December 10, 2002 — Ed Palmer, (left) outgoing President of The Minnesota Entrepeneurs, receives a Gift of Appreciation from The Minnesota Entrepreneurs non-profit organization for his many years of dedicated service. Eric Strauss (right), MEI's incoming President, presents the gift on behalf of the organization. The trade show display in the background is MEI's first professional display generously donated by Les LaMotte, MEI member and president, of Xtra-Lite Displays.