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Accudata Services Inc
Accudata Services Inc. - Park River, ND
Contact: Connie Mae Linstad (701) 284-7954 clinstad@accudataser.com
ACH Solutions
Payment Processing Services - Glendale, CA
UMS has as its primary goal, the increased production and profitability of our clients. Our product and our success are measured by the degree of expansion and growth in the profitability and size of our client banks’ portfolios. To this end, all company actions must be driven by SERVICE first, for it is service that gains UMS clients and retains them for the duration. Our staff must think of themselves as an extension of the financial institutions we service. As such, our staff and their actions must emulate those of the client banks that we care for.
Contact: Chris Gaines (818) 246-6767 chris.gaines@umsbanking.com
Andrews Positive Change Projects, LLC
Change Management & Consulting - Iriving, TX
We are a Texas-based limited liability company formed for the purpose of supporting positive change on a nation-wide basis. Our field personnel are all degreed professionals. Our client base includes banks, non-bank businesses, and consumers. By providing positive support, we empower businesses and individuals to become more efficient, effective, and prosperous.
Contact: Troy Abeln (214) 930-4580 troy@tads.com
Auncor, Inc.
Network Services - Minneapolis, MN
From large school technology rollouts to small business consultations, enterprise-wide intranets to small school websites, we evaluate each engagement and recommend appropriate technologies and implementations at reasonable cost.
Contact: Martin Peyer (612) 548-3333 mpeyer@auncor.com
Axtell-Haller LLC
CPA Firm - Bloomington, MN
At Axtell & Haller, our purpose is to serve clients and help them with their tax, accounting and other financial questions and concerns. We do that using not only knowledge but real experiences as entrepreneurs. Our fees are significantly less than our competition (other CPA firms) and we believe we deliver great value to our clients.
Contact: Rod Axtell, CPA, CSP (952) 884-0184 rod@axtell-haller.com
Ballard Spahr LLP
Legal Services - Minneapolis, MN
Ballard Spahr LLC, a law firm that provides a full array of corporate finance, transactional and litigation services for clients from offices across the country. We have served corporate, governmental and individual clients across the nation and around the world since 1968 (although our roots are even older, dating back to 1946).
Contact: Andrew Toftley (612) 371-3211 atoftey@ballardspahr.com
Benefit Plan Administrators (BPA)
Benefits Services - Eau Claire, MN
Benefit Plan Administrators (BPA) is a full-service benefits administrator with the experience, staff, systems and commitment to meet your benefit needs. We create a working partnership with you to provide you and your employees with service that is efficient, professional and responsive from the very start.
Contact: Timothy Bauer (715) 832-5535 tbauer@bpaco.com
Benefit Software Solutions
Benefit Software Solutions - Minneapolis, MN
TPA Assistant
Affordable. Efficient. Simple.
For TPA’s and brokers, TPA Assistant is a powerful paperless enrollment solution for employer group benefits. Our simple, step-by-step online enrollment solution is an affordable and efficient alternative to processing paper benefits enrollment forms.
Contact: Douglas Hart (612) 803-3285 chip.hart@bssi.io
Bridger Property Management, Bozeman
Property Management - Bozeman, MT
Looking for the right people to manage your properties? The staff at Bridger Property Management is local, professional and personable. We understand the importance of your real estate investment, and have the knowledge and experience to handle your Bozeman rental efficiently and professionally. Our record of satisfied tenants and owners speaks volumes about our ability to generate a steady return on your investment in a stress-free manner. Please give us a call to discuss your property management needs.
Contact: Karen Dobie (406) 556-9900 karen@bridgerproperty.com
CAPITAL Card Services, Inc.
Payment Solutions - Sioux Falls, SD
Capital Services is a leading payment portfolio management and servicing company that creates, evolves, and services profitable payment programs in partnership with our clients. Focused on financial strength, we successfully originate and manage card assets and provide a unique and innovative set of services in the payments industry for more than 670,000 accounts from over 150 financial institutions.
Contact: Michelle Mueller (605) 782-3300 michelle.mueller@capitalsvcs.com
Central Billing, Inc.
Payroll and Human Resources - Sioux Falls, SD
We provide our clients with a comprehensive range of administrative services centered around the areas of payroll processing, human resource consulting, timekeeping, flex benefits /cafeteria plan administration and employee benefits. We support these necessary areas of your business, so that you have time to focus on your business.
Contact: Charlie Wilson (701) 237-6128 cwilson@cbipayroll.com
City of Minneapolis
Everything you need to know about the City of Minneapolis in one location. From visiting information to residents and business, this is the place to visit!
Contact: Larry Parker (612) 673-3257
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
Wealth Advisory, Outsourcing, and Public Accounting - Minneapolis, MN
CLA is a professional services firm delivering integrated wealth advisory,outsourcing, and public accounting capabilities to help clients succeed professionally and personally. This allows us to serve clients more completely and offer our people diverse career opportunities.
Contact: Laura Espeseth (612) 397-3207 laura.espeseth@cliftonlarsonallen.com
Compeer Financial
Financial Cooperative - Mankato, MN
We provide a broad range of financial services and business tools for agricultural and rural clients in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
Contact: Brenda Sonnek (507) 386-5434 brenda.sonnek@compeer.com
Compensation Consultants, LTD.
Cafeteria, HRA, and HSA Plan Service Provider - Cloquet, IA
Compensation Consultants, Ltd. is a non-insurance affiliated contract administration service provider. We do not vend insurance products. We are not your competition. In the insurance industry, insurance representatives and agencies view us as a “value added” service for themselves and their clients. They rely on us to impart our knowledge and expertise to their employers and employees in setting up these auxiliary benefit plans. Compensation Consultants, Ltd. will work with you to a design benefit packages that will achieve the goals of your employers and meet their employees needs. We deliver reliable, responsive and knowledgeable services at very competitive prices.
Contact: Jon Woolverton (800) 447-1690 flex@ccflex.com
CU Auditing
Contact: Barbara K. Lynn (406) 328-4025 cuaudit@nemont.net
Discovery Benefits, Inc.
Employee Benefits - Fargo, ND
Discovery Benefits is transforming the complexity of employee benefits administration with innovative solutions and extraordinary customer service delivered by empowered and knowledgeable employees. And we definitely couldn’t accomplish a mission like that without the talented employees and award-winning culture that you’ll find at Discovery Benefits.
Contact: Shantell Holen (701) 451-3399 EXT 6243 sholen@discoverybenefits.com
Eide Bailly, LLP
Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Services - Minnesota
Eide Bailly, LLP provides many services including; Accounting, Audit & Assurance, Financial, Forensic & Validation, Risk Advisory, Tax, Technology Consulting, Transaction Services, and Wealth Management. Eide Bailly also provides industry expertise in a number of different categories.
Contact: Linda L. Lovich, AAP (507) 387-6031 llovich@eidebailly.com
Fiserv
Financial Services Technology - Brookfield, WI
Fiserv is helping its clients push the boundaries of what's possible in financial services, delivering deep expertise and innovative solutions to help financial institutions, businesses and consumers move and manage money faster and with greater ease than ever before.
Contact: Michelle L. Steadman, AAP (406) 896-7621 michelle.steadman@fiserv.com
Forte Payments Systems, Inc.
Payments Solutions - Allen, TX
A comprehensive suite of payment solutions crafted for developers and merchants that expands and moves right with you.
Contact: Jeff Thorness (469) 675-9920 jeff.thorness@achdirect.com
FPS GOLD
ONLINE BANKING SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS - Provo, UT
FPS GOLD offers core processing and eBanking software solutions designed for financial institutions across the United States. And, after more than 50 years of experience in the finance industry, we are proud to be known for our preeminent customer service. We believe in being responsive to the needs of our clients, and actively solicit feedback. As a result, our banking processes are relevant, powerful, and easy to use.
We manage everything from mobile and Internet banking to commercial banking to operating your General Ledger and payroll, allowing you to focus on what matters most, your customers.
Headquartered in Provo, Utah, FPS GOLD has a distinguished track record with 50 years of experience, cutting-edge products, and customer service with a personal touch.
Contact: Rock Ballstaedt (801) 201-2525 rockb@fpsgold.com
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Legal Services - Bellevve, WA
We bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to our work, and operate as business advisors as well as legal counselors.
Contact: Rebecca Iserman (612) 492-7863 riserman@fredlaw.com
Global Fintech Forum
Global Fintech Forum LLC - Longview, TX
Global Fintech Forum LLC, formally known as eZforex.com, is a Texas Based Technology Development Company focused on facilitating one-stop global payments and innovation for and through its financial institution customers and partners.
The GFF provides integrated technology solutions and global payments network. The integrated front-end and Application Protocol Interface (APIs) allows any financial institution, business, and e-wallet regardless of size to access the most efficient global payment networks, including the Federal Reserve and the Ripple network. GFF technology was the first one to ever facilitate a live global banking transaction through the Ripple Blockchain in 2017, and it is a preferred vendor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta for the FedGlobal® ACH service.
Contact: Jermey Joseph (903) 248-4087 jorge@globalfintechforum.com
Goldleaf Partners
Employer Services - Brainerd, MN
As a national leader in employer services, Goldleaf Partners administers payroll, time & attendance, HR management, employee benefits, COBRA, consulting, and fiduciary services to companies across the country. We have the expertise you need and the personal service you desire; our job is to make yours easier.
Contact: Wendy Hyre (612) 339-0498 wendyh@goldleafpartners.com
Guidepoint Payroll Solutions
Payroll Services - Buffalo, MN
GPS is dedicated in providing professional payroll services to corporations and businesses on a national level. We are committed to continuously implementing cutting edge technology and excellent service. Our extensive industry experience allows us to continuously advance our services to new and innovative levels of professional cost effective Payroll Management. GPS works with many small to midsize businesses ranging from a single individual to over one hundred employees. No matter the size, our clients receive equal service.
Contact: Dan Cavanaugh (763) 682-6458 dan@jmscfuturity.com
Hantz Ewald, LLC
Hantz Ewald, LLC
Tax Preparation Services - Bad Axe, MI
For tax preparation in Bad Axe MI, you can count on Hantz Ewald LLC. Melissa Ewald, CPA, assists taxpayers and small businesses with taxes in Bad Axe MI and the surrounding communities. Whether you are an individual or a local business in or around Bad Axe MI, Contact Melissa Ewald, CPA, tax filing specialist in Bad Axe MI, for help with your taxes.
Contact: Melissa Ewald (989) 269-9966 melissa.ewald@hantz-ewald.com
Kline Kimlin, CPA
CPA - Pennsylvania
Contact: Caryn Barker Ondesko (814) 266-8804 condesko@klinekimlin.com
Kotapay
Processing Services - Fargo, ND
Kotapay, previously InterceptEFT, specializes in processing electronic transactions. For over 25 years, we have provided fast, accurate electronic transaction services to more than 74,000 companies. Our premium services, features, detailed reporting and flexibility set us apart.
Behind the scenes of an electronic transaction, multiple financial institutions, including the Federal Reserve Bank, form a complex network to ensure the movement of funds. Kotapay seamlessly manages the transactions, to ensure your funds reach their intended destination.
Contact: Christy Stock, AAP (800) 378-3328 EXT 7945 christy@intercepteft.com
McKern Financial Group, INC.
Accounting Firm - Kasson, MN
For years, McKern Financial Group, Inc. has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management, payroll and accounting services to more in-depth services such as payroll, financial statements, and financial planning.
McKern Financial Group, Inc. is one of the leading firms in and throughout the area. By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve. Our dedication to high standards, hiring of seasoned tax professionals, and work ethic is the reason our client base returns year after year.
Contact: Candy McKern (507) 634-4307 candy@mckernfinancial.com
Midcontinent Communications
Communication Services - Sioux Falls, SD
Ambitious, imaginative and positive are just some of the qualities we’re proud to live up to at Midco. We're dedicated to innovating for, empowering and inspiring the people of the Northern Plains. Since Midco started in 1931, we’ve been looking ahead and investing in the next big thing.
Contact: Jennifer Norman (952) 844-2646 jennifer.norman@midco.net
Midwest Group Benefits
Employee Benefits - Decorah, IA
Midwest Group Benefits is a full-service employee benefits organization that specializes in helping companies select, develop and maintain a group benefits plan. We provide administrative services, including claims processing, eligibility, implementation, day-to-day service, reporting and compliance in the most professional and cost-effective way possible for your organization.
Contact: Sara Hotvedt (563) 382-9611 shotvedt@midwestbenefits.com
Minnesota Credit Union Network
The Minnesota Credit Union Network - St. Paul, MN
The Minnesota Credit Union Network is the state trade association for Minnesota’s credit unions. The Network, working in conjunction with the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), works to ensure the success, growth and vitality of our member credit unions by creating a positive public environment through leadership, political advocacy, education, awareness and regulatory assistance.
We value our members' continued trust in us, and we appreciate the opportunity to be able to serve credit unions throughout the state.
Contact: John Wendland | (651) 288-5170
MoneyGram International
Financial Services - Minneapolis, MN
MoneyGram provides access to financial services for consumers and businesses around the world. MoneyGram's services help people send money anywhere in the world quickly, reliably and affordably.
Contact: Lorrie M. Johnson, AAP, NCP (763) 549-7335 ljohnson@moneygram.com
Paya EFT, Inc
Paya EFT, Inc. - Fort Walton Beach, FL
Paya provides simple, secure technology options enabling businesses to accept payments, get paid faster and increase efficiency. Paya’s seamless payments platform delivers easy-to-use technology to support every stage of a business’ growth, today and tomorrow. Paya, with more than 100,000 clients and two decades of payments processing, offers adaptive solutions and technology expertise and is dedicated to driving the success of partners and customers.
Contact: Bobbi Whitmer (877) 454-3835 bobbi.whitmer@sage.com
PrahlCo
PrahlCo - Chisago City, MN
Technology solutions for businesses
Contact: Donna Prahl (651) 257-3737 dprahl@prahlco.com
Prairie States Enterprises Inc
Health Benefits Administration - Chicago, IL
Come to Prairie States and you’ll enjoy cutting edge health benefits administration with a human touch. It’s a difference you’ll notice the very first moment we start working together and one you’ll wonder how you ever did without.
Contact: Joan Merlo (312) 464-1888 jmerlo@prairieontheweb.com
ReliaFund Inc
Payment Processing and Services - Golden Valley, MN
More than just a payment processor, ReliaFund offers a number of services to automate your entire collection and deposit process.
Contact: Gary Peterson (763) 226-2000 gpeterson@reliafund.com
RLR Mangement Consulting, Inc.
RLR Mangement Consulting, Inc. - Palm Desert, CA
With offices in Palm Desert, Calif. and Reno, Nev., RLR Management Consulting (RLR) is the industry’s longest tenured privately-owned consulting firm servicing community banks nationwide in four primary categories: Technology, Regulations/Compliance, Operations and M&A. A trusted consultancy and business advisor since 1988, RLR’s clientele includes community and regional banks of all sizes.
Contact: Mitch Razook (760) 200-4800 mitch.razook@rlrmgmt.com
Schneider Larche Haapala & Co. PLLC
Financial Services - Escanaba, MI
Schneider, Larche, Haapala & Co PLLC has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to individuals and businesses since the 1950's. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as audits, financial statements, and financial planning.
Contact: Sue Helgemo (906) 786-6151 skoch@slh-cpa.com
Sharetec Systems, Inc
Credit Union Software - Minneapolis, MN
An industry leader in the development of credit union software, Sharetec was founded in 1994 by four regional partners: Bradford-Scott Data Corporation, Data Systems of Texas, GBS andNorthern Data Systems. Research and development, sales, marketing and client support are provided by these partners’ dedicated Sharetec specialists within regional territories. In addition, Sharetec maintains a national software development center outside Minneapolis, Minnesota, where our highly trained software developers, quality assurance and documentation specialists support the partners and develop the Sharetec product.
Contact: Rick Ashbach (651) 784-8584 rashbach@sharetec.com
Solutran
Treasury Management Services - Minneapolis, MN
Since 1982 Solutran has provided a full range of customized treasury management solutions to organizations that process high-volume payment transactions. Our recent acquisition of FSMC, a division of MoneyGram, places Solutran as the industry leader in rebate and refund check processing as well as Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) payments processing on behalf of our state and retail clients. This acquisition strengthens our position as industry leaders focused on innovation and execution when delivering solutions to our clients.
Contact: Carmen Nordstrand (763) 559-2225 cnordstrand@solutran.com
State of Minnesota
From bustling downtowns to untouched wilderness, pine forests to bluff country, and historic landmarks to modern-day attractions, Minnesota is incredibly diverse. If you’re looking for arts and culture, you’ll find it here. Places to reconnect with family and friends, we’ve got those, too
Contact: Cynthia Luebke Camp
StrataDefense
Network Security for Financial Institutions - Wausau, WI
Our technical experts at StrataDefense keep your company’s information security systems secure, and we are constantly developing proactive measures to avoid potential problems before hackers and examiners exploit them. We relieve the burden of IT security from our institutions, so you can focus on growing your business.
Contact: Matt Hildebrandt (715) 842-7665 matth@stratadefense.com
The Builders Group of MN
Employee Benefits - Eagan, MN
The Builders Group (TBG) was formed in 1997 by construction companies for the purpose of providing workers’ compensation coverage specifically geared for the construction industry. TBG is specially built for all residential and commercial construction related businesses in Minnesota. This includes builders, remodelers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other businesses affiliated with the construction industry.
Contact: Jennifer Noble (651) 389-1140 jnoble@tbgmn.com
The Copper River Group, Inc.
Financial Consulting - Fargo, ND
The Copper River Group is a financial consulting firm that believes in the benefits technological advancement has for streamlining business practices within the financial sector. Based out of Fargo, ND we offer financial services, consulting services, vendor contract negotiations, financial education, and up-to-date news on the financial industry through our blog, Beyond The Bank.
Contact: Dan Fisher (701) 293-6222 dan@copperwombat.com
Third Party Payment Processors Association (TPPPA)
The Third Party Payment Processors Association (TPPPA) is a national not-for-profit industry association representing and promoting the interests of payment processors, their financial institutions and their merchants.
Contact: Marsha Jones: membership@tpppa.org
Treasury Software
Treasury Software - Glen Allen, VA.
We started Treasury Software in 1999 because we believe that all businesses - regardless of size - deserve to have access to the electronic banking network. We are not just a software company - we are actively involved in the banking and ACH community.
We present at NACHA (the national association) conferences, XML initiatives, and regional ACH conferences. Treasury Software is a member of the NACHA Alliance (formerly CEBP).
We're also active in the general banking and financial community, presenting to the Association for Financial Professionals regional chapters, as well as maintaining our relationships with key banks, such as M&I Bank (now BMO Harris Bank) - since 2004.
Contact: (866) 226-5732 www.treasurysoftware.com
Vaassen, Pluemer CPAs, LLC
Accounting Firm - Platteville, WI
Our firm offers a wide range of services to our individual and business clients. Because our firm is relatively small, our clients benefit by getting personalized, quality service that is beyond comparison. Below we have listed the services that we offer to our clients along with a brief description.
Contact: Julie Pluemer (608) 348-9745 jpluemer@vpcpas.com
Vanco Payment Solutions
Vanco Payment Solutions - Bloomington, MN
Vanco Payment Solutions provides a complete range of payment services to the faith-based, nonprofit, professional services and education sectors
More than 30,000 clients trust Vanco as their payment processor. For 20 years, we’ve been delivering electronic giving and payment solutions that make it easier for our clients to meet their financial needs. We’re committed to helping you grow your organization or business for long-term success.
Contact: sales@vancopayments.com (855) 704-4404
Viking Client Services, Inc.
Debt Collections Agency - Eden Prairie, MN
With over more than 40 years in the collections industry, Viking offers a full range of recovery solutions for large, regional and community banks, insurance companies, debt buyers and other financial establishments across the United States.
Contact: Tom Johnson (952) 944-7575 tjohnson@vikingservice.com
Wex Health
Business Healthcare Services - North Dakota
At WEX Health, we simplify the business of healthcare. We do that through WEX Health Cloud, a cloud-based healthcare financial management platform that drives efficiency for benefit administration technology, consumer engagement, and advanced billing and payments
Contact: Heather Christianson (701) 893-0019 hchristianson@evolution1.com
Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
Law Firm - Minneapolis, MN
Winthrop & Weinstine is a full-service law firm that champions your legal interests in a timely, innovative and professional manner. Our firm energetically engages in every aspect of your legal matter and fully commits to assembling the best legal talent to counsel, advise and advance your interests. We hold close the values of excellence, integrity and community involvement.
Contact: Anton Moch (612) 604-6871 amoch@wintrhop.com
Xcel Energy Inc.
Energy Company - Minnesota
Xcel Energy is a major U.S. electric and natural gas company, with annual revenues of $11.7 billion. Based in Minneapolis, Minn., we have regulated operations in eight Midwestern and Western states, and provide a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to approximately 3.5 million electricity customers and 2 million natural gas customers through four operating companies.
Contact: Eric Gray (763) 337-2120 eric.v.gray@Xcelenergy.com
