Opportunities In Business
Business Brokerage · Updated October 2026
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About Opportunities In Business
At Opportunities In Business, Mac Thelen serves as president and business broker. Bob Griesgraber and Thomas Green founded the firm. Bill Kraemer, Justin Mann, and Mark Lozano serve as business brokers and advisors. Mike Derus, Mike Whichello, and Rick Willard also serve as business brokers and advisors. Charles Durkin, Jim Evavold, and Peggy Scheeler complete the brokerage roster as business brokers. Opportunities In Business maintains its headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and a regional office in Louisville, Colorado. The firm represents companies throughout the Upper Midwest. Its industry coverage includes business services, trades, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and hospitality. Engagements begin with an exploratory meeting and progress through valuation, marketing, and closing support. Opportunities In Business closed 37 transactions across diverse industries in 2024.
Who is a good fit for Opportunities In Business
- Owners of Upper Midwest service businesses preparing for a sale.
- Buyers pursuing manufacturing or distribution companies.
- Owners seeking a business valuation before developing a sale strategy.