As founder and CEO of Minneapolis-based recruiting and networking technology company Black Tech Talent, Mike Jackson networks for a living. He shares three best practices: Be in the room. Sometimes
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Liz Giorgi is in the content creation business, but raising more than $15 million for her Minneapolis-based photo/video company Soona has given her new perspective on effectively sharing her own
Current Twin Cities Business editorial staff openings, October 2021: Associate Editor Level: Entry Type: Full time Twin Cities Business seeks an enthusiastic, efficient, problem-solving editor who is interested in developing
The Minnesota Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, has selected 16 projects for special recognition. Announcements of these winning projects were made Sept. 22 during the 38th
There’s no leaving work at the office—virtual or otherwise—when you’re running a family business. It’s in the blood of our 2021 Minnesota Family Business Award winners, who feel the pride—and
The Covid-19 pandemic shook the very foundation of coworking. Suddenly, indoor spaces designed for collaboration became a health risk. After years of continued growth—the number of shared office spaces in
Twin Cities Business has named Tawanna Black, founder and CEO of the St. Paul-based Center for Economic Inclusion, as its Person of the Year for 2021. Black founded the center
Our 2021 outstanding directors range from a sitting CEO still relatively new to corporate boards to retired business leaders who’ve fully embraced board service as a way to share their
Digital therapeutics. “Devices we’ll have in our homes or wear on our bodies—personal AI systems for much better, more customized health care. The pandemic accelerated technology rapidly.” —Daniel McLaughlin, senior
Andrew Eklund @andreweklund Founder/CEO St. Paul-based creative media agency Ciceron Favorite social media app: “I hate to admit it, but TikTok. But you have to curate it. Once the [algorithm]
Our 2021 Hall of Fame inductees have diverse backgrounds and business expertise, but a common theme emerges about their paths to success: Their formative life experiences inform their decision-making, from
Clarence Bethea @Clarence_Bethea Favorite social media app: “Twitter and Clubhouse are running neck and neck. If you’re a founder today, you should be on both.” Follows on Twitter:Harold Hughes(@OneBandwagonFan), Marie
Yardbird: Dining sets for six or more Outdoor sofas typically move fastest at Yardbird, the Minneapolis-based outdoor furniture company. But this season, dining sets are the bestsellers—such as the Eden,
Where does Dave St. Peter, president of the Minnesota Twins, go to relax? "A return to my home state of North Dakota has consistently been my “go-to spot” for soul
Workout | DIY Peloton “There’s no need to spend thousands of dollars to get an amazing workout at home. I got a Sportneer Trainer Stand ($129.99, Amazon) for my existing
Nearly 200 nominations poured in for TCB’s inaugural Community Impact Awards—a testament to the depth of initiatives focused on making the Twin Cities a more equitable, inclusive place to live
Podcast | The TwentyMinute VC “I recommend it to investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in learning more about the tech and VC landscape. Host Harry Stebbings does an incredible job
When the calendar finally flipped to 2021, small business owners everywhere breathed a huge sigh of relief. Anyone who hadn’t gone out of business during the year of the pandemic