Ten finalists also to be celebrated during third annual event in Golden Valley, Minn.
MINNETONKA, Minn. (May 6, 2025) – Ten Minnesota companies will be celebrated during tonight’s Meaningful Capitalism Awards at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley, Minn., from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Four of these firms will be named as this year’s honorees. The awards ceremony starts at 7:15 p.m.
The Meaningful Capitalism Awards celebrate privately held companies that are successful at growing and running a financially sustainable business, and doing so in ways that tangibly benefit individuals, families and communities. Companies that live out Meaningful Capitalism…
- Are consistently profitable
- Are proactive in helping their employees become better people and grow professionally • Donate a portion of their profits to improve the lives of individuals and/or organizations that promote dignity and respect for people and vibrant, healthy communities
- Balance well the competing interests of the various stakeholder groups
- Provide products and services that enable the community to flourish
This year’s finalists are (in alphabetical order) are:
- All In One Accounting, Eagan
- Apollo Heating, Air & Plumbing, Maplewood, Minn.
- Authentic Brand, Minneapolis
- Good Leadership, Edina, Minn.
- Life Floor, Minneapolis
- Premier Marine LLC, Big Lake, Minn.
- Rove Pest Control, Oakdale, Minn.
- Scott Equipment Co., New Prague, Minn.
- Structures Inc., Chaska, Minn.
- True North Family of Companies, Minneapolis
From this list of finalists, four honorees will be named during a reception with hors d’oeuvres and beverages, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. More information is available here; tickets can be purchased for $45 here.
Minnetonka-based business advisory firm Platinum Group produces this event with support from more than 20 sponsors.
“Our firm is proud to produce this program in part to honor Platinum Group Founder Dean Bachelor, who passed away in 2021. Dean defined, and had trademarked, our firm’s mission of Meaningful Capitalism™,” says Platinum Group Partner Bob Stewart. “Dean’s passion was to bring significant meaning to all stakeholders of every client we work with, and to drive their growth and success through capitalism. We recognize and appreciate seeing this same value in other companies and are placing the spotlight on them through this awards program.”
About Platinum Group
Platinum Group provides customized services for middle market business owners in need of financial turnarounds, buy- or sell-side assistance, family business successions or help with other challenges and opportunities. For 45 years it has served more than 1,500 clients in a wide range of industries including agricultural, home health care, manufacturing, media, service and distribution.
For More Information Contact:
Dale Kurschner
Dale.Kurschner@thePlatinumGrp.com
763-567-9241