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Business Optimism Increasing in Minnesota

But corporate growth may be limited by a growing talent shortage.

Study: MN 5th-Healthiest State, Up 1 Spot From '11

According to a new report from the United Health Foundation, the state’s sedentary lifestyle and diabetes rates are among the lowest in the nation, but the figures are still concerning.

Fiscal Cliff

TCB Poll: 52% of Biz Leaders Say Fiscal Cliff Should Happen

Despite warnings from economists that the “fiscal cliff” could have dire consequences for the U.S. economy, more than half of those who responded to a recent poll indicated that it might be sensible to take the plunge.

Two Local Cos. Make Inc. List Recognizing Job Creators

Eagan-based Prime Therapeutics and Bloomington-based The Nerdery are among 100 companies from across the country that received “Hire Power Awards.”

Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture

Travel + Leisure: MSP Third on “America’s Favorite Cities” List

The metro area ranked third on Travel + Leisure magazine’s list of “America’s favorite cities” based on ratings of readers who are visitors to the area; it ranked 12th based on ratings of those who reside here.

U of M Lands $1.8M Grant to Develop Energy-Reducing Tech.

The federal grant will enable university researchers to develop membrane technology that can speed up filtration processes in manufacturing and make them more energy efficient.

U of M Sees Major Drop in Invention Royalties

Among universities that earned more than $2 million in royalties in 2009, the University of Minnesota reportedly saw the biggest drop during the subsequent two years.

The Black Book

Money

Study: Fiscal Cliff Could Lift Minnesotans’ Taxes by Thousands

A study by the Tax Foundation estimates that a Minnesota household earning $87,319 would pay an estimated $4,382 more in taxes in 2013 than they did in 2011, if Congress is unable to avert the so-called “fiscal cliff.”

Upward arrow

3 MN Tech. Cos. Among Fastest Growing in N. America

Knowledge Marketing, Outsell, and SPS Commerce made Deloitte’s annual ranking, which is based on revenue growth over the past five years.

Holiday Gifts

Twin Citians Plan 10% Boost in Holiday Spending

An annual study found that Twin Cities residents plan to spend $773 per household on holiday gifts this year, up from $703 last year.

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Business Optimism Increasing in Minnesota

But corporate growth may be limited by a growing talent shortage.

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