The Minnesota School Boards Association, a leading advocate for public education, supports, promotes and strengthens the work of public school boards.

The Southwest Initiative Foundation is a regional community foundation dedicated to advancing southwest Minnesota through leadership, relationship building, program development and philanthropy. The mission of the Foundation is to be a catalyst, facilitating opportunities for economic and social growth by developing and challenging leaders to build on the region's assets. #GrowOurOwn

The Leo A. Hoffmann Center (LAHC) is a private, nonprofit corporation committed to providing a continuum of care within our outpatient mental health services and residential facility that supports quality individualized services for youth, adults and families. The Hoffmann Center has a long history of successfully treating adolescents with sexual behavior problems, many of whom also have comorbid cognitive, behavioral, and emotional / psychiatric needs. In 2019, LAHC was recognized for 40 years of serving youth, and is recognized for its good standing and relationships with the Department of Human Services (DHS), Department of Corrections (DOC), and Council on Accreditation (COA).

Advancing Business for a Stronger Community As the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organization serving the regional marketplace, Greater Mankato Growth advances business in eight strategic areas: existing business support, new business growth, business promotion, talent development & attraction/retention, public affairs, community marketing, visitor attraction and servicing and civic engagement.

The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. MNRAAA has been designated by the Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA) as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for the Southwest Planning and Service Area in Minnesota. As a state-designated AAA, MNRAAA administers OAA funds and is responsible for the development of a coordinated and comprehensive system of services for older adults and their caregivers in Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Swift, Waseca, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine Counties. To accomplish this, MNRAAA awards Title III OAA funding to agencies and organizations that provide direct services for older people (age 60+) and their caregivers.

In this community, we focus on meaningful worship, faith formation opportunities for all ages, and hands-on service for our neighbors. With these three pillars as our bedrock, it is our hope that you will experience a deepening of faith, be better able to listen to the Holy Spirit, and be prepared for the difficult work of being everyday disciples.

• Managed a caseload of adults with developmental disability and mental illness in the area of vocational rehabilitation• Specialized in behavior modification and wrote and implemented behavior programs to facilitate positive behavior change• Managed, trained, and supervised staff

Enterprise Minnesota is an ISO 9001:2015 certified consulting organization that works with small and medium-sized manufacturing companies to help them compete and grow profitably. For over 30 years, we’ve been helping manufacturers throughout Minnesota achieve sustainable profits and growth through our service areas of strategy, talent/leadership, continuous improvement, management systems, and manufacturing peer councils. Our expert advisors cover all corners of the state. No matter where you’re located, Enterprise Minnesota has a local manufacturing expert ready to work with you. Enterprise Minnesota also serves as the “voice” of Minnesota’s manufacturing industry and is at the center of an important and diverse coalition of interests that all support manufacturing. We work with colleges and universities, business industry “thought leaders,” economic development entities, policymakers, and granting organizations to help raise the profile of manufacturing as a key driver of Minnesota’s economy. Our signature initiative each year is the State of Manufacturing® Survey, the most comprehensive survey of Minnesota’s manufacturing economy. It reveals the perceptions and opinions of manufacturing executives and key stakeholders on issues impacting business. Now in its 12th year, the State of Manufacturing® survey provides depth and context to the economic outlook for Minnesota’s manufacturing industry. To learn more about how we help Minnesota manufacturers, visit www.enterpriseminnesota.org and click on our Consulting Services page. We also invite you to subscribe to Enterprise Minnesota magazine (it’s free!) and The Weekly Report newsletter to stay up to date on the latest information and trends in Minnesota manufacturing.

Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church is a vibrant Christian Community with deep roots in the south metro. Join us for fellowship, for worship, get involved in a small group or outreach, bring your kids, take a class or walk the path. We know that the journey to Grow in Faith, and Live to Serve varies with each individual.

With nature as our catalyst, Camp Fire Minnesota energizes youth to discover their spark so their futures glow brighter. Camp Fire Minnesota “lights the spark” in over 5,000 youth each year through nature-based experiences. Our programs include summer and school break camps, PreK-12 environmental education, and afterschool nature programs. We are proud to offer inclusive and welcoming programs to youth in the community. 48% of youth participate with financial assistance and as a result of their Camp Fire experience, 93% of youth report valuing nature and stewarding the environment. Our properties in Excelsior and Grand Rapids, MN are available to rent for corporate retreats, weddings, and other special occasions. Your rental goes directly towards our mission. Camp Fire Minnesota has had a local presence since 1912. Nationally, Camp Fire serves nearly three-quarters of a million young people annually with community-based experiential learning programs that are socially responsible and environmentally focused. Founded in 1910, Camp Fire is one of America’s oldest national youth development organizations. Camp Fire Minnesota is located on the lands of the Dakota and Ojibwe people.

BROWN COUNTY EVALUATION CENTER, INC is a medical practice company based out of 510 N FRONT ST, New Ulm, Minnesota, United States.