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Otter Tail Power Co. provides electricity and energy services. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Fergus Falls, MN.

Part of Otter Tail Corp., Varistar Corp. operates an electric utility. The company is based in Fargo, ND.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

TMI Hospitality, Inc. provides hospitality services. The firm is a developer and management company of select service and extended stay hotels. It represents nationally recognized franchises, including; Marriott, Hilton, Choice Hotels, Carlson, Hyatt, and IHG brands. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Fargo, ND.

University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation engages in the provision of philanthropic services. It helps foster connections and for the advancement of the community. The company was founded on June 13, 1889 and is headquartered in Grand Forks, ND.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

Longwater Opportunities LLC (Longwater Opportunities) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Jordan Bastable and Brooks Burgum. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with an additional office in Fargo, North Dakota.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Minnesota State Bar Association operates a professional association for attorneys in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Habitat for Humanity International, Inc. is a non-profit organization that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. The organization was founded by Millard Fuller and Linda Fuller in 1976 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Nalco Holding Co. provides water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protects people and vital resources. The firm also provides integrated water treatment and process improvement services for industrial and institutional applications, using technologically advanced solutions, combining chemical products and equipment, and consistent, reliable on-site service and expertise. The company was founded in November 2004 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

American Public Media Group provides administrative, financial and human resources services. The firm also provides long-term financial strength to its supported organizations. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Minnesota Public Radio operates radio stations produces programs for radio, Internet, and face-to-face audiences. It operates 37-stations radio network serving to the people in Minnesota and in parts of Wisconsin, the Dakotas, Michigan, Iowa, and Idaho. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Mortenson Construction Holdings, Inc. provides construction services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Wenger Corp. manufactures musical instruments. Its products include music chairs, audience seating, music stands, conductor's equipment, marching band, choral risers and theatre products. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Owatonna, MN.

Southwest Michigan First Corp. offers economic development, venture capitalism, recruitment, life science, manufacturing, back office, commercial real estate, talent management and leadership development and community capitalism. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is a nonprofit corporation created by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to oversee the audits of public companies and other issuers. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded by Dali Kranzthor. The PCAOB also oversees the audits of brokers and dealers registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including compliance reports filed pursuant to federal securities laws.

EnerBank USA provides home improvement loans. It offers remodeling and energy saving products and services. It specializes in zero interest, reduced interest and same-as-cash loans. The company was founded on June 1, 2002 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

CMS Gas Transmission Co. owns, develops and manages domestic and international natural gas facilities. The company also operates gas compressor stations and gas storage fields. CMS Gas Transmission has its pipeline in South America Argentina, Brazil and Chile. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Dearborn, MI.

CMS Generation Co. provides electric power generation and transmission services. The company is based in Jackson, MI. The company is ultimately controlled by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates). CMS Generation was acquired by Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. PJSC from CMS Energy Corp. on May 02, 2007 for $796 million.

Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co. LP engages in the transportation and storage of natural gas. It also offers firm transportation services under contractual arrangements to local distribution company customers and their affiliates, natural gas marketers, producers, other pipelines, electric power generators, and a variety of end-users. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation provides healthcare and community development services. Their services encompass charitable programs and scholarship grants. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Treliant LLC operates as a consultancy firm. It offers managed and assurance services such as secondments, interim resources, and outsourcing strategies. It provides comprehensive support for corporate and regulatory investigations; litigation; government agency monitoring; and independent consulting. The company was founded by Mark W. Olson, Andrew L. Sandler, and Susanna K. Tisa in 2009 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Anchor Ingredients Co. LLC engages in the supply of ingredients to the food and pet food industries. It products include grains, seeds, oils, legumes, vegetables, fruits, proteins, nuts, herbs, and snacks. The company was founded by Seth Novak and Al Yablonski in 2015 and is headquartered in Fargo, ND.

Noridian Mutual Insurance Co. is a subsidiary of HealthyDakota Mutual Holdings® that provides solutions for federal, state, and commercial health programs. The non-profit company is based in Fargo, ND, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers claims management, provider network management, contact centers, and medical review services to optimize health plan administration. Noridian has a 300-member clinical staff trusted nationwide and has consistently received top-ranking satisfaction scores above the national average. Daniel Conrad has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

The First National Bank of Bemidji operates as a national chartered commercial bank. It offers business loans, credit card processing, retirement planning, mortgage loans, personal loans, and investment services. The company was founded on November 17, 1897 and is headquartered in Bemidji, MN.

Lignite Energy Council operates as a regional trade association. It offers programs for education; government action; public relations and marketing; and research and development. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Bismarck, ND.