Premier Sponsors
Benchmark Learning provides an integrated learning solution through instructor-led training, online instructor-led and online self-study offerings for Managers, Business and HR Professionals, Design and Web Specialists, Project Managers and Business Analysts. As a Microsoft authorized partner since 1992, Benchmark Learning has been consistently recognized by Microsoft for innovation in developing and delivering learning solutions starting with assessments and continuing through post-class support. In fact, they were the first Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions in the country. All of their solutions can be customized to meet your specific requirements including proprietary software training, curriculum development and custom instruction.
At Microsoft, we're motivated and inspired every day by how our customers use our software to find creative solutions to business problems, develop breakthrough ideas, and stay connected to what's most important to them. We run our business in much the same way, and believe our three core business divisions offer the greatest potential to serve our customers. They are: Platform Products and Services Division (includes the Client Group, the Server & Tools Group and the Online Services Group), Business Division (includes the Information Worker Group, the Microsoft Business Solutions Group and the Unified Communications Group), Entertainment and Devices Division (includes the Home & Entertainment Group and the Mobile & Embedded Devices Group). We are committed long term to the mission of helping our customers realize their full potential. Just as we constantly update and improve our products, we want to continually evolve our company to be in the best position to accelerate new technologies as they emerge and to better serve our customers.
Platinum Sponsors
The Occam Group, Ltd. is an EPM Practice focused on assisting companies in their transition to a high performance project and service management culture. Our Value Optimization Framework provides a holistic and horizontally integrated approach to Enterprise Project and Service Management. With award winning service and solution offerings we empower companies to manage their resources, service catalogues and project portfolios for optimal value.
K2 provides enterprise software products for automating enterprise business processes (K2 blackpearl), building SharePoint workflow solutions (K2 blackpoint) and integrating your solutions into SAP (K2 connect). K2 enables these process driven applications to be visually designed and assembled from reusable entities with no code, minimizing developer cycles, improving application lifecycle management and maximizing agility in application change. K2 has over 2000 customers in more than 50 countries.
Gold Sponsors
One of Minnesota’s first business schools,
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) continues to be a leader in professional education. Our graduates enjoy rewarding careers in business, healthcare, information technology, legal services and creative media. As a career college, we have one clear focus: helping students achieve their personal and professional goals. We offer small class sizes, a hands-on approach to learning, outstanding faculty and above all, personal attention. We invite you to arrange a campus visit or virtual tour and experience our positive, success-oriented environment for yourself.
Berry Writing Group provides productivity enhancing seminars and online courses. Corporate executives know that clear communication drives productivity. As organizations create a critical mass of people who are writing to get things done—things get done! Berry Writing Group’s time-tested courses include Writing to Get Things Done, Writing and Polishing Effective Procedures, and Taming the Wild Grammar Beastie
When it comes to customer feedback, Berry Writing Group is in the elite 99th percentile of all businesses. Their Dunn & Bradstreet Past Performance Evaluation score of 97/100 demonstrates outstanding customer satisfaction:
http://berrywritinggroup.com/successes/D&B_PastPerformanceEvaluation_BWG.pdf Silver Sponsors
Founded in 1998,
Arthur Maxwell, Inc. provides consulting, training, coaching and facilitation to people, teams and organizations in the areas of Program & Project Management, Leadership, Teamwork, Change Management, and Lean Six Sigma. Arthur Maxwell offices and training facility are located in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Established in 1993,
PowerObjects is one of a handful of organizations recognized as a leader in delivering Microsoft Dynamics CRM/xRM solutions to customers. As a Microsoft Partner Gold Certified in the CRM competency, 2011 Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle recipient and a Microsoft President’s Club member (2009-2011), PowerObjects fully embraces the power of customer choice. We offer hosted, on-premise and online CRM solutions to businesses and non-profit organizations in multiple industries, including: healthcare, life sciences, insurance, financial services, publishing, distribution, manufacturing and professional services. For more information, visit
www.powerobjects.com.
Since 1997,
Clarity Central has specialized in improving the effectiveness of professionals at every level. Our commitment is to serve those individuals who want to express more of their authentic self both personally and professionally. To accomplish this, we offer various group trainings, coaching, custom programs, inspirational keynotes, and teambuilding events.
With approximately 1,000 associates and 22 offices in the United States and India,
Wipfli LLP (Wipfli) ranks among the top 30 accounting and business consulting firms in the nation. For over 81 years, Wipfli has provided private and publicly held companies with industry-focused assurance, accounting, tax and consulting services. The firm’s clients include manufacturers, construction companies, contractors and developers, real estate companies, health care organizations, financial institutions, insurance companies, nonprofit organizations, units of government, dealerships and individuals. For more information, visit
www.wipfli.com. 
Alto Consulting and Training was founded in 1984 and is a premier Twin Cities IT consulting and training service firm. Alto's unique blend of highly skilled consultants and trainers enables our clients to work with us to develop solutions that are right for them. The combination of training and consulting creates solutions that go far beyond planning and implementation by solving difficult staff readiness issues for our clients. Alto is a Microsoft Partner and one hundred percent of Alto’s analysts are certified in the products and tools used to implement client solutions.
Our sole focus at
SoftwareONE is to provide software licensing and asset management solutions that work for you. As a global Large Account Reseller in business for more than 20 years, we have the local expertise and experience to deliver strategic recommendations, smart alternatives and practical tools to meet your current IT goals and help you plan for the future. Whether working directly with customers or through partners in our VARassist program, we’ll help you uncover the true value of software licensing. Our team of specialists committed to customer service, along with a leading-edge web platform and the ability to work seamlessly between countries, promises to bring a comprehensive solution that beats all your expectations.
Our core mission at
Avtex is to help our clients optimize their interactions with their customers, employees, partners and prospects through communication and collaboration technologies. As a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner and Interactive Intelligence Platinum Elite Partner, Avtex is the first true integrated interaction solution provider with deep capabilities in portal, collaboration, contact center, CRM, custom application, infrastructure, unified communications and creative design solutions. Avtex has over 1,200 customers across the United States and in six countries with offices in Minneapolis, MN; Milwaukee and Appleton, WI; Des Moines, IA; Omaha, NE, and Cincinnati, OH. Visit
www.avtex.com 
InterDyn BMI, established in 1985, focuses on integrating and delivering all aspects of a client's business needs including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Systems Engineering, Business Process Consulting and Custom Application Development. Our experience, proven methodologies and world- class consultants ensure customer success on every level. Our dedication and focus on Microsoft Dynamics benefits our clients by providing increased access to knowledge and dedicated resources for all areas of customer care. InterDyn BMI relies on more than 25 years of experience to provide personalized, local service from project management, to implementation, to ongoing support to ensure that companies receive the precise business solution to meet their needs.