This year’s inductees into the Minnesota Business Hall of Fame join an elite array of the most accomplished Minnesota business leaders of all time. All of them are individuals of enterprise. Each is a leader, an achiever, a role model. Each has been an agent of change, each a source of inspiration. Each, however, has also achieved success in a distinctive way. Read on to learn more about this year's inductees.
Insuring Integrity: Al Annexstad
The chairman, president, and CEO of Federated Insurance Companies guides growth through honesty, efficiency, and accountability.
Taste Maker: Jill Blashack
She used people's taste for luxury and convenience to create a high-recognition brand in direct-sale gourmet foods.
Strong, Healthy Growth: Mark Davis
His continuous involvement with farmers and resourceful ideas keep Minnesota on the dairy map.
TV Guide: Stanley S. Hubbard
His ventures in satellite broadcasting changed the way we watch television.
Evolving with Agriculture: Thomas Rosen
His beef and ag-chemical company has successfully ridden the changes in the farm economy.
