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Part of Lightower Fiber Networks II LLC, 21st Century Telecom Group, Inc. provides bundled telecommunications cable television services. The company is based in Chicago, IL. 21st Century Telecom Group was acquired by RCN Corp. on April 28, 2000 for $133.95 million.

Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. provides cleaning, environmental and refining solutions. Its services include industrial waste management, emergency response, fluid management, used oil collections, vacuum services and parts cleaning. Its products are used in general automotive, paint and body, fleet, metal fabricators, printing and packaging, chemical, and other manufacturing applications. The company was founded by Ben Palmer in 1963 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX.

Consolidated Technologies, Inc. implements and maintains all-in-one voice, Internet, and data systems for small and mid-size businesses. The firm's services include system design and assurance, implementation process, project management, network facilities coordination, system administrator, and end-user training services. The company was founded by David Blau and Kenneth Heitner in 1997 and is headquartered in Port Chester, NY.

Technicolor USA, Inc. manufactures and sells electronic products. It offers wide selection of radio, television, tablets, smart phones, laptop, home accessories, portable audio, and computer products. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

CTIA-The Wireless Association attracts members in the wireless communications industry and represents their interests to the public. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Midwest Wireless Holdings Inc. provides wireless telecommunications services to subscribers in mostly rural areas of Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The company also offers fixed wireless Internet access for homes and businesses. It operates in more than 85 counties. Midwest Wireless Holdings was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Mankato, MN.

Bowdoin College is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational residential, undergraduate liberal arts institution founded in 1794. It is located in Brunswick, ME.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

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.

Safety-Kleen, Inc. provides environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. It offers oil solutions, part cleaning technologies, waste management, vacuum services, compliance services, emergency response, total project management and automotive fluids. The firm also offers safety-Kleen professional products and absorbent and wipers. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX.

Illinois Consolidated Communications, Inc. provides local and long distance telephone services. It provides voice and data communications services to both business and residential customers including local and long distance, Internet, business systems, retail and wholesale operator services, public services and integrated telemarketing and fulfillment services. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered Mattoon, IL.

American Messaging Services LLC provides paging and messaging services. Its services include traditional numeric and text messaging. It also provides numeric, text and two-way pagers, and paging software products. The company was founded by J. Roy Pottle in November 2005 and is headquartered in Lewisville, TX.

General Electric, Inc. develops and manufactures electrical equipments. The company is headquartered in Fairfield, CT.

Executone Systems Co. of Louisiana, Inc. provides telecommunications services. The private company is based in Metairie, LA.

Minnesota Telecom Alliance provides Telecommunications services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Capstone Publishers Inc. publishes children's books, digital solutions, and services. It offers children’s and young adult books both in print and digital formats including board books, picture books, interactive books, applications, audio, and databases. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in North Mankato, MN.

Coughlan Cos., Inc. operates as a holding company for Capstone and Jordan Sands. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in North Mankato, MN.

Midwest Towers, Inc. manufactures and supplies components to over 85 other cooling tower companies and contractors in the U.S. and more than 110 around the world. Its world headquarters and over 200,000 square feet of manufacturing facilities are located in Chickasha, just southwest of Oklahoma City, OK. The company has approximately 450 employees. In November 2007 Midwest Towers became 100% employee owned. Some of the company's highlights include:

Technology Plus, Inc. provides engineering staffing solutions and resources. The company recruits personnel in various disciplines, including engineers, designers, CAD operators, field personnel, project managers, estimators, expeditors, project engineers, and schedulers in industries, including architectural, construction, chemical, civil/structural, facilities, agricultural, alternative fuels and energy, pharmaceutical, power, refinery, telecommunications, heavy industrial, waste treatment, and manufacturing. The company was founded by Rich Bronson and is headquartered in Lee's Summit, MO.

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.

Competitive Carriers Association operates an association that represents rural wireless telecommunications. The non-profit company is based in San Antonio, TX. Tim Donovan has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Jordan Sands LLC engages in industrial sand mining and processing. The private company is based in North Mankato, MN.