3M 3M Corporate Headquarters, 3M Center, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
3M, a global, diversified technology company is fundamentally a science-based company. They produce thousands of imaginative products, and are a leader in scores of markets—from health care and highway safety to office products and optical films for LCD displays. Their success begins with their ability to apply their technologies – often in combination—to an endless array of real-worl d customer needs. Of course, all of this is made possible by the people of 3M and their singular commitment to make life easier and better for people around the world.
June 26
2–4 p.m.
Digital River, Inc. 9625 West 76th Street, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Anticipating the power of the emerging Internet, Joel Ronning launched Digital River in 1994 with a vision to use the Internet instead of the mail to deliver software. He knew Internet-based software delivery would be more efficient, more cost effective and more environmentally friendly. His intuition was right. Today, Digital River not only manages half of the digital downloads for the software market, but the company’s business has grown significantly—successfully expanding across global geographies and into complementary markets, including high tech manufacturing and consumer electronics. In 2007, Digital River expects to handle well over $2 billion in online transactions and ship digital and physical goods for more than 40,000 software publishers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and affiliates worldwide. When Digital River started in 1994, the company set out on a mission to become a leading provider of global e-commerce services. Today, Digital River is living its mission.
July 8
2:30–4:30 p.m.
Graco, Inc. 88 11th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Providing Innovative Solutions to a Diverse Global Market, Graco offers systems, products and technology that set quality and production standards in a wide range of fluid handling applications including spray finishing and paint circulation, lubrication, sealant and adhesives, processing, as well as power application equipment for the contractor industry. Founded in 1926, Graco’s ongoing investment in fluid management and control will continue to provide innovative solutions to a diverse global market.
July 15
2–4 p.m.
General Mills, Inc. 1 General Mills Blvd., Golden Valley, MN 55426 General Mills is the world’s sixth-largest food company. They markets some of the world's best loved brands, including Betty Crocker, Häagen-Dazs, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso and Cheerios. Their brand portfolio includes more than 100 leading U.S. brands and numerous category leaders around the world.
July 24
2–3:30 p.m.
Medtronic, Inc. 710 Medtronic Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604
With the mission of transforming technology to change lives, Medtronic is changing the face of chronic disease. By working closely with physicians around the world, their medical technologies help make it possible for millions of people to resume everyday activities, return to work, and live better, longer. Their six major businesses focus their efforts around a condition or therapy type: Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management, Spinal and Biologics, CardioVascular, Neuromodulation, Diabetes, and Surgical Technologies.
July 31
Time: TBD
MTS Systems, Corp. 14000 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
MTS Systems is the leading provider of mechanical test systems, material testing, fatigue testing and tensile testing services as well as motion simulation system and calibration services. Since 1966, MTS Systems Corporation has been collaborating with product developers worldwide, helping customers design, develop and produce higher quality products with greater speed and lower cost. MTS delivers the resources that engineers, researchers and manufacturers need to excel in their businesses.
