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Eyebobs, LLC is an eyewear company founded in 2001 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a brick-and-mortar location in Orlando, Florida. The company specializes in manufacturing and selling a variety of eyewear and accessories for both men and women, including reading glasses, sunglasses, bifocals, and various frame styles. Eyebobs aims to bridge the gap between inexpensive readers and high-end designer frames, offering stylish and affordable options that cater to the fashion-conscious. The product range also features a selection of accessories such as cleaning kits, cases, and display trays. Eyebobs sells its products through its online platform, as well as retail stores and wholesalers in the United States and internationally. The brand is known for its distinctive style and humor, appealing to individuals who embrace their uniqueness and seek fashionable solutions for their eyewear needs.

DCM Services, LLC specializes in deceased account recovery services across various sectors, including credit card, healthcare, auto leasing, retail, telecommunications, and utilities in the United States. Founded in 1999 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company focuses exclusively on deceased and probate solutions, establishing itself as a leader in this niche. DCM Services offers a range of services, such as Survivor Recovery Services, which provide deceased collection solutions, and the DOD Finder, which cross-references date of death information from the Social Security Administration. Additionally, it provides insurance claim processing and disputed estate claim resolution services, along with a Probate Finder Solution that organizes probate-filing information. By concentrating on estate recoveries, DCM Services aims to protect client brands, enhance recovery rates, and minimize unnecessary contact with survivors, ensuring a respectful and efficient approach to account collections.

Lindstrom Group specializes in the manufacture and distribution of metric fasteners, offering a wide range of products including screws, bolts, nuts, washers, and various specialized fasteners. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Blaine, Minnesota, the company operates additional locations in Greer, South Carolina; Beacon, New York; and Elgin, Illinois. Lindstrom Metric, LLC serves as a master distributor, focusing on providing hard-to-find sizes and finishes to meet customer needs efficiently. The company markets its products primarily through a network of distributors, ensuring that clients across multiple states, including Illinois, South Carolina, Texas, New York, and even extending to Toronto, receive timely and customized solutions.

Norwesco, Inc. is North America's leading manufacturer of proprietary rotationally molded polyethylene tanks for agricultural, water, closed-top industrial and below ground septic and cistern applications. Norwesco was founded in 1939 in St. Paul, Minnesota under the name of Northwest Plastics, Inc. The name was changed in 1973 and at that time Norwesco was ranked as one of the oldest and largest plastic processors in the United States. Norwesco had been a publicly traded company until January 1988 when Norwesco, Inc. was acquired and taken private by its management and private equity investors. In 2008 they were acquired by Olympus Partners and became part of Tank Holding Company along with tank manufacturer Snyder Industries. Their current financial partner is Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. Over the years they have significantly expanded their geographic presence through the addition of facilities throughout the United States and Canada. They currently operate 14 plants and are the third largest rotational molder in North America. Norwesco's rotational molding of tanks began in 1980 with a single plant in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota. Now, that plant is the headquarters for thirteen additional manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Norwesco is the world's largest supplier of rotationally molded tanks and Plastics News has ranked us as one of the top ten rotational molders in North America!

Sleep Number Corporation is a wellness technology company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in sleep solutions and services across the United States. Founded in 1987, the company designs, manufactures, markets, and retails a range of bedding products, including mattresses, pillows, sheets, and adjustable bases. Under the Sleep Number 360 brand, it offers smart beds that feature advanced technology for personalized sleep experiences. The company also provides temperature-balancing products and specialized beds for children. Sleep Number sells its products directly to consumers through various channels, including retail stores, online platforms, and phone sales, as well as through wholesale distribution. As of early 2020, Sleep Number operated approximately 610 stores in 50 states, reflecting its extensive reach in the sleep solutions market. The company, formerly known as Select Comfort Corporation, rebranded in November 2017 to emphasize its focus on innovative sleep technology.

Michaels of Oregon is a prominent manufacturer and distributor of hunting, shooting, and law enforcement accessories, operating under well-known brands such as Uncle Mike’s, Hoppe's, and Butler Creek. The company produces a diverse range of products, including holsters, slings, swivels, gun cases, belts, and gun cleaning supplies, serving the needs of law enforcement, military, and civilian shooting and hunting markets. With its headquarters located in a 43,000 square foot facility in Oregon City, Oregon, the company employs approximately 270 people and has expanded its operations to other locations, including Meridian, Idaho, and New Ulm, Minnesota. Michaels of Oregon combines its rich historical backdrop with modern technology to enhance customer service and streamline operations.

MSP Communications is a Minneapolis-based content marketing agency with over 43 years of experience in delivering persuasive content across various channels, including owned, earned, and paid media. The agency serves a diverse range of clients, including market leaders in business, technology, healthcare, and consumer brands, providing expertise in developing sustainable content marketing programs that complement traditional marketing efforts. MSP Communications has produced nearly 200 publication titles for Fortune 100 companies, associations, and small to mid-sized corporations. The firm specializes in content marketing and digital strategy services, offering a variety of formats such as advertising, blogs, infographics, and thought leadership pieces to meet the needs of its clients.