Jim Partanen

SubTerra LLC is a plant-based pharmaceutical manufacturer that produces active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) such as high-value proteins and phytochemicals. The private company is based in White Pine, MI, and has successfully completed numerous contract growing projects and grant-based environmental research since 2000. The company uses a patented biosecure underground environment to grow a variety of crops and transform them into efficient and affordable production systems for complex, life-saving biopharmaceuticals. SubTerra was founded by Brent Harold Zettl.

Ag-West Bio, Inc. provides business planning support and regulatory advice services. The company works as a catalyst for developing partnerships and industry growth in the bio-economy through investments, aiding strategic alliances and providing business planning support, regulatory advice and communications. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.

CETAC-WEST is a private sector, not-for-profit corporation committed to helping small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the development and commercialization of new environmental technologies. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Prairie Plant Systems Inc. provides plant based solutions with a focus on research and development services. It incorporates new plant biotechnologies into deliverable plant-based systems for biopharmaceutical, agricultural and environmental market applications. The firm specializes in the production of prairie hardy fruit trees and seed potatoes. The company was founded by Brent Zettl in 1988 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.

Harvest Community, Inc. provide employment opportunities, day programs, life skills, and recreational programming for adults with intellectual disabilities. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Kronau, Canada.

PPS USA Holdings, Inc. operates a holding company. The company was founded on October 20, 2010 and is headquartered in White Pine, MI.

Zyus Life Sciences, Inc. operates as a life sciences company. It?s focused on the global development and commercialization of phyto-therapeutics, including cannabinoid and protein-based formulations. The firm offers pharmaceutical-grade phyto-therapeutics, forging new pathways in medicine, cannabinoids and extraction technology. The company was founded by Brent Zettl on April 3, 2018 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.

PM Michigan, Inc. operates trade associations. The private company is based in White Pine, MI.