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Up to five people will be chosen for funding that supports early-stage business development.
Two loans, introduced earlier this year, have served 12 businesses as of the third fiscal quarter.
Set to launch in January, the Minnesota program will take on founders whose businesses earn between $5 million and $250 million annually.
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Set to launch in January, the Minnesota program will take on founders whose businesses earn between $5 million and $250 million annually.
App helps individuals make diet choices customized to personal health needs.
AcQumen Medical left the statewide competition with $100,000.
The company's innovation marks “a groundbreaking step toward lowering infant mortality.”
Winners are set to compete for $50,000 grand prize Oct. 6.
Nearly $10 million in grants has so far been distributed to eligible businesses.
Telling stories and selling ideas are among the advertising skills that translate to leading a startup business.
Advice on how a business can ease into AI solutions.
The state's initial public offerings since 2016
Industry expertise and life experience are advantages for these Minnesota founders, who are starting new companies at an age when most of their peers are winding down.
You don't need to be a techie to use AI.
Edina knife shop launches mail-order sharpening service.
Seasoned entrepreneurs talk with emerging founders about raising money, marketing your business, and more.
A nutritionist and a pastry chef join forces to add diversity and unique flavors to the granola aisle.
After 30 years, the founder of Ciceron moves on from agency life and ponders his next venture, fueled by AI.
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