Business Partners

We are pleased to recommend the following trusted business partners:

Business Services and Consulting

• Evolve Systems: From basic websites to e-commerce, Evolve Systems can manage all of your web objectives and e-marketing needs. One of Evolve Systems’ most popular option is its self-managed web site (content management system). A CMS provides the ultimate control to easily make updates at any time and achieve a higher search engine ranking. Evolve Systems also offers merchant services in the form of credit, debit, Internet, gift card and check processing. Evolve Systems strives to offer the lowest possible rates along with the fastest processing speeds and fantastic customer service.
• Kodyne Management Consulting: Mark J. Komen, founder and President of Kodyne, Inc., brings a wealth of large corporate and small business experience to his work as a management consultant and business coach. One of his guiding beliefs is that all organizations need effective leadership as the benefits extend to employees, customers, vendors, and anyone with a stake in the business.

• Small Business Connections: Small Business Connections is a network of hand-selected professionals who use a team approach to provide vital services for business startup and growth. Small Business Connections has a highly qualified, professional team to work with you, whatever your business need.

• Startupshoppe,Inc: Startup Shoppe provides managed outsourcing services to start-up companies.
• Women Venture: Located in St. Paul, WomenVenture is a nonprofit agency that helps women start businesses, create and manage fulfilling careers, and gain financial literacy skills. An affordable resource for career counseling, life coaching, resume writing, informational interview training, Myers-Briggs assessments, business planning, business loans, and more! Their classes and personalized consulting services will help you live the life of your dreams!

Coaching and Professional Development

• Polish Your Star: Polish Your Star is a Twin Cities-based coaching firm specializing in helping professional women succeed. Balancing and blending personal and professional lives, learning to negotiate and building a stronger network are just a few of the topics discussed in Polish Your Star’s training sessions, individual coaching meetings and networking events.
• Cultivating Careers: Cultivating Careers helps professionals realize careers through proactive planning, management and development at various decision points throughout their careers, while working or during transition.

Creative Services

• Haglof Design: Kathy Haglof is a national award-winning art director and designer. Her 25 years of experience brings a wealth of creative talent to the table that is driven by your goals and unique situation. Projects range from logo and web site design (including those used by Hockenberg Search) and brand identity to strategic marketing communications and electronic media.
• Jennifer L. Krempin & Associates: Jennifer L. Krempin & Associates provides writing, editing, communications and creative services consulting to a variety of small and large businesses, including health care, financial services, legal services, professional services and entrepreneurial ventures.

Financial Services

• Rachel McDonough: Rachel McDonough runs a wealth management practice at Raymond James and has earned the Certified Financial Planner designation. She has built her practice around providing trustworthy advice to those going through major life transitions, such as a career move. Rachel is very knowledgeable about retirement plan rollovers and special tax advantages available to people who hold employer stock in their 401(k) or profit sharing plans.

News and Media

• The Business Journal: The Business Journal is a weekly publication that provides late-breaking news about clients and competitors; inside information and leads; and networking opportunities to help your business grow. Your subscription is an investment that you can't afford not to make!
• CollegeRecruiter.com: CollegeRecruiter.com is the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.
• One Nation News: One Nation News, owned by Black Heart, Inc., is the only multicultural media company in Minnesota, featuring information for African Americans, African expatriates, Hispanics, Asians and American Indians, mixed race individuals and families. 
• Tripping on the Ladder: Tripping on the Ladder is the premier online community and blog for individuals in career transition and reflection. Sign up to subscribe to the The Daily Rung daily blog article, receive advice from a panel of experts through the "Ask the Experts" advice column, and join in discussion and dialogue with others in transition.

Associations and Organizations

• The Hope Chest: Founded in 2001 by Barbara Hensley, the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer has one simple goal: to help eliminate breast cancer. Through two unique retail shops that sell upscale donated items and through a variety of creative and engaging special events, Hope Chest raises money to fund breast cancer research, early detection and treatment programs, and hospice care. At Hope Chest, a special emphasis is placed on helping people who are battling breast cancer with inadequate or no health insurance.
• Minnesota Women Lawyers: Minnesota Women Lawyers’ mission is to secure the full and equal participation of women in the legal profession and in a just society.