A new report quantifies the Twin Cities’ economic progress over the last five years. The upshot? Many millennial-age workers are moving in, but start-up activity lags behind peer regions.
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This year’s candidate pool was the most diverse yet; 43 percent of applicants were female and 36 percent were people of color. The semi-finals phase wraps in August, and winners will be declared in October.
The Metropolitan Economic Development Association, which has supported minority entrepreneurship in the Twin Cities for decades, also was recognized for a record amount of capital procurement.
Don't be afraid of what you don't know—reach out to mentors and friends for help. A board of advisors can be key to the success of your new venture.
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Don't be afraid of what you don't know—reach out to mentors and friends for help. A board of advisors can be key to the success of your new venture.
For those who knew and worked with Irwin Jacobs, a high-profile heyday and a tragic end are not how his impact should be measured.
California venture capital firm True Ventures led the round. The capital will go toward building out various aspects of Minneapolis-based Upsie’s operations.
Even higher turnout expected in event's second year.
Your new venture can't afford to overlook public relations. A PR exec makes the case.
Fast-growing DailyPay cited the local culture of innovation as a key reason for choosing Minneapolis for its second office.
St. Paul welcomes BevSource’s new interactive taproom and beverage laboratory, where startups can refine new brews and the public can go for first sips.
Local venture capital is in decline but startups can still find local capital, if they know where to look.
Minnesota holds 21 of the 29 spots in the seven-state Ernst & Young regional competition.
The SBA names Maud Borup owner Christine Lantinen Minnesota Small Business Person of the Year. Lantinen and other Minnesota award winners will be honored in early May.
Minneapolis-based social impact accelerator Finnovation Lab is blown away by the strong demand for its programs. Applications are now being accepted for the lab’s second fellowship program.
The future of the planet may be uncertain,
but these new Twin Cities–based brands
are doing their part to reduce plastic waste.
Breathe99 is developing a high-tech breathing mask that offers protection—and looks cool.
An entrepreneur gets inspired to question the "rules" and prioritize what's really important to her and her company.
The Backers event this week will connect entrepreneurs with investment firms. And meet the next group of startups entering the accelerator program.
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