Al Sholts

Alexandria Industries is a privately held, high quality, short-lead time producer of engineered products. Their customers are in a wide range of industries, markets and locations. They have been committed to utilizing industry-leading technology and the highest quality workforce to provide innovative design and manufacturing solutions to functional, aesthetic and marketplace challenges. Today, that commitment is stronger than ever as exemplified in these core values which guide all of their corporate actions: Honesty and trust, Innovation and flexibility, Respect and compassion, Integrity and ethics, Personal growth and faith.

Enterprise Minnesota, Inc. is a consulting organization that works with medium and smaller manufacturing companies to help them compete and grow profitably. The firm also serves as the “voice” for the industry, raising visibility for the value manufacturers provides their communities and the state’s economy. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants offers services and professional development for CPAs and other accounting professionals. It provides CPE, resources, networking, and advocacy services. The company was founded on June 23, 1904 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

NEP, Inc. manufactures custom, precision glass components. Its products include sapphire components, super hard, IR components, and ceramic components. The firm offers remote production, outside broadcast, studio production, video display, host broadcasting, and post production solutions. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Litchfield, MN.

Wagner Spray Tech Corp. develops and markets painting and decorating products. Its products include sprayers, heat guns, rollers and surface prep tools. The firm’s products are used in home improvement, commercial painting and industrial fine finishing. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

RAIN Source Capital Inc (RAIN Source Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in1998 by Steven B. Mercil. The firm is headquartered in Red Wing, Minnesota.