ANNUAL REPORT 2006 - MEDA

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22 ENTREPRENEURIAL HALL OF FAME Prince & Sandy Wallace Independent Packing Services, Inc. MEDA is proud to induct Prince and Sandy Wallace into the MEDA Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame for their ongoing success as business owners and their commitment to the community. Prince and Sandy have continued to demonstrate confidence, compassion and humility in growing and developing their businesses: Independent Packing Services, Inc. (IPSI) and West Central Environmental Consultants, Inc. (WCEC). Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, IPSI has established an excellent reputation for high quality packing and crating. As IPSI consistently offers cost savings, freight security and on-time performance, their clients remain loyal and long term. West Central Environmental Consultants, Inc., with offices in Minnesota and Montana, offers cutting edge technology in the areas of regulatory compliance, investigation and remediation, emergency response services for spills, leaks and hazardous material. The company also trains local government units in the areas of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and hazardous material handling. Prince and Sandy realize that their employees’ success -- professional, personal and financial -- is vitally important to their own. As such, they have established programs to help employees improve their credit, become homeowners and promote self-empowerment. They also offer educational scholarships for employees’ children. Prince and Sandy lead the way in giving back. They continue to provide leadership on nonprofit boards, contribute to professional associations and universities, mentor other entrepreneurs and give to charitable organizations, including MEDA. In addition, Sandy and their daughter, Andrea, also serve as volunteers on the MEDA Gala Committee. MEDA congratulates Prince and Sandy on their success and thanks them for their unconditional support for those who work hard to follow in their footsteps.
Gae Veit Shingobee Builders, Inc Gae Veit is truly a MEDA Champion. She beat the incredible odds of business success for a female entrepreneur of color in a male-dominated field. She accessed the resources and opportunities available to her and built a business that now exceeds $50 million in revenues. As her company flourished, through leadership and financial resources, as well as her talent and valuable time, Gae reached back into the community that supported her to help more entrepreneurs experience similar success. From mentoring dozens of fledgling entrepreneurs and employees to encouraging and offering her staff time to volunteer, Gae has set an excellent example, becoming a role model for others to emulate. CHAMPION AWARD In addition, Gae has served on the MEDA Board of Directors for the past 14 years, continually offering new perspectives and wisdom. We are proud and thankful to have her in our network, now as MEDA’s Champion of the Year. 23
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