Dan Hodgson

Bacterin International, Inc. manufactured drug delivery coating platforms for medical devices. It was a tissue bank and medical device company that designs, processes, manufactures, and markets advanced medical products. The firm’s designs focused on efficacy and safety for the patient, and functionality and ease of use for the surgeon to fulfill niche needs in the industry. The company was founded by Guy S. Cook in 1997 and is headquartered in Belgrade, MT.

LipoSonix, Inc. develops technology for non-invasive cosmetic surgery applications. Its products are used to remove fat and body sculpting. The company was founded by Steven B. Waite, Thomas D. Weldon, Jens Ulrich Quistgaard, Charles E. Larsen and John Arthur Deedrick in 1999 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Torax Medical Inc. designs and develops medical devices to treat chronic diseases related to defective sphincter muscles. Its technology platform, Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation (MSA), uses attraction forces to augment weak or defective sphincter muscles to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and fecal incontinence (FI). The firm's products include LINX, a reflux management system for the treatment of GERD; and FENIX, a continence restoration system for the treatment of FI. The company was founded by Todd Berg in 2002 and is headquartered in Shoreview, MN.

Pacira Cryotech, Inc. develops novel technologies for treatment of peripheral nerves. Its iovera treatment harnesses the power of cold with the Focused Cold Therapy delivery system and delivers immediate results for both therapeutic and aesthetic applications. The firm’s iovera treatment does not use toxins, chemicals, or pharmaceuticals to achieve results and leaves nothing behind in the body. The company was founded by Lisa Elkins in 2005 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Part of Renesas Electronics Corp., Beathome.com, Inc. is a company that provides application software and wireless devices for appliances and security systems. The company is based in Fargo, ND. Beathome.com was acquired by Echelon Corp., part of Renesas Electronics Corp. from September 17, 2018 on February 01, 2002 for $3 million.

Respicardia, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of cardiovascular ultra-sound diagnostic devices. The company was founded by Theodore C. Skokos, Mark Gelfand, Dr. Howard R. Levin and Dr. Danny Sachs in 2006 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

Part of CNH Industrial NV, Concord, Inc. is a company that makes farm machinery and operates a machine job shop. The company is based in Fargo, ND. Concord was acquired by Case Corp. on January 16, 1996.

Mayo Medical Ventures (Mayo Medical Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Mayo Clinic founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

Accuitive Medical Ventures LLC (Accuitive Medical Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Thomas Weldon, Gerard van Hamel Platerink, John Arthur Deedrick, Steven Waite and Charles Larsen. The firm is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.

Ethics & Public Policy Center is a non-profit organization which reinforce the bond between the Judeo-Christian moral tradition and the public debate over domestic and foreign policy issues. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Luis Palau Association develops church principles and Christian living style. It proclaims the gospel, mobilize the church and equip the next generation. The company was founded by Luis Palau and is headquartered in Beaverton, OR.

Amity Technology LLC manufactures a line of sugar beet equipment. The company also manufactures and distributes soil sampling equipment, plus provides crop management tools to boost farmers' fertility, soil management, seeding and other practices. It was founded by Brain Dahl and Howard Dahl in 1996 and is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota

Longwater Opportunities LLC (Longwater Opportunities) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Jordan Bastable and Brooks Burgum. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with an additional office in Fargo, North Dakota.

The North Dakota Trade Office is a membership organization that provides education, research, engagement, and advocacy services. The private company is based in Fargo, ND.

ActivOrtho, Inc. provides technology services for the medical industry. The company is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

Fargo Moorhead Symphony is a private company. 'Fargo Moorhead Symphony is based in Fargo.

Fourth Element Capital Management LLC (Fourth Element Capital) is a venture capital firm founded 2017 by John Arthur Deedrick and Kathleen A. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

DyaMX, Inc. provides health care services. The company is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

Subiomed, Inc. develops, manufactures and distributes suspension biomechanics technologies. The company was founded by Barry Butler and Brian Bowen in and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

Part of Kotobuki Realty Co., Ltd., Beam, Inc. is a company based in Wheaton, IL. According to their website, beam-inc.org, the company provides a range of products and services, although no specific information is given.