Goodwill Commercial Services, Inc., provides contract packaging, assembly, rework, return goods processing and supply chain management for nationally known and local companies. Last year, Goodwill Commercial Services processed, packaged and assembled over 94 million units and recycled more than 21 million pounds of materials. Goodwill is ISO 9001:2000 certified for its effective quality management systems. Operating one of the largest laundry facilities in Wisconsin, Goodwill processes over 12 million pounds of laundry annually for the military, healthcare and hospitality industries. Goodwill DataShield provides secure document destruction, including pickup and provision of secure containers, as well as cross-shredding of documents, and is NAID AAA certified as a plant-based operation endorsed for paper/printed media destruction.

Goodwill’s mission is to provide training, employment and supportive services for people with disabilities or disadvantages who seek greater independence.

Visit at www.goodwillmanufacturing.com.

Since 1971, Rise, Inc., a private, nonprofit corporation, has assisted more than 15,000 Minnesotans who have disabilities and other barriers to employment increase their vocational self-sufficiency and productivity, and/or find safe, affordable housing. Rise offers person-centered career planning, vocational training, job placement, supported employment, and housing support services so that people can work in the community, earn competitive wages, live safely and comfortably, and make a productive contribution to our society.

Rise’s staff is made up of talented professionals and well-trained direct-support employees. They have the education, experience, and commitment necessary to provide high quality, customized services to Rise participants in a wide range of employment and housing programs. Rise offers its staff team ongoing professional development through participation in multiple training/development opportunities. We are proud of the daily contributions they make which enable Rise to fulfill its mission.

Visit at www.rise.org.