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Project Skyway Tech Accelerator Accepts Applications

Up to 10 early stage tech companies chosen to participate in the first cycle of the program, which begins August 1, will receive at least $6,000 in seed funding, mentorship, space, resources, and connections to entrepreneurs, investors, and Fortune 500 executives.

Kowalski’s Nabs National Retailer Award

How does a small business stay competitive? Sometimes by helping other small businesses. Kowalski’s, named national Outstanding Independent Community-Based Retailer of the Year by Progressive Grocer magazine, credits the honor in part to product selection that emphasizes local products, like Gramps and Sammy’s Pesto, which got its start at the Minneapolis Farmer’s Market. “We’re small enough to
Destination Beer

Destination Beer

Craft brewers are on a growth bender. Now more of them want to create both the beers people love to drink and the places beer drinkers love to visit.

Biz Leaders: MN Work Force Hinges on Educ. Reform

Local business organizations argue that major changes to the state's education system are necessary for Minnesota to maintain a competitive business climate and keep companies and jobs within the state, and they see legislation now under consideration as key to making that happen.