Click the image to read the 2017 Progress Minnesota digital edition. <\/p>\n
Now in its sixth year, Finance & Commerces Progress Minnesota event showcases the entrepreneurial spirit and economic development occurring across the state. More than two dozen individuals, companies and organizations were selected for this years honor by an independent panel of judges. <\/p>\n
The 29 honorees were feted April 6 at the Minneapolis Events Center. Gov. Mark Dayton issued a proclamation to celebrate April 6 as Progress Minnesota Day. <\/p>\n
Since the first Progress Minnesota event in 2012, attendees have told us how impressed they are by the strength and creativity in Minnesotas business community. <\/p>\n
In this magazine, youll read about the efforts of well-known companies, such as Xcel Energys commitment to renewable energy and Ryan Cos. US Inc.s revitalization of Minneapolis Downtown East. <\/p>\n
Youll also learn about economic drivers outside the Twin Cities metro area, like Carlos Creek Winery, which drew nearly 115,000 visitors last year to its Alexandria lakes-area vineyard and tasting room, and Life Fitness, which in February completed a $33.5 million, 150,000-square-foot addition to its Owatonna Cybex facility. <\/p>\n
This magazine also highlights the economic vitality of Duluth, which has been bolstered in part by the efforts of the College of St. Scholastica, all-weather outdoor furniture designer and manufacturer Loll Designs, and the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, which helps drive economic growth at one of the largest ports in the U.S. <\/p>\n
Youll find out about companies that bring Minnesota sensibilities to high-tech industries like IT company Atomic Data, lighting manufacturer aspectLED and Tech Dump, which gives people and electronics a second chance. <\/p>\n
Inside youll also read tributes to individuals whove been boosters for Minnesotas economy, including a posthumous recognition for Todd Klingel, former CEO of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce. Klingels emphasis on partnerships and collaborations has left its mark across the metro area in projects large and small, including influential regional economic development agency Greater MSP. <\/p>\n
Minnesotas economic growth and potential is impressive, and the people, companies and organizations honored here make the future seem even brighter. <\/p>\n
David Bohlander, Special Sections Editor, Finance & Commerce <\/p>\n
Blake Huffman |Journey Home Minnesota <\/p>\n
Todd Klingel |Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce <\/p>\n
Julie Nelson |Small Business Development Center <\/p>\n
Alex Tittle Sr. |Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee <\/p>\n
Alliance Machine Inc. |Elk River <\/p>\n
aspectLED |Arden Hills <\/p>\n
Atomic Data |Minneapolis <\/p>\n
Bellwether Enterprise |Minneapolis <\/p>\n
Buddys Kitchen Inc. |Burnsville <\/p>\n
Carlos Creek Winery |Alexandria <\/p>\n
Cemstone Cos.|Mendota Heights <\/p>\n
The College of St. Scholastica |Duluth <\/p>\n
Duluth Seaway Port Authority |Duluth <\/p>\n
Eutectics Consulting LLC |Minneapolis <\/p>\n
Hennepin Theatre Trust |Minneapolis <\/p>\n
Horizon Roofing Inc. |Brooklyn Center <\/p>\n
King Technology Inc.|Hopkins <\/p>\n
Latino Economic Development Center|Minneapolis <\/p>\n
Lennar Multifamily Communities |Minneapolis, Edina and Bloomington <\/p>\n
Life Fitness|Owatonna <\/p>\n
Loll Designs |Duluth <\/p>\n
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program |Minneapolis <\/p>\n
Runnings |Marshall <\/p>\n
Ryan Cos. US Inc. |Minneapolis <\/p>\n
Select Comfort Corp.|Plymouth <\/p>\n
Sherman Associates|Minneapolis <\/p>\n
Tech Dump and Tech Discounts|Golden Valley <\/p>\n
WomenVenture|Minneapolis <\/p>\n
Xcel Energy |Minneapolis <\/p>\n
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