| Dawn Schaefer | Creating Connections | North Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Advertising > Advertising Specialties-Promotional Products | Creative Ad Solutions, Inc |
| Lynn Austin | Creating Connections | North Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Automotive > Automotive Repair | Austin's Auto Repair Center |
| Parrish Skrien | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Medical > Chiropractor | Skrien Chiropractic Clinic |
| Deena Lindstrom | Creating Connections | ST PETER | Southern Minnesota | Financial > Financial Services | Primerica Financial Services |
| Don Larson | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Event Planning > Event Planning | Moonlit Occasions |
| Andy McGuire | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Landscaping > Lawn Care | LAWNCRAFTERS |
| Mona Saer | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Photography > Photographer | STUDIOMONA PHOTOGRAPHY |
| Sara Wenner | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Trades > Plumber | Mr. Rooter |
| Brandon Olson | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Insurance > Property & Casualty | Hatanpa Insurance Agency-State Farm |
| Brooke Olson | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Real Estate > Property Management | Primrose Retirement Community |
| Jennifer Wettergren | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Real Estate > Residential Real Estate | NuStar Realty of Mankato |
| Debra K. Scruggs | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Real Estate > Title & Escrow Agency | Minnesota River Valley Title & Abstracting Company |
| Amber Pietan, CTA, LS | Creating Connections | North Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Travel > Travel Agent | Amber Pietan Travel Agency |
| Rick Chandler | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Printing > Printing Supplies | Think Toner & Ink |
| Darold Schaefer | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Automotive > Automotive Parts/Accessories | R & R Tire Shop & Midwest Wheelcover |
| Aaron Jones | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Apparel > Apparel | J. Longs for Men |
| Pam DeMarce | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Food/Beverages > Restaurant | Wow! Zone Family Entertainment Center |
| Tyler Flowers | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Mortgage > Mortgages | LendSmart Mortgage, LLC |
| Jay Shupe II | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Equipment > Equipment Repair | Jay's Outdoor Equipment & Repair |
| Adera Abdo | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Employment > Employment-Temporary Service | Labor Ready |
| Megan Lange | Creating Connections | Lake Crystal | Southern Minnesota | Insurance > Health | Aflac |
| Josh Vanderberg | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Cleaning > Restoration-Cleaning | Vanderberg Cleaning Service, LLC |
| Dianne Traxler | Creating Connections | LeSueur | Southern Minnesota | Media > Videographer | Thumbprint Memoirs |
| Jim Dauk. CPA. ARA | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Accounting > Certified Public Accountant | Milbrett, Dauk & Co., Ltd. |
| Justin Brandt | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Health & Wellness > Nutrition | Symmetry Nutrition Club |
| John Wood | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Trades > Electrician | Fischer & Hoehn Electric |
| Hugh Gower | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Computer > Web Development | Nimbus Studios |
| Raenee Traetow | Creating Connections | Good Thunder | Southern Minnesota | Appearance > Beauty Consultant | Mary Kay Cosmetics |
| Tim Emmers | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Telecommunications > Phone Services | Charter Business |
| Nicole Lloyd | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Appearance > Salon-Spa | Karizma |
| Karla Marshall | Creating Connections | Mankato | Southern Minnesota | Advertising > Print Advertising | Mankato Magazine/MN Valley Business |
| Kelly Simmons | Creating Connections | Makato | Southern Minnesota | Personal Services > In-Home Medical Services | Visiting Angels |