cruitment of long-term, short-term, and seasonal employees. Work Connection - Alexandria Work Connection - St. Cloud1402 Broadway Street 2719 Division Street #4Alexandria MN 56308 St. Cloud, MN 56301Nathan Brown Nathan Brown Senior Business Consultant Senior Business Consultant320-762-2001 320-259-9675 320-762-2008 (fax) 320-259-4261 (fax)[email protected] [email protected] www.theworkconnection.com Employees: 6 Employees: 5

Wright County Economic Development PartnershipPO Box 525Rockford MN 55373Contact: Ted LaFrance, DirectorPhone: 763-477-3086 Fax: 763-477-3054Email: [email protected] Website: www.wrightpartnership.orgEmployees: 2Business and Economic Development.

WW Johnson Meat Co.2001 E 24th St. Minneapolis, MN 55404Contact: Karan Rathburn, HR ManagerPhone: 612-746-0610Fax: 612-721-4194Email: [email protected]: 70Fresh and frozen ground beef.

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Xcel Energy13999 Industrial Blvd.Becker, MN 55308Contact: Cindy Shore, ManagerPhone: 763-261-3117 Fax: 763-261-3154Email: [email protected]: www.xcelenergy.comEmployees: 12,325Electric, gas, renewable energy utility.

Young Manufacturing Inc. 2331 North 42nd StreetGrand Forks ND 58203Contact: Dave Young, PresidentPhone: 701-772-5541 Fax: 701-772-1636Toll Free: 800-451-9884Email: [email protected] Website: www.youngmfg.com Employees: 50Laser Cutting, Prototyping, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Tube Bending, Metal Stamping, Tool & Die Making, Wire EDM, Machining, Assembly & Weld-ing.

Zakobe Metal Stampings21728 county road 71Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Contact: Teresa Karnes, PresidentPhone: 218-326-5870 Fax: 218-326-5871Email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.zakobe.comEmployees: 2Production of metal stamped parts, metal stamping, machining, tool and die.

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Abrasive, Absorbent, Adhesives Black Diamond Granules Central McGowan, Inc. Kendeco Tool Crib Praxair Distribution W.P. & R.S. Mars Co.

Accounting/Tax Services Carlson Advisors Christianson & Associates CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Eide Bailly LLP KDV, Ltd. Schlenner Wenner & Co.

Advertising - see Marketing Air Compressors Ingersoll Rand

Air Medical Supplier Spectrum Aeromed

Aluminum Extrusions Alexandria Industries Erickson Metals of MN VoyageR Aluminum

Aluminum Service Center Erickson Metals of MN VoyageR Aluminum

Animal Science Form-A-Feed Ralco Nutrition, Inc. Woodville Pork

Architectural Services Bauer Design Build, LLC LHB, Inc. Welsh Construction

Assembly Alexandria Industries Alexandria Opportunities Ctr.

Assembly (cont.) Cast Corporation Cosmos Enterprises Donnelly Custom Mfg. E & O Tool and Mfg. Hartfiel Automation Hibbing Fabricators Highroad LLC Industrial Molded Rubber King Solutions Larkin Industries Lind-Rite Precision, Inc. Northland Machine Productive Alternatives RiteWay Manufacturing, Inc. Stern Companies, Inc. Steve Johnson Tool & Mach. Young Manufacturing

Attorney Arthur Chapman Kettering... Larkin Hoffman Daly Leonard, Street and Deinard Rinke Noonan Law Firm Augers / Auger Flighting Custom Welding & Metal Fab. Falcon Industries Inc.

Automation Distributor Hartfiel Automation Mielke Electric Works Stone Machinery

Automotive & Truck Altec HiLine Fargo Assembly Company Koronis Parts Inc. Metro Moulded Parts New Flyer of America Prime Design Alum. Racks Thompson Motors of Wykoff

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Bending & Stretchforming (cont.) Custom Welding & Metal Fab. RiteWay Manufacturing, Inc. VoyageR Aluminum Whirltronics Inc.

Bin Manufacturing Custom Welding & Metal Fab. Lowry Manufacturing

Castings Badger Foundry Carley Foundry CAST Corporation C-J Industries Dotson Company Dycast Specialties Corp. Invest Cast, Inc. Joyner's Die Casting & Plating ME Elecmetal Minncast, Inc. Modern Metals Foundry Northern Iron of St. Paul, LLC Northwest Castings, Inc. Pier Foundry Smith Foundry Company St. Paul Brass & Aluminum SureCast Aluminum Foundry Technical Die-Casting Inc. Waltek, Inc.

Clinic HealthPartners Central MN

Clock Manufacturer American Time & Signal

Communication Services Arvig Communication Sys. ECI Networks Hector Communications Corp. IDA Corporation

Computer / Software Carlson Advisors Cooper's Office Supply Crystal Certified Solutions ECI Networks KDV, Ltd. MasterGraphics Inc. Network Center Communic. Northstar Tech. Solutions riteSOFT, LLC

Construction Building Materials A.R.Engh Heating & Air Cond. Accuflex Coatings Acoustigreen Alpine Cabinetry Amcon Block & Precast Crystal Cabinet Works Dura Supreme Cabinetry Extreme Panel Technologies Lavelle Company Majestic Log Homes Marshall Truss Systems McDowall Company Solar Skies Manufacturing Truss Specialists Inc. Viking Industries

Construction Equipment Aspen Aerials Custom Products of Litchfield Genesis Manufacturing, LLC Herculift Midsota Manufacturing Thawzall Inc.

Construction Contractor Bauer Design Build, LLC Welsh Construction

Consulting Services Activedge, LLC Alignex, Inc. Arete Enterprising LLC Arrowhead Product Dev. Betts & Associates

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Consulting Services (cont.) The Competitive Edge Dakota MEP Dori S. Ann Company Energy Management Sol. Institute for Bus. and Ind. Dev. SealedBid Marketing Sunbelt Business Advisors True North Development

Containers DMH Companies North Central Containers T.O. Plastics

Design/Drafting/Engineering AmeriFab Industries Arrowhead Product Dev. Backman Welding Benchmark Electronics Com Del Innovation Elk River Machine Company Engel Metallurgical Highroad LLC IDA Corporation I.D. Machine Inc. Ickler Company Institute for Bus. and Ind. Dev. LHB, Inc. Lowry Manufacturing MasterGraphics Inc. Paradigm Tool & Design RiteWay Manufacturing, Inc. SJF Material Handling Steve Johnson Tool & Mach. T.O. Plastics

Die Casting Dycast Specialties Corp. Joyner's Die Casting & Plating Pace Industries Technical Die-Casting Inc.

EDM Cast Corporation Paradigm Tool & Design

EDM (cont.) RiteWay Manufacturing, Inc. UMC, Inc. West Tool & Design Young Manufacturing

Economic Development Alexandria Area EDC APEX Barnesville EDA City of Big Lake City of Duluth Consulate General of Canada Duluth Area Chamber Elbow Lake Chamber Fergus Falls Area EIC Initiative Foundation IRRRB Minnesota Chamber of Comm Minnesota Power Minnesota Trade Office Minnesota Workforce/DEED City of Monticello Otter Tail Power Company Greater St. Cloud Dev. Corp. Todd County Dev.Corporation UMD Center for Econ. Dev. Wahpeton Economic Dev. West Central Initiative Wright Cty Econ. Dev. Partn.

Education/Training Alex. Tech. & Comm. College Central MN Jobs & Training The Competitive Edge Duluth Public Schools Fergus Falls Public Schools Fond du Lac Tribal College Hibbing Community College Itasca Community College Lake Superior College Mesabi Range College MN State Comm/Tech College New York Mills High School ND State College of Science

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Education/Training (cont.) NDSU Dept of Ind. Mfg Eng. Northeast Higher Ed District North Jr. High Dist. 742 Ridgewater College Sartell High School St. Cloud State University St. Cloud Technical College Vermilion Community College White Earth Tribal & Comm... Wisconsin Indianhead Tech.

Electric Utility Cass County Electric Minnesota Power Otter Tail Power Company Xcel Energy

Electrical Components/Repair Highroad LLC Mielke Electric Works Windings, Inc.

Employees Alexandria Opportunities Ctr. Aerotek ASI Employment Atlas Staffing Doherty Staffing Solutions Employment Plus Freelance Professionals Manpower Pro Staff Productive Alternatives Search Resources of Bemidji Specialty Staff Inc. Team Personnel Services The Work Connection

Engineering - see Design

Equipment Manufacturer - See Machine Manufacturer

Equipment Sales/Rebuilding Central McGowan, Inc. DMH Companies Herculift Hills Stainless Steel Ickler Company The Laurentian Group Mielke Electric Works Praxair Distribution Rapids Process Equipment Ring & Associates

Fabrication Aitkin Iron Works Alexandria Industries AmeriFab Industries Backman Welding Ben's Structural Fabrication Cosmos Enterprises Custom Products of Litchfield Custom Welding & Metal Fab. Dynamic Machining E & O Plastics, Inc. FlexTM Inc. Genesis Manufacturing, LLC Hibbing Fabricators Highroad LLC Hills Stainless Steel Huot Manufacturing Ickler Company The Integris Group Kittok Sales Kustom Machine Larkin Industries Lehman's Machine, Inc. Louis Industries Midsota Manufacturing MINNCOR Industries NRRI NETTwork Manufacturing Inc. Northland Machine Northstar Aerospace Park Industries Pequot Tool & Mfg. Precision Fiberglass Products

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Fabrication (cont.) Rapids Process Equipment RDM of Minnesota RiteWay Manufacturing, Inc. Seitz Stainless Spooner Machine Steve Johnson Tool & Mach. Styme Industries, Inc Sunrise Fiberglass Superior Steel Tritec Steel Fabrication VoyageR Aluminum WASP, Inc. West Central Steel White Oak Metals Young Manufacturing ZaKobe Metal Stampings

Fasteners Cottington Co Inc. Gardner Bender Kittok Sales W.P. & R.S. Mars Co.

Fiberglass Fabrication Koronis Parts Inc. Precision Fiberglass Sunrise Fiberglass

Filtration Products Ron-Vik, Incorporated

Financial Services 401(k) Plan Professionals AdvisorNet Mortgage LLC Bank of the West Carlson Advisors CMDC Eide Bailly LLP Euler Hermes F.F. Fisher Leasing Corp. Falcon National Bank First National Bank Glenwood State Bank Heartland Payment Systems

Financial Services (cont.) Initiative Foundation KDV, Ltd. CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP MidCountry Bank MN Business Finance Corp. Nat'l Bank of Commerce Northland Foundation Primerica Quazar Capital Corporation Republic Bank Schlenner Wenner & Co. Security State Bank State Bank & Trust US Bank Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. West Central Initiative

Finishing - Black Oxide ECO Finishing Lars Metal Finishing

Finishing - Liquid Painting Accuflex Coatings Alexandria Industries Backman Welding Custom Products of Litchfield Industrial Finishing Services Joyner's Die Casting & Plating RDM of MInnesota TWF Industries

Finishing - Plating Alexandria Industries Douglas Alexandria Finishing ECO Finishing Hibbing Fabricators Joyner's Die Casting & Plating Technical Plating, Inc.

Finishing - Polishing Hills Stainless Steel Joyner's Die Casting & Plating

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Finishing - Powder Coating Accuflex Coatings Alexandria Industries All Pro Powder Coating Custom Products of Litchfield Douglas Alexandria Finishing Huot Manufacturing Industrial Finishing Services Joyner's Die Casting & Plating RIE Coatings TWF Industries Whirltronics Inc.

Finishing - Protective Coatings Alexandria Industries Industrial Finishing Services RIE Coatings TWF Industries Whirltronics, Inc. Ursa Major

Food & Beverage Industry Giant Snacks Gregory's Foods Inc. MN Dehydrated Vegetables Red River Commodities Salad Makers Inc. SK Food Specialty Processing Twin City Bagel WW Johnson Meat Co.

Forklift Rental Herculift Material Handling Resources

Foundry - see Castings

Freight Services - see Shipping

Furniture/Cabinets Alpine Cabinetry Dura Supreme Cabinetry Crystal Cabinet Works HawksBoots Manufacturing Homark Company

Furniture/Cabinets (cont.) Ring & Associates Productive Alternatives Viking Industries

Granite Cold Spring Granite Starrett Tru-Stone Tech.

Grinding B&D Rollers of MN Backman Welding I.D. Machine Industrial Molded Rubber IRD Ceramics Kruse Machining Lehman's Machine, Inc. Matthew Schmidt Machining Minnesota Tool Group West Central Tool & Grinding

Hand Tools Central McGowan, Inc. Enderes Tool Company Ring & Associates W.P. & R.S. Mars Co.

Heat Treating Northwest Casting, Inc. Pallet Service Corp. (wood) Whirltronics, Inc.

Industrial Supplies/Fasteners Central McGowan, Inc. Kendeco Tool Crib W.P. & R.S. Mars Co.

Inspection / Measuring Equipment & Services David Olson Sales Company Kendeco Tool Crib Ring & Associates W.P. & R.S. Mars Co.

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Imaging and Etching Ikonics Corporation

Insurance Apollo Insurance Associated Insurance Agents Benefit Strategies Group Dawson Insurance Euler Hermes Insight Insurance Meadowbrook Insurance MidCountry Bank Sentry Insurance Solutions Insurance Agencies Laser Cutting Chappell Central Custom Products of Litchfield Hibbing Fabricators Hills Stainless Steel Innova Industries Kittok Sales Koronis Parts Inc. Larkin Industries Pequot Tool & Mfg. RDM of Minnesota RiteWay Manufacturing, Inc. West Central Steel Young Manufacturing

Lawn & Garden Products G & J Awnings & Canvas Master Mark Plastics T.O. Plastics Whirltronics, Inc.

Lighting Lighting House USA, Inc.

Lubricants, Greases, Fluids Accuflex Coatings Kendeco Tool Crib Ring & Associates W.P. & R.S. Mars Co.

Machine / Equip Manufacturer Aagard Group Akkerman, Inc. Con-Tek Machine Inc. Custom Welding & Metal Fab. Douglas Machine Exodus Machines Inc. Genesis Manufacturing, LLC Hali-Brite Hills Stainless Steel Lowry Manufacturing Moline Machinery LLC Park Industries Rotochopper, Inc. Steve Johnson Tool & Mach. Superior Steel Thawzall Inc.

Machine Tools / Tooling Acces. David Olson Sales Company Hales Machine Tool Highroad LLC Huot Manufacturing Kendeco Tool Crib Orca Machine Tools Inc. Productivity, Inc. Ring & Associates Stone Machinery West Tool & Design West Central Tool & Grinding W.P. & R.S. Mars Co.

Machinery Mover - see Rigger

Machinery/Equipment Sales Central McGowan, Inc. DMH Companies Hales Machine Tool Herculift The Laurentian Group Praxair Distribution Precision Machine LLC Stone Machinery

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Machining Aitkin Iron Works Alexandria Industries B&D Rollers of MN Backman Welding Carley Foundry CAST Corporation Com Del Innovation Cosmos Enterprises Cottington Co Inc. Dakota Automation Dee, Inc. Douglas Alexandria Finishing Dotson Company DS Manufacturing Duluth Brass Manufacturing Elk River Machine Company FlexTM, Inc. Galaxy Precision, Inc. HawksBoots Manufacturing Highroad LLC Huot Manufacturing Ickler Company I.D. Machine IRD Ceramics Joyner's Die Casting & Plating Kittok Sales Koronis Parts Inc Kruse Machining. Kustom Machine Lehman's Machine, Inc. Lind-Rite Precision, Inc. Matthew Schmidt Machining Midwest Automatic Products NETTwork Manufacturing Inc. Northern Engineering Northland Machine Northstar Aerospace Northwest Rule Die Park Industries Pier Foundry Pellco Machine Pequot Tool & Mfg. Precision Points Machining Quality Stamping & Mfg

Machining (cont.) Rapids Process Equipment R/C Machining RDM of Minnesota RiteWay Manufacturing, Inc. Spooner Machine Steve Johnson Tool & Mach. Technical Die-Casting Inc. UMC, Inc. Urbank Machine Inc. Ursa Major West Tool & Design Whirltronics Inc. Young Manufacturing ZaKobe Metal Stampings

Management Consulting Arrowhead Product Dev. Inc. Betts & Associates Carlson Advisors The Competitive Edge Dakota MEP Eide Bailly LLP Larkin Hoffman Daly Clifton LarsonAllen, LLP

Manufacturers Representative Arrowhead Product Dev. Inc. Cottington Co Inc Highroad LLC Kittok Sales Inc. Ring & Associates

Marine Products/Services Fraser Shipyards, Inc. G & J Awnings & Canvas Porta-Dock, Inc. VoyageR Aluminum

Marketing Services The Competitive Edge Custom Graphics Don Farleo Advertising Minnesota DEED SealedBid Marketing Thelen Advertising

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Material Handling Equipment DMH Companies Herculift Lowry Manufacturing Rapat Corporation SJF Material Handling Inc. WASP, Inc.

Mergers/Acquisitions Carlson Advisors CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP KDV, Ltd. Larkin Hoffman Daly Quazar Capital Corporation SealedBid Marketing Sunbelt Business Advisors

Mining Industry Iracore International, Inc ME Elecmetal

Modular/Manufactured Homes Homark Company

Molding - Plastic Aggressive Industries Com Del Innovation Darter Plastics, Inc. Donnelly Custom Mfg. E & O Tool & Plastics Industrial Molded Rubber Koronis Parts Inc. Premier Plastics Mikros Engineering Ron-Vik, Inc. Stern Industries T. O. Plastics Ursa Major

Molding - Rubber B&D Rollers of MN Industrial Molded Rubber Metro Moulded Parts Stern Industries

Molding - Urethane B&D Rollers of MN Industrial Molded Rubber

Mold Making Cast Corporation Darter Plastics Donnelly Custom Mfg. E & O Tool & Plastics Joyner's Die Casting & Plating T.O. Plastics Technical Die-Casting Inc. Ursa Major

MRO Supplies Huot Manufacturing W.P. & R.S. Mars Co.

Orthopeadic Products Bird & Cronin, Inc.

Packaging Alexandria Opportunities Cen. E & O Tool & Mfg. Larkin Industries Productive Alternatives

Pallets DMH Companies J & B Pallets King Solutions Northland Pallet Pallet Service Corporation Wood'n Pallets, Inc.

Payroll Service Atlas Staffing Inc. Carlson Advisors Eide Bailly LLP Insight Insurance Services KDV, Ltd. The Work Connection

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Plasma Cutting AmeriFab Industries Backman Welding Central McGowan, Inc. Custom Welding & Metal Fab. Hills Stainless Steel Park Industries RiteWay Manufacturing, Inc. Spooner Machine West Central Steel

Plastics: Molding - see Molding

Plastics: Warehouse Plastics International

Plating - see Finishing

Powder Coating - see Finishing

Printing Custom Graphics Inc. ECM Publishers, Inc. EJ Enterprises The Integris Group J & M Printing Technigraph Corporation

Promotional Products EJ Enterprises HawksBoots Manufacturing Joyner's Die Casting & Plating

Prototypes Alexandria Industries Backman Welding Cast Corporation E & O Tool & Mfg. Hibbing Fabricators Highroad LLC Innova Industries Larkin Industries Lehman's Machine, Inc. Kittok Sales Northland Machine NRRI

Prototypes (cont.) RiteWay Manufacturing, Inc. Steve Johnson Tool & Mach. T. O. Plastics UMC, Inc. Whirltronics, Inc. Windings, Inc. Young Manufacturing

Quality Consulting / Training Alexandria Tech/Comm. Coll. Dakota MEP Dori S. Ann Company Enterprise Minnesota Ridgewater College Total Quality Systems, Inc.

Radiators L & M Radiator, Inc.

Recycling Services DMH Companies Northern Metals Recycling Pallet Service Corp. Shred Right Wadena Hide & Fur

Rigger Kanga Machinery Robotics Central McGowan, Inc. Stone Machinery Rubber Products B & D Rollers of MN Industrial Molded Rubber Metro Moulded Parts Premier Products, Inc. Robinson Rubber Products Stern Manufacturing W.P. & R.S. Mars Co.

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Safety Products/Consultation Herculift Industrial Protection Corp. OECS, Inc. W.P. & R.S. Mars Co.

Screw Machining Barrett Manufacturing Cosmos Enterprises Kittok Sales Lind-Rite Precision Midwest Automatic Products R/C Machining Company

Sheet Metal Fabrication Backman Welding Chappell Central Custom Products of Litchfield FlexTM Inc. Hibbing Fabricators Highroad LLC Hills Stainless Steel Huot Manufacturing Kittok Sales Lind-Rite Precision, Inc. McDowall Company Pequot Tool & Mfg. RiteWay Manufacturing, Inc. VoyageR Aluminum West Tool & Design Young Manufacturing

Shipping / Trucking Brenny Transportation CarCo Automotive, Inc King Solutions UPS

Silk Screening Custom Graphics Inc. Industrial Finishing Services Productive Alternatives TWF Industries

Snowmobile Industry Arctic Cat Koronis Parts Inc.

Solar Products Solar Skies Manufacturing

Spinforming Glenn Metalcraft Inc.

Sprockets/Rollers Terog Manufacturing Co. W.P. & R.S. Mars Co.Staffing Agency - see Employees

Stamping Com Del Innovation Cosmos Enterprises Cottington Company FlexTM Inc. Huot Manufacturing Kittok Sales Pequot Tool & Mfg. Quality Stamping & Mfg. Whirltronics, Inc. Young Manufacturing Zakobe Metal Stampings

Starch Polymers Chemstar Products Co.

Stave Manufacturing Staggemeyer Stave Co.

Steel Service Center Ratner Steel Supply West Central Steel

Structural Steel Ben's Structural Fabrication Central MN Fabricating Lowry Manufacturing West Central Steel

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Tooling - see Machine Tools

Tool & Die Making CAST Corporation FlexTM, Inc. Highroad LLC Lakeland Mold Company Minnesota Tool Group Northwest Rule Die T.O. Plastics Young Manufacturing ZaKobe Metal Stampings

Trailers Cottington Company Hills Stainless Steel Midsota Manufacturing Trail King Industries Towmaster, Inc.

Training - see Education

Transportation - see Shipping

Truss Manufacturer Marshall Truss Systems Truss Specialists

Tube Bending Alexandria Industries Backman Welding Custom Products of Litchfield Heartthrob Exhaust Inc Kittok Sales Koronis Parts Inc. Northstar Aerospace RiteWay Manufacturing, Inc. VoyageR Aluminum Young Manufacturing

Tubing, Pipe, Valves, Fittings Chicago Tube & Iron Cottington Co Inc.

Tunnel-Boring Equipment Akkerman, Inc.

Uniform Rental Ameripride Linen

Urethane Products & Molding Accuflex Coatings B & D Rollers of MN Endurance Technologies Industrial Molded Rubber

Waterjet Cutting Heartthrob Exhaust Inc HydroSolutions of Duluth

Website Services Don Farleo Advertising ECI Networks Thelen Advertising

Welding Aitkin Iron Works AmeriFab Industries Backman Welding Cosmos Enterprises Custom Products of Litchfield Custom Welding & Metal Fab. Douglas Alexandria Finishing Dynamic Machining Elk River Machine Company Hills Stainless Steel I.D. Machine Ickler Company Kittok Sales Kustom Machine Lehman's Machine, Inc. Lowry Manufacturing Matthew Schmidt Machining Northland Machine Northstar Aerospace Park Industries

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Welding (cont.) Pequot Tool & Mfg. RDM of Minnesota RiteWay Manufacturing, Inc. Ro-Banks Tool & Mfg. Spooner Machine Steve Johnson Tool... VoyageR Aluminum WASP, Inc. Young Manufacturing

Welding Gases & Supplies Central McGowan, Inc. Praxair Distribution

Window Manufacturer Infinity Rep. Windows Marvin Windows and Doors St. Cloud Window Thermo-Tech Windows

Wood Products Crystal Cabinet Works Dura Supreme Glacial Wood Products JSM Woodworks LLP Majestic Log Homes Inc. Productive Alternatives Woodcraft Industries, Inc. Viking Industries

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Members can purchase a “promotional package” that includes: • Exposure to over 400 companies • Display advertising options • Website promotion • Corporate Golf Sponsorship • … and more!

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At MidCountry Bank we offer a complete line of financial productsthat can be custom designed for all kinds of businesses.

You’ll like the fact that our business specialists are strategic thinkers.They have the power to make prompt decisions on your behalf.

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Customer Performance is the passion of Northern

Engineering in Superior Wisconsin Northern Engineering specializes in precision

production machining as well as repair and renewal of mechanical equipment, industrial gear drives, conveying systems, propulsion systems, engine

heads and valves, shaft and bearing replacement, analytical assessment and testing since 1916. All

services available twenty-four (24) hours a day on-site or in shop.

Contact James Farkas at [email protected]

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A Workers CompensationSelf-Insurance Program

serving 115 companies with over $8 million in premiums

Reduce workers compensation costs Gain control over workers comp claims handling and

loss control Participants must have a solid financial status, good

workers compensation loss records and an acceptable loss control program

Participants must be Minnesota based manufacturing members of AMFA, CMMA or TSMA

To find out if your company can benefit from the Trifac Self-Insurance Fund, call the Association office.

800-654-5773 or [email protected]

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AitkinAitkin Iron Works

AlbanyGalaxy Precision, Inc.Master Mark Plastics

AlbertvilleOrca Machine Tools, Inc.

Alexandria 3M - Abrasive Systems DivisionAagard Group LLCAlexandria Area EDCAlexandria IndustriesAlexandria Opportunity CenterAlexandria Tech.& Comm. CollegeBremerCompetitive EdgeCottington Co. Inc.Doherty Staffing SolutionsDonnelly Custom Mfg.Douglas Alexandria FinishingDouglas MachineGardner BenderIRD CeramicsManpowerMaterial Handling Resources, Inc.Pro StaffSolar Skies Mfg, LLCTWF IndustriesWest Central Tool & GrindingWork Connection

AndoverCMDC

Avon Midsota Manufacturing Inc.Northwest Rule Die, Inc.Seitz Stainless

BarnesvilleBarnesville EDA

BarrettBarrett Manufacturing, Inc.Steve Johnson Tool & Machine

BaxterStern Companies, Inc.

BeckerDarter Plastics, Inc.Majestic Log Homes Inc.Xcel Energy

BemidjiSearch Resources of Bemidji

Big LakeCity of Big LakeIndustrial Molded Rubber Prod.Lean Manufacturing of MNNorthstar Technology Solutions

BlaineCarley Foundry, Inc.SureCast Aluminum Foundry

BloomingtonASI EmploymentLarkin Hoffman Daly & LindgrenMeadowbrook Insurance GroupModern Metals FoundryPrimericaSpecialty Staff, Inc.

BrahamPremier Products, Inc.

MINNESOTA

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BrainerdEmp. Resource Center, Inc.Lakeland Mold Company

BrandonParadigm Tool & DesignVoyager Aluminum

Brooklyn ParkJoyner's Die CastingMikros EngineeringTechnical Plating, Inc.

BrootenGlacial Wood Products

BrownsdaleAkkerman, Inc.

BuffaloCrystal Certified Solutions, IncWhirltronics Inc.

CaledoniaStaggemeyer Stave Co.

ChanhassenEnergy Mgt. Solutions, Inc.

ChisholmMN Twist DrillNE Higher Education District

ClearwaterT.O. Plastics

CloquetFond du Lac Tribal CollegeUF Inc.

CohassetRapids Process Equipment

CorcoranDMH Companies

CokatoA.R. Engh Heating & Air Cond.

Cold SpringCold Spring Granite

Columbia HeightsInvest Cast, Inc.

Coon RapidsECM Publishers, Inc.Erickson Metals of MN Inc.Metro Moulded Parts, Inc.

CosmosFalcon Industries, Inc.Kruse Machining

CottonwoodExtreme Panel Technologies

CrookstonDee, Inc.

CrosbyHali-Brite, Inc.

DaltonWhite Oak Metals

DasselAmerican Time & SignalPorta-Dock

DaytonKing Solutions, Inc.

DelanoAcoustigreen

MINNESOTA

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Detroit LakesMN State Comm & Tech CollegePro ResourcesRing & Associates

Dodge CenterRDM of Minnesota

DuluthAltec HiLine, LLCAPEXAspen AerialsBraun IntertecChicago Tube & Iron, Inc.Duluth Area ChamberDuluth Brass ManufacturingDuluth Public SchoolsDuluth, City ofHawksBoots ManufacturingHydroSolutions of Duluth, Inc.Ikonics CorporationIngersoll RandLake Superior CollegeLHB, Inc.ME ElecmetalMielke Electric WorksMinnesota PowerMoline Machinery, LLCNorthland FoundationNorthstar AerospaceNRRIPraxair Distribution, Inc.Republic BankRJF Agencies, Inc.UMD Center for Economic Dev.US BankWP&RS Mars Co. Inc.

EaganBird & Cronin, Inc.Gregory's Foods, Inc.

Eden PrairieHartfiel AutomationPlastics International

Eden Valley RIE Coatings

Edina401(k) Plan ProfessionalsAlignex, Inc.

Elbow LakeAmeriFab IndustriesCosmos Enterprises, Inc.Elbow Lake Chamber

Elk RiverE & O Tool & PlasticElk River Machine CompanyEnergy Cost Cutters

ElyVermilion Community College

EvelethIRRRBThe Laurentian Group

Fergus FallsCoopers Technology GroupEJ EnterprisesFergus Falls Econ.ImprovementFergus Falls Public SchoolsInnova IndustriesMN Workforce CenterOtter Tail Power Co.Productive AlternativesSecurity State BankState Bank & TrustStoneLWest Central InitiativeWest Tool & Design

MINNESOTA

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FosstonMinnesota Dehydrated Vegetables

FridleyECO Finishing, Inc.Minncast, Inc.

GlenwoodB & D Rollers of MN, Inc.Glenwood State BankMinnesota Tool GroupR/C Machining CompanyThawzall Inc.WASP

Golden ValleyOECS, IncRon-Vik, Inc.

Grand RapidsDynamic MachiningItasca Community CollegeNorthland Machine, Inc.ZaKobe Metal Stamping

Grove CityPrecision Fiberglass Products

HawleyRapat Corporation

HermantownArrowhead Product Develop.

HibbingCAST CorporationHibbing Community CollegeHibbing Fabricators, Inc.Highroad LLCIracore International, Inc.L & M Radiator, Inc.

HopkinsABM Equipment & SupplyC-J Industries, LTD

Howard LakeDura Supreme Cabinetry

Hoyt LakePremier Plastics, Inc.

HugoNorthland Pallet

HutchinsonRidgewater College

IronLehman's Machine, Inc.

JamestownJamestown/Stutsman Dev. Corp.

KimballStyme Industries, Inc

Knife RiverBetts & Associates

LaCrescentTruss Specialists Inc.

Lake CityJ & B Pallets

Lester PrairieRiteWay Manufacturing, Inc.

LitchfieldCustom Products of LitchfieldHeartthrob Exhaust, Inc.Towmaster, Inc.

Little FallsInitiative Foundation

MINNESOTA

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Long PrairieTodd County Development Corp.

Lowry Lowry Manufacturing

LuverneHills Stainless Steel

MahnomenWhite Earth Tribal & Comm...

MankatoThe Dotson Company

Maple GrovePallet Service Corporation

Maple LakePace Industries

Maple PlainBauer Design Build, LLCKittok Sales

MarshallMarshall Truss SystemsRalco Nutrition, Inc.

MelroseMidwest Automatic Products

MinneapolisAdvisorNet MortgageAggressive Industries, Inc.Arthur Chapman KetteringAssociated Insurance AgentsBenefit Strategies GroupChemstar Products, Inc.Consulate General of CanadaDavid Olson SalesEide Bailly, LLPEuler Hermes

Minneapolis (cont.)Hales Machine ToolIngersoll RandLarkin Hoffman Daly & LindgrenNorthern Metals RecyclingRobinson Rubber ProductsSealedBid MarketingSmith FoundryWW Johnson Meat Co.

MinnetonkaAlerus FinancialMasterGraphics, Inc.Welsh Construction

MontevideoAvicenna Technology, Inc.

MonticelloCentral MN Jobs & Training Serv.City of MonticelloECI NetworksUMC, Inc.

MoorheadEnterprise MinnesotaSalad MakersSK Food Specialty Processing

MorrisBackman Welding & RoboticsQuality Stamping & Manufacturing

NelsonLars Metal Finishing

New HopeRobinson Rubber Products

New UlmNorth Central Containers LeasingWindings, Inc.

New York MillsNew York Mills High School

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OsakisLind-Rite Precision, Inc.

Parkers PrairieMatthew Schmidt MachiningUrbank Machine Inc.

PaynesvilleKoronis PartsLouis Industries, Inc.

Pequot LakesPequot Tool & Mfg.

PerhamArvig Communication SystemsHector Communications Corp.Industrial Finishing Services, Inc.

Pine City4 Staffing, Inc

Pine IslandDS Manufacturing Inc.

PlymouthLighting House USA, Inc.Quazar Capital Corporation

PrincetonCrystal Cabinet WorksGlenn Metalcraft Inc.

ProctorAccuflex CoatingsPrecision Points Machining

RamseyWalteck, Inc.

Red Lake FallsHomark Company, Inc.

MINNESOTARiceCarCo Automotive, IncNETTwork Manufacturing, Inc.

RockfordWright Cty Economic Dev Partn.

RosevilleFreelance ProfessionalsRatner Steel Supply

SartellSartell High School

Sauk RapidsCustom CaseworksEngel MetallurgicalG & J Awning and Canvas, Inc.St. Cloud WindowThermo-Tech Windows

St. CloudAerotekAmcon Block & PrecastAmeripride LinenAlpine Cabinetry/Interior Comp.Apollo Insurance Agency, Inc.Arctic CatArete Enterprising, LLCBrenny Transporation, Inc.Carlson Advisors, LLCCentral McGowan, Inc.Doherty Staffing SolutionsDon Farleo Advertising & DesignEnterprise MinnesotaFalcon National BankGoldleaf Plastics, Inc.Ickler Company, Inc.Insight InsuranceKDV, Ltd.Kendeco Tool CribLeonard, Street, & DeinardMidCountry Bank

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MINNESOTASt. Cloud (cont.)Minnesota Business Finance CorpMN DEEDNew Flyer of AmericaNorth Jr. High Dist. 742Park IndustriesRinke Noonan Law FirmSchlenner Wenner & Co.St. Cloud Area EDPSt. Cloud State UniversitySt. Cloud Technical CollegeThelen AdvertisingUS BankWells Fargo Bank, N.A.Woodcraft Industries, Inc.The Work Connection

St. JosephViking Industries

St. Louis ParkIndustrial Protection Corp.

St. MartinRotochopper, Inc.

St. MichealPellco Machine, Inc.

St. PaulAtlas StaffingCon-Tek Machine Inc.Endurance TechnologiesHuot Manufacturing CompanyThe Integris GroupLarkin Industries, Inc.MINNCOR IndustriesMinnesota Chamber of CommerceMinnesota Trade OfficeNorthern Iron of St. Paul, LLCNorthwest CastingsPier Foundry & Pattern ShopPrime Design Aluminum Racks

St. Paul (cont.)Shred RightSt. Paul Brass and AluminumStone MachinerySunbelt Business AdvisorsTeam Personnel ServicesTwin City Bagel

StaplesStern Manufacturing, Inc.

StarbuckDori Ann CompanyDycast Specialties Corporation

StephenTerog Manufacturing Company

StewartForm-A-Feed

StocktonTechnical Die-Casting Inc.

Two HarborsProductivity, Inc.

VillardMassman Automation Designs

Virginia Mesabi Range CollegeNortheast Higher Ed DistrictTritec Steel Fabrication

WadenaHeartland Payment SystemsMN State Comm TechWadena Hide & Fur

Waite ParkAll Pro Powder CoatingBen's Structural FabricationCliftonLarsonAllen

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MINNESOTAWaite Park (cont.)Custom Welding & Metal Fab Inc.HealthPartners Central MN ClinicMcDowall CompanyriteSOFT LLCStarrett Tru-Stone Technologies

WasecaWoodville Pork

WillmarChappell CentralChristianson & AssociatesEmployment PlusHerculift, Inc.West Central Steel

WindomWood'n Pallets, Inc.

WinonaBadger Foundry CompanyTechnigraph Corporation

WinstedSJF Material Handling

WoodburyBlack Diamond Granules

WykoffThompson Motors of Wykoff

Wyoming Sunrise Fiberglass CorporationUrsa Major

BismarckDakota MEP

DunseithBenchmark Electronics

FargoBank of the WestCass County ElectricCustom GraphicsDawson InsuranceEide Bailly LLPFargo Assembly CompanyFisher Equipment Finance

NORTH DAKOTA

MICHIGANDetroitTotal Quality Systems

Fargo (cont.)IDA CorporationIntegrity Windows a MarvinJ & M PrintingLavelle CompanyNetwork Center CommunicationsPrecision MachineRed River CommoditiesSpectrum AeromedStandard IndustriesTecton Products LLCTrue North Development, LLC

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NORTH DAKOTA WISCONSINSpoonerSpooner Machine, Inc.

Stevens PointSentry Insurance

SuperiorActivedge, LLCExodus Machines Inc.Fraser Shipyards, Inc.Genesis Manufacturing LLCNational Bank of CommerceNorthern EngineeringSuperior Steel, Inc.WI Indianhead Tech College

Grand ForksYoung Manufacturing

HankinsonI.D. Machine

OakesKustom Machine, Inc.

WahpetonCom Del InnovationFlexTM Inc.Giant SnacksKanga MachineryND State College of ScienceProductivity, Inc.Wahpeton Economic Develop.

West FargoTrail King Industries

You Could Have An Ad in the2013 Directory

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[email protected] or

800-654-5773

Very affordable rates!

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Dave Groshong

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701-238-5031

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[email protected]

701-371-7473

Fisher Leasing Corporation is a 23-year old equipment leasing and sales company based in Fargo, North Dakota. We have been pro-viding tailored leasing and financial solutions to our customers in the region with a dedicated team that averages over 25 years of experi-ence in the financial services industry. Let us help you:

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Fisher Leasing Corporation is a 23-year old equipment leasing and sales company based in Fargo, North Dakota. We have been pro-viding tailored leasing and financial solutions to our customers in the region with a dedicated team that averages over 25 years of experi-ence in the financial services industry. Let us help you:

Conserve Capital: Free up your working capital for more productive uses.

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100% Financing: No down payments typically required.

Fixed Interest Rates: Protects you from rising interest rates.

Tax Advantages: Defer some costs over the lease term (discuss these benefits with your tax advisor).

Purchase or Renewal Options: Off-balance sheet financing may work for you.

If you need to close an important piece of business and need a quick financial solution, call us. We’ll find the right solution!

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