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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One of the ways businesses can strengthen or expand their current giving activities is by learning from other businesses. In that regard, many businesses are willing to share their stories of giving and community involvement activities.

Minnesota Business Gives has collected and disseminated dozens of stories that illustrate the different ways in which local businesses of all types and sizes are investing in their local communities. The stories below can serve as an example for your business as you consider your own activities.

Region Business City Size Industry
Central LarsonAllen Brainerd 30 Prof. Services
Central Nemadji Bruno 100 Tech. service
Central Bauerly Cos. Sauk Rapids 800 Manufacturing
Central Curves for Women St. Cloud 0 Recreation service
Central Becker Furniture World Becker 350 Retail trade
Northeast Minnesota Power Duluth 1200 Utilities
Northwest Wells Fargo Baudette 9 Finance/Industry
Northwest Polaris Roseau 1800 Manufacturing
Southeast 3M New Ulm 750 Manufacturing
Southeast Hy-Vee Supermarket Albert Lea 280 Retail trade
Southeast Quality Pork Processors Austin 1100 Manufacturing
Southeast Sanders Steel Erectors Hastings 36 Construction
Southeast Wild Wings Lake City 70 Retail trade
Southeast Winland Electronics Mankato 85 Manufacturing
Southeast Viracon Owatonna 1500 Manufacturing
Southeast Associated Bank Red Wing 65 Finance/Insurance
Southeast Coughlan Companies. Mankato 260 Manufacturing
Southwest Hollis Weber, Farmer Hazel Run 5 Agriculture
Southwest Innovex Inc. Litchfield 220 Manufacturing
Southwest US Bancorp Business Equipment Marshall 380 Manufacturing
Southwest Morris Electronics Morris 12 Retail trade
Twin Cities Mansfield Tanick & Cohen Minneapolis 45 Prof. Services
Twin Cities KKE Architects Minneapolis 160 Prof. Services
Twin Cities Heartland Juice Minneapolis 65 Food Services
Twin Cities Insty-Prints Eagan 5 Printing
Twin Cities Details Salon Spa St. Paul 30 Personal services
Twin Cities Ballard Moving & Storage Eagan 75 Transportation
Twin Cities Buffets Inc. Eagan 1400 Food services
Twin Cities TCF Financial Services Wayzata 3000 Finance/Insurance
Twin Cities Minnesota Life Insurance Co. St. Paul 2500 Finance/Insurance
West Central Lake Region Electric Coop Pelican Rapids 83 Utilities
West Central SJE Rhombus Detroit Lakes 180 Manufacturing

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