LEARNING ZONEXPRESS
Business: A leading producer and distributor of health and nutrition education materials, including posters, DVDs, games, lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations and online resources marketed to schools and public health and corporate wellness programs.
Founded: 1998
Headquarters: Owatonna
Website: www.learningzonexpress.com
Employees: 17
Executives: Melanie Nelson, founder and CEO
2011 revenue: $5.2 million
Strategy: Pursue growth by continuing to develop and identify new products, expanding downloadable offerings and seeking to broaden international sales.
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