Business: Produces and markets lefse promoted as a sandwich roll-up as well as a holiday treat topped with butter and sugar.
Founded: 1959
Headquarters: Gonvick, Minn.
Website: www.mrsolsonslefse.com
Executive: Manager Mark Edevold, grandson of founders
2009 revenue: $1.1 million
TIGER SUSHI
Business: Two sushi restaurants, at the Mall of America (MOA) and in south Minneapolis.
Founded: Mall restaurant opened in 2003, Minneapolis location in 2008
Headquarters: Minneapolis
Website: www.tigersushiusa.com
Executives: Founder Lisa Edevold and two partners: husband Scott Mann and a friend, Chris Katayama
2009 revenue: $1.8 million at mall; $1.5 million in south Minneapolis
PETENWELL INDUSTRIES, DBA CAMP-INN TRAVEL TRAILERS
Business: Manufactures classic "teardrop" travel trailers with a broad array of amenities.
Founded: 2002
Headquarters: Necedah, Wis.
Website: www.tinycamper.com
Executives: Founders Craig Edevold and Cary Winch
2009 revenue: $1.3 million
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