LAW
Mark Vyvyan
Fredrikson, Minneapolis, announced that shareholder Mark Vyvyan has been selected by the Hennepin County Bar Association to receive the 2025 Excellence Award for improving access to justice and pro bono. … SiebenCarey, Minneapolis, announced that personal injury attorney Jeffrey M. Montpetit was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced it has awarded $69 million from the Minnesota Forward Fund to four business expansion and job training projects: Niron Magnetics, Sartell, $10 million; North Wind Test, Rosemount, $50 million; Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, $4 million, and University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, $5 million.
HEALTH CARE
Summit Orthopedics, a Woodbury-based provider of orthopedic care, announced the opening of its Plymouth Bass Lake Clinic and Plymouth Ambulatory Surgery Center at 6050 Sycamore Lane North, Plymouth. … Nystrom & Associates, a New Brighton-based chain of mental health clinics, announced a name change to Sagent Behavioral Health and uniting all its brands under that name. Nystrom also owns Ellie Mental Health in Minnesota, LifeWorks and Psychiatric Associates in Iowa, Sandhill Counseling and Consultation in Missouri and Vantage Point in Wisconsin.
HONORS
KLC Financial, a Minnetonka-based provider of equipment lease and purchase financing for business, announced that Chief Financial Officer Kevin Kelly has been recognized by Monitor magazine as one of the Most Influential People in Equipment Finance for 2025, earning a place in the Market Movers category. KLC Financial is a Gulf Coast Bank & Trust company. … DigiKey, a Thief River Falls-based global electronic components and automation products distributor, announced that CEO Dave Doherty has received the 2025 Robert H. Goddard Alumni Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, honoring alums who have distinguished themselves through their professions.
MANUFACTURING
The Toro Co., a Bloomington-based maker of lawn mowers and snow removal machines for consumers and businesses, announced the promotion of Heather M. Hille to vice president of corporate affairs and investor relations. Hille has served as managing director of corporate affairs since 2019. … Pentair, a provider of water treatment products and services to businesses and consumers, announced the promotion of Vice President of Corporate Development and Treasury Nick Brazis to executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective March 1, 2026, succeeding Bob Fishman. The company also announced the elevation of Chief Financial Officer Heather Hausmann to the newly created role of executive vice president, chief information officer and chief information security officer. Pentair is based in the United Kingdom with U.S. offices in Golden Valley.
NONPROFITS
Tree Trust, a St. Paul-based vocational program focused on urban forestry and landscaping, announced that Executive Director and CEO Jared Smith is leaving the organization on Nov. 20 to take a position in a faith-based organization. Board Chair Michael Huntington will take over day-to-day operations on an interim basis.
OPENINGS
Jersey Mike’s Subs, a nationally franchised sandwich chain, announced a location at 2112A Ford Pkwy., St. Paul. The franchise owners are Michael McGuire and Jordan Taylor.
ORGANIZATIONS
Albert Lea–Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce announced Valerie Lockhart as executive director. Lockhart previously led nonprofits MN Women in Tech and the MN Tech Network and also teaches digital communications and AI courses for the University of Minnesota.
SERVICES
CodaPet, a national chain offering in-home pet euthanasia services, announced the expansion of its Minneapolis operations to surrounding suburbs with the addition of veterinarian Dr. Elizabeth Parks serving Minneapolis, Plymouth, St. Paul, Anoka, Brooklyn Park, Maplewood, Roseville, Blaine, Edina and Richfield. She joins Dr. Jessica Mumm, Dr. Keri Wasmoen and Dr. Angela De Villa in the practice.
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