Former Editor-in-Chief

Allison Kaplan

Allison Kaplan is the former editor-in-chief of Twin Cities Business.

Ali led content ideation and development for Twin Cities Business from April 2018 through August 2025. Prior to joining TCB, she spent eight years with sister publication Mpls.St.Paul Magazine where she was senior editor of shopping and style, and served as senior deputy editor, overseeing retail and trend coverage.

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Good Hair Days Ahead for Regis?

Good Hair Days Ahead for Regis?

On a cloudless August day, the corporate team at Regis Corp. congregated on the lawn outside its new headquarters just off Interstate 394 to celebrate the hair salon company’s 100th
Bestsellers: Minnesota Twins Pro Shop

Bestsellers: Minnesota Twins Pro Shop

Sports fans didn’t hold back when the Minnesota Twins unveiled their new uniforms in November—the team’s first complete revamp since 1987. While the pinstripes seemed well received, judging by social
Leading Foward

Leading Foward

Companies are quick to issue a media alert when they partner with a BIPOC-led business or make a donation. They tend to be a lot quieter about eliminating their DEI
Meeting at the Fish Haus

Meeting at the Fish Haus

The BBDO creative team had to forgo its usual PowerPoint presentation for Friday’s client meeting with Hormel. The company fish house lacks a big screen. And Wifi. Indeed, the Minneapolis
See You Downtown

See You Downtown

This issue of Twin Cities Business is packed with successful people who are improving our community—leading innovation, creating prosperity, addressing inequities. But there’s another recurring character: the city. You’ll see
Founder’s Journal Updates

Founder’s Journal Updates

Yasameen Sajady Co-founder and CEO, Maazah, which makes Afghan-style chutney sauces “The journey from scaling a small farmers market staple to a nationwide brand has been a huge learning curve. This
Swannies Golf Takes Off

Swannies Golf Takes Off

Swannies Golf, the Inver Grove Heights-based golf apparel brand, is growing rapidly; it’s now sold in more than 1,500 pro shops across the U.S. and Canada. Started in 2015 by