The MNCPA is professional association for CPAs with more than 8,500 members who work in public accounting, industry, government and education. CPA membership is open to individuals who have passed the CPA exam. Associate membership is available for non-CPAs who work in an accounting capacity. The MNCPA offers over 250 CPE programs including more than 10 member developed conferences. Members develop leadership skills, learn about issues facing the profession and expand their profession networks through a variety of involvement opportunities. A complete listing of member benefits is available at http://www.mncpa.org/join

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is the state's largest and premier business organization, representing more than 2,300 businesses of all types and sizes across Minnesota. Your needs are our priorities as we work with you to make Minnesota a better place for businesses to locate, stay and grow. Chamber Vision: Strengthening the business environment to improve the lives of all Minnesotans. Chamber Mission: The Minnesota Chamber will proactively lead the business community statewide to: Advance pro-business, responsible Minnesota public policy that creates jobs and grows the economy Provide member services to address evolving business needs

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We stand alongside changemakers to fund work that advances racial, social, and economic justice in the eight states and 76 Native nations of our region: Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington.

The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) is the medical certifying board for PM&R and its subspecialties. The mission of the ABPMR is to serve the public by improving the quality of patient care through a process of certification and maintenance of certification that fosters excellence and encourages continuous learning.

Founded in 1927, we are the only advocate for franchised new car and truck dealers in Minnesota, providing legal, legislative and automobile industry information for our members. ADVOCACY Working to support the legislative and regulatory needs of automobile dealerships. EXPERTISE In-house legal counsel with specialized experience are always available. EDUCATION Dozens of classes and online training offer specialized learning. COMMUNICATION Informing and responding to MADA members through a variety of media.

Dodge Nature Center encompasses 460+ acres of preserved prairie, woods, and wetlands in the midst of the suburbs of West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, and Cottage Grove. We provide recreation and environmental education through the hiking trails and the numerous programs and camps provided by our naturalists, and are home to a world-renowned nature-based preschool.

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is a regional development and philanthropic organization that fosters economic and community vitality in 20 counties of southern Minnesota through a culture of collaboration and partnership. SMIF offers grants, loans, programming and trainings to support economic growth, early childhood and community vitality.

Bridging, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization primarily serving the Twin Cities, provides donated furniture and household goods to families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness and poverty. Bridging gives hope – and for many – a leap toward stability for the first time. With locations in Roseville and Bloomington, Bridging is driven by volunteers and donations of basic home essential items from the community. Since 1987, Bridging has served 100,000 households (more than 300,000 individuals), and reduces landfill space by 11 million pounds each year. OUR MISSION: Bridging empowers people to thrive in their homes by providing quality furniture and household goods for those pursuing housing stability. OUR VALUES: Dignity, Service, Partnership, Stewardship, Excellence and Gratitude

The Minnesota Zoo Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to help realize the mission of the Minnesota Zoo by raising contributed income from individuals, corporations and foundations; securing planned gifts; hosting special events; and advocating on behalf of the Zoo. The Minnesota Zoo opened in 1978 with a mission to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife. Today the Minnesota Zoo is the state’s largest environmental learning center and an international leader in providing high-quality education and conservation programs that bring families in touch with the diverse habitats, cultures, and animals of the natural world.

ACF supports and advocates for individuals and groups creating music today by demonstrating the vitality and relevance of their art. We connect artists with collaborators, organizations, audiences, and resources. Through storytelling, publications, recordings, hosted gatherings, and industry leadership, we activate equitable opportunities for artists. We provide direct funding and mentorship to a broad and diverse field of music creators, highlighting those who have been historically excluded from participation. Founded in 1973 by composers Libby Larsen and Stephen Paulus as the Minnesota Composers Forum, the organization continues to invest in its Minnesota home while connecting artists and advocates across the United States, its territories, and beyond. ACF frames our work with a focus on racial equity and includes within that scope, but not limited to, diverse gender identities, musical approaches and perspectives, religions, ages, (dis)abilities, cultures, backgrounds, sexual orientations, and broad definitions of being “American.” Visit www.composersforum.org for more information.

We exist to lead people to be fully devoted followers of Jesus. We desire to be a church of all cultures where curious, skeptical, and hurting people love to attend. Our values are: Take truth seriously Give grace relentlessly Honor guests enthusiastically Belong before you believe Move toward the messes Make generosity normal Take your next step Trust the process We affirm with the ancients: Christ was crucified for our sins, rose to conquer death, ascended and rules in heaven from where He will return, to live with those He’s saved for all eternity. We challenge each other to love Jesus and become more like Him. We hope you join us on this journey!