Davisco Foods International, Le Sueur
www.daviscofoods.com

Davisco Foods International is a privately-held, family-owned business with an aggressive, entrepreneurial vision. Three generations of confident, risk-taking expansion have made us a leader in the dairy industry. We are a company committed to technical advancement, customer service, and superior quality. Consistent, energetic leadership combined with the work ethic of accomplished employee teams and state-of-the-art facilities have led us to unsurpassed technical achievements in food science.

Davisco Foods is a family-owned International cheese and food ingredient company headquartered in Le Sueur, MN. Founded in 1943 by Stanley Davis, with his purchase of the St. Peter Creamery, Davisco is managed by Stanley's son President Mark Davis, and his four sons, Marty, Mitch, Matt and Jon. The Davis family owns cheese companies in Le Sueur, MN, Jerome, ID and Lake Norden, SD in addition to food ingredient companies in Le Sueur and Nicollet, MN, Lake Norden, SD and Jerome, ID. Davisco also has offices in Minneapolis, Mexico City, Geneva, and partners with companies in Tokyo and the European Union.

 


Hormel Foods Corporation
www.hormelfoods.com

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products, many of which are among the best known and trusted in the food industry. The company leverages its extensive expertise, innovation and high competencies in pork and turkey processing and marketing to bring quality, value-added brands to the global marketplace. In each of the past nine years, Hormel Foods was named one of “The 400 Best Big Companies in America” by Forbes magazine. The company enjoys a strong reputation among consumers, retail grocers, foodservice and industrial customers for products highly regarded for quality, taste, nutrition, convenience and value. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com.

AgStar Financial Services
www.agstar.com

We provide a full range of services in 69 counties located in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin, and remain one of the largest Farm Credit associations in the nation. Now serving more than 20,000 clients, we manage assets exceeding $4.0 billion with a team of more than 500 dedicated members. We also provide leases and work with other financial services providers throughout the Midwest.

We provide financial services for producers within the following segments: grain, dairy, beef, swine, poultry, equine, timber, horticulture, bio-energy, wind energy and capital markets. And the list is growing! If you are involved in agriculture, support or live in rural America, AgStar has a financial service or business solution for you. From flexible loans and leases, crop, life and disability insurance to financial consulting, record keeping and tax services, we can help increase your success ratio, for next year and for the next 10 years.

We serve farmers, ranchers, agricultural-related enterprises with loans and related services. We also serve rural and small town residents with home, site and property loans. Contact us to learn more.

 

Daisy Blue Naturals
www.daisybluenaturals.com

We manufacture our natural skin care products using the highest quality natural ingredients available. Daisy Blue Naturals handcrafted soaps, natural lotions, and body oils are formulated to nourish and moisturize your skin. We have a selection of over 100 natural skin care products for every member of your family. Discover what your body has been missing! Contact a Daisy Blue Naturals Independent Consultant by visiting our how to buy area or you can order directly from our online store

Alliant Energy
www.alliantenergy.com

Alliant Energy Economic Development serves industry by locating the best buildings and sites for development or expansion in Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. We also partner with the communities we serve to encourage growth in their town.

 


Development Corporation
of Austin and Mower County
www.austindca.org

DCA’s mission is to identify primary employers that have potential for sustainable growth, assisting them to develop and expand operations within Mower County, thus creating new jobs and an enhanced overall economy.

We invest in sustainable companies with a strong interest in enterprises in which the owners and/or primary operators are or become residents of the area. While we will consider investments in plants and extended operations for companies with primary locations other than Mower County, we do not place priority on such investments.

We do not quantify funds employed against jobs created. We do, however, look for a correlation between the size of investment and the quantity and quality of jobs created, with an emphasis on jobs that bring higher skill people into our work force.

 

LifeScience Alley
www.lifesciencealley.org

LifeScience Alley™, a Minnesota-based trade association serving more than 500 member organizations, provides access to top industry leaders, opportunities to build your business through education and networking, insights into current trends, regulations, research and emerging technologies, and the power of a collective voice at the state and federal levels.

Our member list includes Medtronic, MGI Pharma, Mayo Clinic, and Cargill, as well as small start-ups and firms that specialize in professional services for life science organizations.

 


Naturally Bamboo
www.naturallybambooclothing.com

Naturally Bamboo specializes in eco-friendly clothing and accessories made from bamboo fiber. Bamboo is the most sustainable natural fiber on earth with many extraordinary qualities, such as being 100% biodegradable, grown without pesticides, naturally anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic, breathable, and absorbent.


Osborn Medical
www.osbornmedical.com

Osborn Medical specializes in products that are exclusively for individuals with vascular needs. These products represent progressive ideas in equipment and devices for the diagnosis and treatment of vascular conditions.



The Hormel Institute/University of Minnesota
www.hi.umn.edu

The purpose of The Hormel Institute is to promote research and education in science with applications in medicine. The Hormel Institute is currently investigating the causes of cancer to develop new basic strategies for its prevention, treatment and cure. The Institute's aim is to build bridges that effectively span the gap between basic laboratory research and clinical application. The Hormel Institute's partnership with the University of Minnesota and collaboration with Mayo Clinic achieves scientific achievement recognized around the world.