Mark Smith
This article showcases our top picks for the best Minnesota based Association companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Association industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top Minnesota Association Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
Ucare
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UCare is an independent, nonprofit health plan providing health coverage.
Fairview Health Services
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Fairview Health Services is an award-winning nonprofit health care system with more than 21,000 employees and 2,300 aligned physicians.
Beta.MN
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Beta.MN is an organization of friends & founders gathering together to support Minnesota’s start-up community.
Niman Ranch Rewiews
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Niman Ranch reviews are from consumers who love the complete line of fresh beef, pork, lamb, and cage-free eggs the company produces
AA-ISP
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American Association of Inside Sales Professionals
HERO Health
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HERO is a national leader in the advancement of health and well-being for employees, families and communities through workplace.
SafeNet Consulting
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successful company does more than turn a profit.
Coborns Inc.
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Coborns Inc. is a collective of employee-own businesses that work together to promote health and happiness for guest and worker alike.
Feed My Starving Children
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Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s children hungry in body and spirit.
American Chesterton Society
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The American Chesterton Society is a membership organization.
Bush Foundation
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The Bush Foundation invests in great ideas and the people who power them.
Industrial Fabrics Association International
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Industrial Fabrics Association International is a not-for-profit trade association representing international specialty fabrics marketplace.
Owakihi
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Owakihi provides home and community-based supports to people with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs.
Knowledge Infusion
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Knowledge Infusion is a Human Resources consulting organization providing management advisory and consulting services.
Next Avenue
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Next Avenue is a new public television online destination aimed at Americans 50+ who want to maintain vibrant lives and who have
Greater Twin Cities United Way
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Greater Twin Cities United Way is a nonprofit organization funds health and human services agencies in a nine-county area.
National Ataxia Foundation
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The National Ataxia Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of persons affected by ataxia through support, education, and research.
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
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Is to bring the joy and insight that the arts can provide at the highest level of quality to the largest number of people we can reach.
Business Leaders for Michigan
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BLM is a private, nonprofit organization.
WomenVenture
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WomenVenture helps women attain economic self-sufficiency through the creation and growth of profitable and sustainable businesses.
Metropolitan Airports Commission
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Metropolitan Airports Commission is an organization that focuses on creating positive customer experiences within major airports.
Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics
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SCCE is a non-profit, member-based professional association.
Science Museum of Minnesota
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Science Museum of Minnesota is an American museum focused on topics in technology, natural history, physical science, and mathematics edu,
Fresh Energy
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Fresh Energy is an independent nonprofit organization working to speed the transition to a clean energy economy.
Gradient Technology
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Gradient Technology is a non-profit & government company located in Elk River.
Printing Industry Midwest
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Printing Industry Midwest is a trade association represents the print & graphic communication companies.
McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience
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McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience is an independent charitable organization.
Teachers Retirement Association of Minnesota
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Teachers Retirement Association of Minnesota
Jackson Federal Savings & Loan Association
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Jackson Federal Savings & Loan Association offers banking, loans, and financial services.
Minnesota Food Truck Association
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The Minnesota Food Truck Association is a resource that provides resources and communication to the mobile food industry.
Feministing
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Feministing is an online community that offers feminist analysis of various aspects from pop culture to politics.
Crowdfund Research
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Helping startup investors research equity crowdfunding campaigns through independent due diligence reports
Citizens Bank Minnesota
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Citizens Bank Minnesota is a community bank with offices in Minnesota.
Catholic Community Foundation
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Catholic Community Foundation (CCF) was founded with the mission to support financially the spiritual, educational and social needs
Organic Consumers Association
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Organic Consumers Association is a nonprofit public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability.
Minnesota Search Engine Marketing Association
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Professional organization dedicated to digital marketing, Plan, execute and measure effective search marketing strategies and tactics.
Certified Customer Experience Professional
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CCXP is the premier global non-profit organization dedicated to the customer experience profession.
Centera Corporation
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Centera’s innovative programs bridge executive leadership discovery and growth with practical organizational demands.
Incentive Marketing Association
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Incentive Marketing Association is an association advocating on behalf of those who deliver solutions and innovation.
Minnesota Minority Lawyers Association
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The leading minority bar association whose mission is to promote and support the professional development…
The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul
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The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul promote the art of film as a medium that fosters cross-cultural understanding, education.
Twin Cities Diversity in Practice
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Twin Cities Diversity in Practice is a nonprofit association comprised of the leading Twin-Cities legal employers.
Sustainable Healthcare Foundation
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To improve access to essential drugs, basic healthcare, and prevention services for children and families.
Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association
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MADA is an advocate for Minnesota’s retail motor vehicle industry and an important source of legal, legislative and industry information.
Three Links Care Center
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Three Links has a long history in the Northfield community. We are sponsored by the fraternal order of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.
HealthNewsReview.org
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HealthNewsReview.org is the only project of its kind in the U.S., trying to improve the quality of health care journalism
LifeTrak
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Lifetrack develops the strengths within those facing life’s greatest challenges.
Catholic Athletic Association
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The Catholic Athletic Association (CAA), a non-profit organization
MOJO Minnesota
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MOJO Minnesota is an innovation co-operative comprised of like-minded business leaders working to fuel entrepreneurship.
Minnesota PTA
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Minnesota PTA is a non-profit organization working on behalf of Minnesota’s natural resource.
Association for Talent Development – Greater Twin Cities Chapter
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We are the go-to professional development resource for workplace learning and performance professionals in the Twin Cities.
Rio Gran Dog Grooming
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We are one of the most vibrant grooming schools in Minnesota. Our programs are among the best in the state.
West Central Association Of Realtors
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West Central Association Of Realtors is a trade association comprised of real estate professionals.
BARR Center
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BARR Center offers schools a comprehensive approach to meeting all students’ academic, social, and emotional needs.
Midwest Contact Centers Association
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Non Profit Association that brings together contact center professionals with the common goal of education, collaboration, and networking.
Community Power Agency
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Community Power Agency is a social enterprise setup to support the development of a vibrant community energy sector in Australia.
Greater Metropolitan Automobile Dealers Association
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Greater Metropolitan Automobile Dealers Association.
Synergos
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Synergos is a non-profit organization that specializes in administrative and association management services.
VHEDC
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VHEDC is a company that specializes in the field of Economic Development.
Kaleidoscope Place
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Kaleidoscope Place is a non-profit organization that provides educational and nurturing environment for children.
Recycle Across America
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Recycle Across America (RAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to making it easier for people to recycle right.
Incentive Gift Card Council
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Strategic industry group, within the IMA, provides an awareness of gift cards in premium and incentive programs.
Catholic Content
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Catholic Content is a company that offers free content to Catholic blogs and other non-profit Catholic websites.
20% Theatre
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20% Theatre Company Twin Cities is committed to supporting and vigorously promoting the work of female and transgender theatre artists
Chainbreaker
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Chainbreaker is a weekend experience with the core purpose of funding cancer research.
ROWE
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ROWE is a human resource management strategy, creating high-performing work teams and organizations.
Minneapolis Downtown Council
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Minneapolis Downtown Council is an association of Minneapolis business district.
Lourdes Foundation
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Lourdes Foundation is an organization that help unite LHS graduates, parents of current and past students, faculty, staff and friends.
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
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The Minneapolis VA Health Care System provides for the health care needs of Veterans in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
Minnesota Public Health Association
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MPHA has maintained a broad membership to represent and reflect the public health challenges and opportunities of its time.
Heartland Democracy
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Heartland Democracy is a civic engagement, educational, and research group.
DevOps Minneapolis
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A community of DevOps practictioners living and working in the Twin Cities area.
