Dick has an extensive business development background spanning more than thirty-five years in economic and community development. Dick has held both active and consulting management roles with both startup and emerging companies. Dick’s expansive network includes local, national and international funding and investment sources and his network is equally expansive to include legal and accounting firms, foundations, associations, banks and lending institutions. Dick’s personal network of associates are from the areas of business development, government, communities, higher education, medical and science; and entrepreneurs in in Minnesota, the Midwest, and throughout the world.