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Hillary’s unlocks the power of human emotion to bring people closer together... making people who matter, feel like they matter. Hillary’s is a trusted partner to access, develop, and implement engagement and nurturing strategies that enable organizations to attract, retain, and engage their key stakeholders.
Askhillarys.com

SOAR is a unique community bringing together leaders through monthly peer groups, local
events, annual conferences, and life- changing adventures. We believe success is more than just profit & EBITDA; we strive to serve leaders in a way that brings joy and health to all areas of their Iife.
Soargroups.com
Platinum Sponsors

Intel Engine.ai equips professionals with actionable insights into individuals, companies, and industries, enabling the crafting of tailored messages that resonate and drives results. IntelEngine.ai – Smart Insights for Smarter Connections.
Intelengine.ai
Gold Sponsors

We are a full-service MEP engineering firm. We pride ourselves in engineering excellence for mechanical, electrical, lighting, fire protection, and technology systems, as well as commissioning services.
Michaudcooley.com

3M Promotional Markets is the sole source for Custom Printed Post-it® Notes in North America. Visit our website for more information.
Promote.3m.com
Silver Sponsors

Minnesota Retailers improve our communities through a holistic investment in retail.
We tell your story every day for the betterment of the industry and provide you access to member benefits that simply cannot be efficiently accessed on your own.
Mnretail.org

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a leading advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations and other owners and occupiers of commercial real estate.
Nmrk.com

Scale Bank, formerly Fidelity Bank, meets the needs of business owners and leaders. We offer big-bank capabilities with a commitment to relationships that grow as you do. Independent and privately-owned business bank that is proud to call Minnesota home for over 50 years. Visit our website for more information.
Scale.bank
Friend Sponsors

BKBM Engineers is a trusted structural and civil engineering partner, proudly serving the Minneapolis and Denver markets for over 50 years. Our commitment to excellence, deep market understanding, and unwavering dedication to client needs have made us a go-to firm for architectural and development partners.
Bkbm.com

BMO is the 8th largest bank in North America and one of the country’s most-respected banks. We provide personal and commercial banking, global markets and investment banking services.
Bmo.com

Boyum Barenscheer is a Top 15 Twin Cities accounting firm with 50 years of experience serving privately held businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. We combine the expertise of a large firm with personalized service, helping clients achieve their goals with reliability and care.
Myboyum.com

For over a decade, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses has helped thousands of entrepreneurs grow their businesses and create jobs in the United States. We help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing access to education, capital and support services. When it comes to revenue growth and job creation, our graduates consistently outperform the broader economy.
Goldmansachs.com

HealthSource enriched employee wellbeing. We provide worksite health, wellbeing, mental wellness, and fitness center management since 1990.We listen to your needs, customize your program, respect your budget and offer a personalized touch to all your wellness needs.
Healthsource-solutions.com

Lakeside HR Group is a boutique HR consulting and recruiting firm based in the Twin Cities. We specialize in HR consulting and recruiting solutions tailored for small to mid-sized businesses across all industries. With a highly personalized, partnership-driven approach, Lakeside HR Group delivers practical, results-focused HR solutions that align with each client’s unique needs.
Lakesidehrgroup.com

We understand how to protect what you are passionate about. No matter how unique, specialized, or exotic their passions may be, Marsh PCS clients can be sure their assets are protected with our broad range of solutions and unmatched resources for specialty risks like yacht, aviation, fine art, and more. We design insurance solutions that are just as unique as the clients we serve – with the expertise, personal approach, and in-depth industry knowledge necessary to protect our clients’ wealth, safeguard the things and people they love, and keep making extraordinary things possible.
Marshmclennan.com

Omodt & Associates brings strategic communications counsel together with the best practitioners available to help clients meet their communication challenges. This best-of-breed model provides a strategic and nimble communications approach that consistently turns challenges into opportunities. Finding the right team to best handle your challenge allows us to build a team for your specific needs — making communications work for you.
Omodtassociates.com

Visual narratives: people, places, and spaces. Commercial architectural photography, corporate architectural photography, education architectural photography, and civic architectural photography. Business portraits, headshots and corporate lifestyle photography.
Silverman.com

SRF Consulting creates lasting solutions to strengthen communities. From our foundation of civil and structural engineering to a future embracing multi-modal transportation networks and data-driven decisions, our unwavering commitment to integrity, solutions, and community has affirmed SRF as your trusted partner.
Srfconsulting.com

Vistage is the CEO/Business Owner/Senior Executive peer advisory program that catalyzes business and personal growth. Through a trusting and confidential platform that includes monthly meetings and coaching through their Chairs, Vistage groups are the remedy for the bias-laden echo chambers members often experience at their businesses. Vistage is the cure for the loneliness at the top that most executives endure.
Myvistage.com
Our Marketing Partners

UMAPP connects industry professionals by hosting trade shows, education and social events, in addition to providing tools and resources to enrich businesses.
Umapp.org

TeamWomen is a nonprofit empowering women and girls to build confidence, unlock career potential, and thrive at any stage of life. Members gain leadership skills, expand their networks, and find support in a deeply connected community—all while lifting others and giving back.
Teamwomenmn.org

The Hopkins Business & Civic Association (HBCA) is a collaborative network of businesses, non-profit organizations, volunteers, and city officials. Together, we are dedicated to promoting Hopkins organizations, services, and the business community.
Hbcamn.com

Hopkins Center for the Artsto build community through the arts by fostering creative expression, and providing artistic and educational opportunities for people of all ages.To be an important focal point for community activity, pride and involvement.
Hopkinsartscenter.com