Wendy Shannon

MidAmerican Energy Co. engages in the provision of electricity services. It operates through the Regulated Electric and Regulated Natural Gas segments. The Regulated Electric segment includes regulated retail sales of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and from wholesale sales. Regulated Natural Gas segment transports gas owned by others through its distribution system. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

RSM US LLP engages in the provision of accounting services. It offers audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services. The firm serves the energy, government, life sciences, manufacturing, private equity, and real estate and construction industries. The company was founded by Ira B. McGladrey in 1926 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Minnesota Public Radio operates radio stations produces programs for radio, Internet, and face-to-face audiences. It operates 37-stations radio network serving to the people in Minnesota and in parts of Wisconsin, the Dakotas, Michigan, Iowa, and Idaho. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

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.

Mayo Clinic provides health care services. Its products and services include healthy living program, sports medicine, Mayo clinic health letter, medical products, population health and wellness programs, medical laboratory services and mayo clinic voice apps. The firm offers medical services in the areas of dermatology, allergy, hypertension, neurology, oncology, psychiatry, radiation oncology, and rheumatology. The company was founded by William J. Mayo and Charles H. Mayo in 1986 and is headquartered in Rochester, MN.

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research operates as a medical care research and education organization. Its services include patient care, corporate services, research, and education. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Rochester, MN.

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.

Trout Unlimited, Inc. engages in conserves, protects and restores coldwater fisheries works. It develops tools such as the conservation success index a framework for assessing the health of coldwater fish species throughout their native range. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce operates as a Chamber of Commerce. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

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

Guthrie Theater Foundation is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. The company was founded in May 7, 1963 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Metropolitan Economic Development Association provides business management consulting services for minority entrepreneurs. The non-profit company is based in Minneapolis, MN. Dorothy J. Bridges has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Rochester Public Utilities provides municipal utility services. Its services include electric and water supply services. The company is headquartered in Rochester, MN.

Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce operates as a chamber of commerce. It provides networking, marketing, public advocacy and educational opportunities to members and work to represent the business community on economic and governmental issues. The company is headquartered in Rochester, MN.

Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. provides management services. Its services include financial and business planning, site/location support and business/community advocacy. The company is headquartered in Rochester, MN.

Rochester Rotary Risers engages in promoting and sharing awareness and benefits of the rotary community, and provides public relation services. The private company is based in Rochester.

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co. engages in distribution of energy. It generates energy from coal, natural gas and steam, hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, nuclear, and black liquor resources. The firm also offers residential real estate brokerage; integrated real estate, including mortgage originations and mortgage banking; title and closing; property and casualty insurance; home warranties; relocation services; and other home-related services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

House Chevrolet Co. operates as car dealers. It offers new cars and trucks of Chevrolet brand and also provides automotive parts and services. The firm also provides vehicles on finance basis. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Stewartville, MN.

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is a donor-supported foundation that invests in economic growth in the 20 counties of south central and southeastern Minnesota. The non-profit company is based in Owatonna, MN. SMIF's key interests include entrepreneurship, early childhood development, and community vitality. The foundation has invested over $154 million in the region since 1986. SMIF offers various lending options for small to large businesses and has three areas for contributions: General Endowment, Entrepreneur Fund, and Youth Trust Fund. Timothy J. Penny has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Borgman Capital LLC (Borgman Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Sequoya Borgman, Borgman Capital LLC is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.