Randy Reinke, president and CEO, Custom Products of Litchfield, moderates a Grow Minnesota! panel on how businesses can prepare and maximize their growth as Minnesota emerges from the recession. Andrea Walsh (from left), chair-elect of the Minnesota Chamber Board, President David Olson and Board Chair Dave McMillan attend the Governors’ Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The winning foursome from the 2010 golf tournament held in Duluth at Northland Country Club. From left to right: Rebecca Klett, Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P., Tom Reinhart, Kwik Trip, Inc., Steve Lasky, Dairy Queen and Nate Mussell, Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. Nearly 60 alumni from Leadership Minnesota toured the Prairie Island nuclear power plant in Red Wing. The program, exclusive to the Minnesota Chamber, provides an inside look at the state's changing economy and the issues that will shape its future. Andrea Walsh (from left), chair-elect of the Minnesota Chamber Board, President David Olson and Board Chair Dave McMillan attended the Governors’ Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The event coincided with the release of the report, “Enterprising States,” which highlights successful state strategies for job creation and economic growth. Businesses leaders provide feedback on Minnesota Chamber legislative initiatives during a regional policy session in Bloomington.

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Local Businesses Recognized

The strength of Minnesota Business Gives is in the growing statewide network. To date, more than 30 local chambers of commerce are partners in implementing local programs, sponsoring Strategies for Smart Giving workshops and recognizing local businesses that give at least 2% of their pre-tax earnings for charitable and community involvement activities.

Congratulations and thanks to the following businesses that have contributed two percent or more of their pretax earnings to organizations in their communities! They serve as an example of how businesses in Minnesota help build strong communities.

Bemidji Area Business Gives - 2010
Bank Forward
Bemidji Building Center
Citizens State Bank Midwest
Dunn Bros
First National Bank Bemidji
Hampton Inn & Suites
Kraus-Anderson Construction
Living Touch Massage
Marco Inc.
Merit Care - Bemidji
MJB Home Center
North Country Business Products
North Country Health Services
Paul Bunyan Broadcasting
Paul Bunyan Telephone
Pinnacle Publishing, LLC
Potlatch
Renaissance Hearing Centers, Inc.
RiverWood Bank
RP Broadcasting
Security Bank USA
Target
Wells Fargo Bank Bemidji

Brainerd Area Business Gives – 2009
AccountAbility Solutions, LLC
Brainerd General Rental
Brekken's Clothiers
Bremer Banks
Consolidated Telecommunications Company (CTC)
Hunt Utilities Group, LLC
KLKS
Larson Group Real Estate
Madden's on Gull Lake
Minnesota T's Inc
Syvantis Technologies, LLC
Upland Advertising & Design, LLC.

Cambridge Area Business Gives – 2009
Anytime Fitness
Cambridge State Bank
Country Camping and RV
GracePointe Crossing
Intelligent Document Technologies
Minnco Credit Union
Peoples Bank of Commerce
Scout and Morgan Books

Cloquet Area Business Gives - 2009
Members Cooperative Credit Union

Faribault Area Business Gives - 2010
1st United Bank
Boston's Restaurant & Sports Lounge
Faribault Daily News & Area Shopper
Faribault Harley Davison
Faribo Insurance Agency, Inc.
Hy-Vee Food Store
Marathon Multimedia
Nelson's Market Place
Reliance Bank
Procon, Inc.
Richie Eye Clinic
State Bank of Faribault
Sunset Salon LLC
Wholesale Tire

Fergus Falls Area Business Gives – 2010
American National Bank of Minnesota
Bremer Bank
Clean Sweep Commercial Services
Gate City Bank
In Vision (Fergus Falls Vision Care)
Lake Region Health Care
Marco, Inc.
Minnesota Motor Company
Pemberton Law Firm
RDO Equipment
State Bank & Trust
Ugstad Plumbing, Heating & AC
Victor Lundeen Company
Walmart
Wells Fargo Bank

Litchfield Business Gives – 2009
Center National Bank
Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP
Custom Products of Litchfield, Inc.
David Motors, Inc.
Jason Tibbits State Farm Agency
McDonald’s of Litchfield
Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association
REMAX/Today’s Properties
Stockmen’s Greenhouse & Landscaping Center

New Ulm Area Business Gives – 2009
Bingham Hall Bed & Breakfast
Bohemian Bed & Breakfast
Bob Webb Insurance Agency
Design Home Center
Herberger’s
Heymann Construction
KNUJ 860/SAM 107.4
New Ulm Furniture
New Ulm Regional Veterinary Center
Principal Insurance
Riverside Garage
Schmucker Funeral Service
Shelter Products, Inc.
The Journal
United Prairie Insurance
Upper Midwest Management

Owatonna Area Business Gives - 2010
Advantage Cabinets
Brick-Meger Funeral Home
Community Bank Owatonna
Heinz Insurance Agency, Inc.
Noble RV, Inc.
Rich’s Window Cleaning
State Farm Insurance-Plemel Agency
Thomas L. Deetz CPA, P.C.
TPS Insurance Agency
United Prairie Bank

Redwood Falls Area Business Gives - 2010
ACTIVEAID, Inc.
Focus Financial
Roger’s Body & Glass, LLC
Redwood Valley Funeral Home
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Rochester Area Business Gives – 2009
Canadian Honker
Cardinal of Minnesota, LTD
Coldwell Banker At Your Service Realty, LTD
Coordinated Business System
Custom Alarm/Custom Communications, Inc.
Edina Realty
Education -To-Careers Counsulting
Hirman Insurers
Home Federal
John Hardy's BBQ
KTTC
Magic By Sin'Gee'
Olmsted Medical Center
Premier Bank
Re/Max
Venture Computer Systems
Warners’ Stellian

Saint Cloud Area Business Gives – 2009
Bernick’s Beverages & Vending
Bremer, St. Cloud, N.A.
Brenny Transportation, Inc.
Bursch Travel Agency, Inc.
Coborn’s Incorporated
Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP
Gold’n Plump Poultry
Laraway Financial Advisors, Inc.
Leonard, Street & Deinard Professional Assn.
Marco
Netgain
Quick Fix Massage Shop
St. Cloud Truck Sales, Inc.
ThinkCreative Advertising, Inc.
Wells Fargo

Sleepy Eye Area Business Gives – 2010
Chuck Spaeth Ford
First Security Bank
KNUJ AM 860/SAM 107.3
Mathiowetz Construction
McCabe’s Ace Hardsware
Schulz Family Foods
Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch

Thief River Falls Area Business Gives - 2009
Edward Jones
Genereux Realty
H.D. Floral Design Studios
House of Hair
Northern State Bank
Northwest Beverage
Pennington Square
Purdy’s Shoe Store
Sjoberg's Inc.
Thief River Ford

Waconia Area Business Gives – 2009
Mackenthun’s County Market
Melchert Hubert Sjodin, PLLP
Premier Custom Apparel
Rising Star Dance Academy
Statewide Gas Services, Inc. – Home Comfort Store
Vista Images
Waconia Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Waconia Farm Supply
Yetzer’s Home Furnishings and Floor to Ceiling Store

Willmar Lakes Area Business Gives - 2010
Bremer Bank
Christianson & Associates
Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP
Corneil-Elkjer Agency, Inc.
Edward Jones Investments
Heritage Bank N.A.
Home Agency
Lake Region Bank
Northern States Supply
Print Masters of Willmar
Tires Plus
Willmar Electric Service

Winona Area Business Gives - 2010
Merchants Bank
Winona National Bank

For further information on Minnesota Business Gives, visit www.minnesotabusinessgives.org, or contact Jackie Reis, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, at jreis@mnchamber.com. 

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