B.I.C. Realty is a full-service real estate agency based in Cook, Minnesota, serving Northern Minnesota from the Iron Range to the Canadian border.

BestPrep programs, offered free of charge to schools, prepare students with the skills and knowledge needed for success in post-secondary, their career, and life. Through hands-on programs focused on business, financial literacy, and career readiness, BestPrep connects students with industry professionals, offering real-world learning experiences. We partner with educators and businesses to provide online mentorships for high school classes, workplace tours, and interactive classroom activities such as mock job interviews, ensuring students gain practical insights into various career paths. Programs such as eMentors, Classroom Plus, and Minnesota Business Venture help bridge the gap between education and the professional world, equipping students with essential skills like communication, critical thinking, and financial responsibility.

Braun Intertec Corporation’s Hibbing, MN office is a regional hub of a national, 100% employee‑owned firm that specializes in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and drilling services. The Hibbing branch brings that expertise to Northern Minnesota, supporting heavy‑industry clients—particularly in mining—by offering soil testing, environmental assessments, geospatial operations, and specialized inspections across the Iron Range.

BrightWorks (formerly Metro ECSU), a nonprofit educational cooperative, was established in 1976 by the Minnesota Legislature to provide cost-effective, high-quality education services and programs to public schools/districts, private schools, and nonprofits in the Twin Cities metro area.