Mark Smith
This article showcases our top picks for the best Minnesota based Communities companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Communities 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 Communities Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
Target
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Target is an American retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and more.
Kidizen
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Kidizen is the peer-to-peer marketplace for parents to shop and sell kids’ clothing, shoes, accessories, and more.
Pikup
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Pikup connects people who need something with friends and neighbors who are already on their way to and from a store.
Riverland Bank
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Riverland Bank Providing First Choice Banking on a First Name Basis.
The Waters
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The Waters is an owner, operator, and developer of distinctive senior living communities.
Jobiki
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We connect people with better information to discover great companies that embody their idea of a great place to work.
Bold Orange
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Bold Orange is a human connections company with a two-fold purpose: business and societal progress.
Blu Dot
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Blu Dot is a designer of unique contemporary furniture for the home and office.
Be The Match
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Be The Match connects patients with their donor match for a life-saving marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant.
Global Traffic Technologies
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Global Traffic Technologies is a manufacturing of opticom priority control systems and Canoga traffic-sensing systems.
Blue Zones
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Blue Zones is a company that promotes healthy living environment through their projects and public speaking.
Eden Prairie
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Eden Prairie is a government organization bringing thousands of homes and businesses to the area.
Beta.MN
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Beta.MN is an organization of friends & founders gathering together to support Minnesota’s start-up community.
AirVuz
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AirVūz is an aerial video and photography sharing platform and global community for drone pilots and aerial media enthusiasts.
Transit Team
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Transit Team is a transportation company that offers paratransit services.
ACA International
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ACA International is the trade association for credit and collection professionals.
Community Reinvestment Fund
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Community Reinvestment Fund is a national nonprofit, helps change the lives of people living in economically disadvantaged communities.
Tech Dump
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Tech Dump, a division of Jobs Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing job training and practical experience for adults.
Venture Academy
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New 6-12 Mpls school. They ignite the passion of young people to become entrepreneurial leaders who change the world.
The Bank of Elk River
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The Bank of Elk River is a community bank operating in Minnesota.
Bush Foundation
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The Bush Foundation invests in great ideas and the people who power them.
Owakihi
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Owakihi provides home and community-based supports to people with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs.
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation – SMIF
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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation works to leverage assets, foster collaboration, increase funding, and enhance knowledge.
Minneapolis Club
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Since 1883, the Minneapolis Club has served as the region’s premier gathering place for business, civic and community leaders
Innovative Packaging Solutions
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Innovative Packaging Solutions has more than 40 years of experience working with a wide range of products, packaging materials.
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.
East Side Neighborhood Services
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East Side Neighborhood Services is a nonprofit organization that conducts youth, childcare, food shelf programs and social services.
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.
Exponent Public Relations
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Exponent Public Relations is amodern public relations agency company located in Minneapolis.
Accra Care
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Accra Care is a non-profit offering personalized self-directed home care services.
Social Impact Branding – SoPac, Inc.
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A digital co-working platform providing unlimited access to social technology education & ondemand match making services in IoT.
Just For Kix
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Just For Kix is a performing arts company offering dancewear, dance costumes, and dance shoes.
State Bank Financial
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For over 134 years State Bank Financial has been committed to building strong communities.
Femfessionals LLC DBA FemCityå¨
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Femfessionals DBA FemCity is a civic & social organization providing women business online community services.
North Shore Bank of Commerce
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North Shore Bank of Commerce is a community bank operating in Minnesota.
Drake Bank
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Drake Bank is a community bank located in Minnesota providing entrepreneurial and professional solutions..
Arrow Lift
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Arrow Lift is a accessibility company specializing in stair lifts, home elevators, LU/LAs, platform lifts and service.
Lola Red Public Relations
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Lola Red is a dynamic public relations agency with the spirit and the strategy to help our clients make an impact.
YMCA Twin Cities
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We’re for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
CEDA
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CEDA offers small business assistance, community support programs, grant writing & management, community planning and development services.
Patent Buddy
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Patent Buddy was created in 2007 by a group of senior patent lawyers from one of the world’s leading patent law firms.
Printing Industry Midwest
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Printing Industry Midwest is a trade association represents the print & graphic communication companies.
Cities Credit Union
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Cities Credit Union is a financial institution serving the communities of Vadnais heights, white bear Lake – Township and Gem Lake.
Red Wing Ignite
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Red Wing Ignite has a business accelerator for early stage businesses.
Clean Energy Resource Teams
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Helping communities determine their clean energy future!
Humble Beginnings
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Humble Beginnings Inc. has demonstrated sustainability in transitioning juvenile offenders back into their communities.
Lake Area Bank
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Lake Area Bank is a community bank with operations in Minnesota.
Minnesota Credit Unions
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Minnesota Credit Unions is a state trade association that offers credit services.
Hoodstarter
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Every community has vacant commercial spaces.
Community Broadband Networks
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Communities across America have built their own broadband networks to ensure access to affordable, reliable, and fast networks.
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
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Minnesota Medical Center is inpatient and outpatient facilities and connected with six community clinics and many specialty clinics.
Minne*
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Minne✱ is the organization behind minnedemo, where live software is demo-ed and everybody in the tech scene comes to network.
Medtronic Foundation
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Medtronic Foundation helps address unmet health needs in underserved communities worldwide.
Citizens Bank Minnesota
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Citizens Bank Minnesota is a community bank with offices in Minnesota.
First National Bank of Waseca
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First National Bank of Waseca is a banking firm maintaining the personal aspects of community banking.
JEC Miller
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JEC Miller provides Supported Living Services to individuals with disabilities who require daily staff presence to support them.
Brainco
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A workshop that helped copywriters and art directors put together portfolios and get their first jobs.
Common Ground Meditation Center
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Common Ground is a community meditation center dedicated to the practice of mindfulness.
Opportunity Services
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Opportunity Services is a nonprofit organization that offers job assistance and community immersion services.
Faith Community Foundation
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InFaith Community Foundation is a national charity with a mission to serve donors.
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
Tula Yoga & Wellness
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Acupuncture, Yoga Teacher Training, Fitness Center, Life Coaching, Aerial Yoga, Kids Yoga, Yoga Studio, Massage, Zumba, Yoga
BCS Computer Support
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BCS Computer Support provides ROI & cost analysis, hosted cloud-based system, networking, server support, and commercial support services.
MoreLaw Minneapolis, LLC
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MoreLaw Minneapolis is the execuitve suite exclusively for attorneys in downtown Minneapolis.
Cooperative Energy Futures
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Cooperative Energy Futures is an energy cooperative that helps in creating a community-powered energy.
Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
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Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is to lead in the creation, promotion and enhancement of a healthy business environment.
The Minnesota Cup
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MN Cup is a startup competition and hub to connect Minnesota’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Radio Club of America
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Radio Club of America is the network of wireless communications professionals in the world, with members across the globe.
St Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority
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St Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority offers housing opportunities, fostering stability and promotes neighborhood revitalization.
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.
LifeTrak
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Lifetrack develops the strengths within those facing life’s greatest challenges.
MOJO Minnesota
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MOJO Minnesota is an innovation co-operative comprised of like-minded business leaders working to fuel entrepreneurship.
Armed Forces Journal
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AFJ is the leading joint-service journal of commentary and ideas for U.S. military officers and leaders in the defense community.
Papa Lemon Books
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Foster positive family connections and promote inter-generational relationships.
Lake Superior Community Health Center
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Lake Superior Community Health Center is a non-profit organization that offers a comprehensive range of health care services to communities.
Integrity Bank Plus
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Integrity Bank Plus provides community banking services.
iUsem
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iUsem is a social network that posts reviews of what people you know use and recommend.
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.
Community Options & Resources
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Community Options & Resources offers in-home & basic support as well as personal training services to people with intellectual disabilities.
MinneAnalytics
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The nation’s largest regional analytics community and events organization.
Michael Batt Foundation
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Michael Batt Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation.
Stillwater Rotary Club
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Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders.
Yellow Parachute
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Yellow Parachute creates free websites that help people connect, share, and interact in exciting new ways.
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
Wednesdayz CIC
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Social Opportunities for Young People with Autism.
Thinkhaus
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Thinkhaus is a socially conscious graphic design company that uses design to foster social change and community advancement.
Doodlezoo
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Our future park will include a much larger diversity of animals to build a better curriculum and stewardship program.
Finish Line Planner LLC
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Growing Organizations and Engaging Members
Minnesota United Methodist Foundation
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Minnesota United Methodist Foundation gives members an opportunity to support their local churches.
Vertin
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Vertin is a funeral service company that provides professional and personalized service for families in their greatest time of need.
Two Harbors Federal Credit Union
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Two Harbors Federal Credit Union is a member-owned non-profit cooperative that provides banking and financial services to its members.
FinderBase
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FinderBase.com is an online community for lost & found.
ORAM
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ORAM is a non-profit firm that protects the world’s most vulnerable refugees.
Public Insight Network
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Through Spot.Us the public can commission journalists to do investigations on important and perhaps overlooked stories.
White Bear Heights Senior Living
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Retirement & Assisted Living Facility
Minnov8
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Minnov8 was started in early 2008 to focus on technology innovation in the State of Minnesota.
Enterprise Request Management
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Enterprise request management news, information and resources
City of Wayzata
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City of Wayzata is a small lakefront community.
