Life-Science Innovations (LSI), founded in 2005, is a multi-faceted company comprised of LSI Shared Services, Research & Development, and the Executive Leadership Team. Combined, we provide a diversified range of support to our family of companies, helping them grow and develop in their industries. The companies we support span across the industries of engineering, processing, poultry genetics, and agriculture. In total, they employ around 2,000 people across multiple states and countries. As a company, we foster an environment of discovery, collaboration, and challenging the status quo. We understand the next innovative idea is right around the corner, therefore, we encourage our employees to bring their strengths and ideas to the table every day. We are located on the beautiful MinnWest Technology Campus in Willmar, MN. With a population of 20,000 people, Willmar offers the benefits of a larger city while still providing many of the amenities of a small-town community.

The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) has one mission: to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. We power the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation. As local and trusted sources of credit, America’s community banks leverage their relationship-based business model and innovative offerings to channel deposits into the neighborhoods they serve, creating jobs, fostering economic prosperity, and fueling their customers’ financial goals and dreams. For more information, visit ICBA’s website at icba.org.

We specialize in solutions that transform waste materials into valuable end products like colored landscape mulch, animal bedding, compost, and more. As a factory-direct company, we focus on customer success by combining the right industry knowledge, the right equipment, and the right customer support. We launched the Rotochopper brand with a philosophy that waste materials are opportunities, along with a mission to create sustainable solutions for releasing their value. We continue to develop the most innovative grinding equipment by channeling customer input into “Perfect In One Pass” technology. We believe that working directly with customers is not simply the best way to develop innovative solutions for waste recycling challenges—it’s the only way to create true sustainability.

Geneva Capital is a rapidly growing, national equipment finance company. Since Mark Watkins formed the company in 2000, the mission has remained the same, to be a leading provider of financing solutions to the graphic arts, fitness, sign, and municipal marketplaces. Because we're a niche lender, our customers and vendors can count on us to understand their equipment and how profits are produced in their respective industry. We approach each transaction as the beginning of a long-term business relationship, creating fair, honest financing options that make our clients customers for life, not just the term of their lease. Everything we do, from products & services to customer interaction, is based on our Four Pillar Philosophy: - Integrity - Innovation - Excellence - Service Our customers understand the value of our exceptional, personalized financing options and appreciate knowledgeable, honest answers straight from a member of our team. Interested in becoming a member of the Geneva Capital team? We're a fast-paced business focused on continuous growth and opportunities. We value our employees and promote fun and camaraderie, which are important parts of our everyday culture. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to permanent full-time employees, including gain-sharing, bonuses, health insurance with H.S.A., 401(k) with profit sharing, AFLAC, health club membership, and paid vacation and holidays.

Bituminous Paving, Inc. is a construction company based out of Big Stone County Road 21 PO Box 6, Odessa, Minnesota, United States.

West Central Steel is a carbon steel service center and parts fabrication business. Focused on helping customers meet their commitments and grow through responsive service, reliable deliveries and innovative processing capabilities.

Willmar Electric, a national electrical contractor headquartered in Willmar, MN, and with two regional offices located in Lincoln, NE, and Lawton, OK is poised to be your Design-Build partner. Willmar Electric's work has spanned across five continents and 30 states providing a level of service companies turn to for their design-build solutions. Equipped to handle all aspects of design, engineering, and installation, Willmar Electric has all the expertise you need on staff. The company philosophy centers around providing quality workmanship, high productivity, and a real commitment to "People Making a Difference for People"​ our employees, customers, and communities.

In 1954, Ambrose Ramler founded Ramler Trucking, Inc., in Albany, MN. He left his job as a mechanic and bought a single axle straight job Ford. In the early years, Ambrose provided transportation of farm animals from local farmers to the South St. Paul stockyards. On his return trip, he would back haul feed products, hardware supplies, building products and liquor to the area merchants. In 1975, Jack and Doris Ramler entered the business. In 1982, Greg and Sue Ramler entered the business. Ambrose retired and drove part time for Jack and Greg. In 1999, a spin-off company was established which we named Ramler Truck and Trailer Repair Inc. We operate out of a 27,000 square foot building with 22 service bays. In 2008, we added a robotic aluminum wheel polishing machine. The machine is manufactured by Vehicle Inspection Serve or VIS. This machine can take an old oxidized and pitted wheel and give it a mirror-like shine. We then purchased another machine built by VIS that you drive a truck onto one axle at a time. We call it the 'shaker machine'​ because it moves an axle back and forth and then side to side while you can visually check for any loose components ending in a computer analysis print out. This has greatly reduced labor costs by cutting the time it takes to trouble shoot a problem. In 2012, we purchased two adjoining lots with another 5000 sq. ft. building for expansion reasons. We employ 15 full-time mechanics, two parts salespersons as well as 3 part-time employees. Our mechanics can perform anything from engine overhauls, welding steel or aluminum, refrigerated trailer repairs, tire repairs and heavy-duty alignment. Ramler Trucking Inc. has now grown to: 73 tractors, including 33 company 40 Independent Drivers 10 Contractors pulling our trailers 124 refrigerated trailers 48 regular flatbeds 6 expandable flatbeds that stretch out to 80 feet 14 tanker trailers Ramler Trucking Inc. employs 13 office personnel and 24 drivers

Consolidated Cooperative, Inc., is an energy and communications company that provides services that make life better for its members. Consolidated is trusted by its members and has built a reputation for delivering dependable services. Motivated by a shared desire to serve, Consolidated's employees constantly look out for their members'​ needs. In the future, Consolidated will remain a leader in bringing innovative services to its communities. Today we offer electric, fiber internet, and gas services. As time goes on new services will be driven by and pursued based on our mission: to make life better for people in our communities. This is the reason Consolidated exists - always has been, always will be.

A locally-owned, family-owned, and family-operated community bank with branches in Glenwood, Villard, and Alexandria.

Tastefully Simple is the original national home tasting party company, offering over 80 delicious and easy-to-prepare foods and gifts.Since our start in a small shed, Tastefully Simple has grown to an enterprise with thousands of consultants nationwide. What’s our secret? We believe that exceptional products, services and people made it happen! Our unique, high-energy culture emphasizes teamwork, passion and helping people reach their full potential … with a healthy dose of fun thrown in for good measure! Located in Alexandria, Minnesota, one of America’s “top 10 best small towns*,” our beautiful headquarters creates an atmosphere that fosters comfort, energy and positivity. From our setting amid rolling hills and woods to the comfortable, lodge-style building to special amenities like the state-of-the-art fitness center and onsite micro market, Tastefully Simple HQ offers an environment that enhances and supports the work we do and the people we are. Our consultants are a supportive community of smart and enthusiastic entrepreneurs. They love sharing the fabulous meal solutions, great gifts and fun entertaining ideas that people crave ─ and are passionate about helping each other create personal businesses that thrive. Our simple, delicious food, amazing income potential and unbeatable lifestyle have contributed to their success and their own version of living a delicious life. *livability.com

J&D Construction opened its doors in 1980 with two employees, an old pickup and some used tools. Today we have grown to over 90 employees and many preferred subcontractors, a state of the art fabrication shop and paint booth, complete design and engineering department, project management, sales team, and fully stocked tool trailers to better serve our customers. In the beginning we recognized that many grain elevators were in need of updating equipment and design to increase the life and efficiency of the equipment. Through renovating existing grain elevators, we gained the knowledge to design a better system. We worked closely with our suppliers over the years to aid in designing a better product for our customers and will continue to strive for excellence in the products we provide. While installing a better design, to improve efficiency, we teamed up with elevator management to train personnel on better material handling practices. We have an implemented training program and we work with educational organizations to train our employee team in equipment installation and assembly, safety, efficiency, and workmanship to better serve our customers’ needs. J&D has monthly crew leader meetings and a teaming program that allows employees to voice their opinions and suggestions to help in customer service, to improve on techniques, and to educate our employees to provide a more efficient and knowledgeable crew for our customers While striving for efficiency we don’t lose site of safety. Due to our safety program and continually stressing the importance of working safely, we have an exceptional safety record. J&D’s Safety Director performs regular inspections of our crews and equipment to keep our employees and anyone nearby our sites safe. “Our Concept is NOT Production and Safety; It is Production WITH Safety!!” J&D is a strong and growing company with many things to offer. We put the customer first and strive to be the best in workmanship and service.