The 2023 Hall of Fame inductees possess the leadership skills to excel in business, but they also have made Minnesota a better place to live and work.
The honorees have distinguished themselves within sectors that include retail, technology, and transportation. All five have a keen understanding that our quality of life is best when the private, public, and nonprofit sectors function well.
The Hall of Fame inductees don’t simply focus on profitability. They’ve advocated for intelligent and fair government policies, engaged in philanthropy, and served on boards to address racial equity as well as access to housing, education, and health care. They’re exceptional leaders within business and the broader community.
We formally honored the inductees at a July 18 ceremony at the McNamara Alumni Center. See photos from the event below.
A look inside the McNamara Alumni Center before the event begins.
TCB editor-in-chief Allison Kaplan greets an attendee
Attendees gather for a cocktail reception at the McNamara Alumni Center
WCCO anchor Frank Vascellaro emcees the 2023 Minnesota Business Hall of Fame event.
SPS Commerce Jim Frome introduces SPS Commerce CEO Archie Black.
SPS Commerce CEO Archie Black
Maurices Senior VP, chief HR & communications officer Sue Ross introduces George Goldfarb.
Retired Maurices CEO George Goldfarb accepts his award.
EOS Worldwide’s Sara Stern introduces Kari Rihm.
Kari Rihm giving her acceptance speech.
Sara Stern and Kari Rihm pose on stage.
Northside Achievement Zone president and CEO Sondra Samuels and mentee Marcus Hunter introduce Target’s Laysha Ward.
Target Corp.’s executive VP and chief external engagement officer Laysha Ward gives an acceptance speech.
HealthPartners CEO Andrea Walsh introduces Charlie Weaver.
Minnesota Business Partnership outgoing executive director Charlie Weaver gives an acceptance speech.
Andrea Walsh poses with Charlie Weaver.
The 2023 Minnesota Business Hall of Fame inductees pose for a group photo
