Minnesota Knitting Mills Inc., Mendota Heights, Minn., was selected for the 2016 Minnesota Excellence Award by the American Economic Institute (AEI), a leading authority on researching, evaluating and recognizing companies across a wide spectrum of industries that meet its stringent standards of excellence. AEI conducts yearly business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. Demonstrating a high regard for business ethics and company values, Minnesota Knitting was recognized as having enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to their customers and community.