Business: Creates personalized maps and other gift products sold online and via gift catalogs.
Founded: 2001
Headquarters: St. Louis Park
Website: www.jessenmedia.com
Executives: Founder Mark Jessen, CEO David Hellstrom and marketing and operations manager Nancy Spangrud
Employees: Five
2008 revenue: $2.4 million, a slight increase over the $2.3 million in 2007
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