— Minority Business Enterprises— includes male and female business owners who are African American, Hispanic, Native American, Native Alaskan, Asian Pacific, Subcontinent Asian Americans (East Indian), and members of other groups designated by the Small Business Association. Minority business status signifies a company that is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by one or more minority persons who are US citizens.  — Women's Business Enterprises— Signifies a company that is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by one or more non-minority women who are US citizens. Participating Manufacturers Advantus Corp., Alliance Rubber, Balt, Inc., American Product Dist., Inc. Baumgarten’s, Chicago Lighthouse, Flexistand, Gem Office Products, LLC., Kelly Computer Supply, Master Caster Company, Monarch Nrthwood Sales & Mrkt, Officemate International Corp, PM Company, Read/Right, Redi-Tag Corporation, S & J Paper Converting, Inc. Simon Marketing Inc, Smead Manufacturing Company, Standard USA

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