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Part of SPX Technologies, Inc., Best Power Technology, Inc. is a company that specializes in power conversion units. The company is based in Necedah, WI. Best Power Technology was acquired by General Signal Corp., part of SPX Technologies, Inc. from October 06, 1998 on June 15, 1995 for $200.19 million.

Nash-Finch Co. operates as a wholesale food distributor. It operates through three segments: Military Food Distribution, Food Distribution and Retail. The Military Food Distribution segment engages in selling and distributing grocery products to U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Food Distribution segment sells and distributes variety of nationally branded and private label grocery products and perishable food products from various distribution centers to many independent retail locations located across the U.S. The Retail segment is made up of various corporate-owned grocery stores which are operating under the Sun Mart, Econofoods, Avanza, the Family Thrift Center, Pick 'n Save, Family Fresh Market, Prairie Market, Saver's Choice, Wally's Supermarkets and Wholesale Food Outlet banners. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

KQED, Inc. operates television and radio broadcasting stations. The firm provides non-commercial programming to San Francisco audiences through Public Television 9, Digital Television 30, Public Radio 88.5FM & 89.3FM, KQED Education Network & dot org. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Bigchalk was founded in 1999 with the combined assets of ProQuest's K-12 division and Infonautics Inc.'s K-12 business. The company supplies comprehensive reference databases, using pictures, magazines, newspapers, as well as audio and visuals, to make learning more interactive and enjoyable. The ProQuest Co. recently acquired bigchalk and is fully integrating it into ProQuest Information & Learning (www.il.proquest.com)

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.

Abbott Northwestern Hospital provides healthcare services. The firm also provides comprehensive health care services to patients and their families. The company was founded by Harriet G. Walker in 1882 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Restaurant Technologies, Inc. provides frying oil management and oil recycling solutions. It offers total oil management, portable oil systems, fryer filtration monitoring, and automist. The company founded by John M. Ruelle, Paul L. Plooster, Lisa J. Merryfield, Bradley J. Schoenbauer in 1997 and is headquartered in Mendota Heights, MN.

Delicato Vineyards owns and operates vineyards in Monterey and Lodi. It produces variety of red and white wines which includes Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Merlot under labels such as King Fish & Delicato. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Manteca, CA.

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. provides electric power supply and support services. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Springfield, MO.

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 Business Partnership, Inc. engages in helping the Minnesota residents maintain a high quality of life ensuring that the state's economy remains strong and globally competitive. The firms works with elected officials, state agency staff, and others on a range of public policy issues relevant to all Minnesotans such as education, jobs, economy, and health. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Rise, Inc. provides employement services. It supports people have disabilities and other barriers to employment in attaining their personal measure of safe and affordable housing, vocational achievement, self-sufficiency, and belonging in their communities. The company was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Spring Lake Park, MN.

The Paramount Theater offers architectural majesty and viewed countless films. The company was founded on march 1, 1928 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Ark Capital Management, Inc. (Ark Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Michael Granger and Xcylur Stoakley. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Allina Health System, Inc. operates hospitals and clinics. The company was founded by Kaye J. Ehlen in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Minneapolis Downtown Council operates as member-supported business organization, which focuses on making minneapolis a better place to live, work, and play. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative provides electric distribution services. The firm operates as part of a three-tier cooperative system. The top tier is made up of the Member-Distribution cooperatives. This tier provides electricity directly to the consumers. The second tier is made up of regional cooperatives. This tier transmits the electricity from the generators to the Member-Distribution cooperatives. The third tier is Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. This tier is responsible for generation and power procurement. The company was founded on February 2, 1948 and is headquartered in Palmyra, MO.

Permira Growth Opportunities II invests in growing technology companies located in the UK. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of consumer, financial services, healthcare, industrials and technology sectors. It provides financing for growth capital requirements with an investment size ranging from $150 million to $500 million. It acquires minority stake and take controlling positions.

The National Commission on Teaching & America's Future provides educational services. The firm engages education policymakers and practitioners to address the entrenched challenge of recruiting, developing, and retaining teachers in order to ensure that all students have access to teaching in schools. The company was founded by Linda Darling-Hammond and James Baxter Hunt, Jr. in 1994 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

WCM Industries, Inc. manufactures Woodford, Watco, Isimet and Mapa. Its products include Wall Faucets, Wall Hydrants, Roof Hydrants, Yard Hydrants, Watco Bath and Lavatory Drains and Trim Kits. The company is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO.