Rob West, President and CEO – APEX, Duluth MN

Bill Hansen, Proprietor – Sawbill Canoe Outfitters, Tofte MN

Elaine Hansen, Director – University of MN-Duluth Center for Economic Development, Duluth MN

Sue Collins, President – Northeast Higher Education District, Chisholm MN

Mark Peterson, Commercial Banking Manager – National Bank of Commerce, Superior WI

Mary Mathews, President – Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, Duluth MN

Kathy Keeley, Design Consultant – Greenstone Group, Duluth MN