When the economy plummeted, Olson and Lefkow saw an increase in demand for freelancers and contractors, and launched their completely virtual staffing firm. They use group call services such a
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Lonacre--a native Minnesotan, birth doula, and prenatal yoga instructor--saw a need for a local "one-stop-shop" yoga, childbirth education, and wellness services provider for new and expectant mothers. She opened Blooma
Barely in his 30s, Khan is the wunderkind behind Field Nation, a networking website that connects employers with individual contractors around the world.Field Nation filled a growing need as a
Hard of hearing? There's an app for that. Only two years into the job, but backed by 25 years of health care industry experience, Herman continues to spearhead other innovative
The Oct. 1 rollout for Healthcare.gov, the Affordable Care Act's online insurance marketplace, went less than smoothly. But it did shine in one regard, thanks in large part to GovDelivery,
One of the newest entries in the Minnesota medical device field is Preceptis, whose introducer concept promises to make ear-tube insertion, one of the most common pediatric surgical procedures in
A husband-and-wife team, Abdullahi and Ali both won the 2013 International Immigrant Achievement Award, and the two have made their mark in the Twin Cities by removing cultural and linguistic
When VP of development Rick Collins left Minneapolis in 2014 to lead Ryan’s Phoenix office, he left some big shoes to fill. Ryan tapped Tony Barranco to take over Collins’
2021, Alumni: Tawanna Black’s background in both corporate jobs and philanthropy helps anchor the mission of the St. Paul-based nonprofit. It has a data-driven approach to advocating for expanding business
Gov. Mark Dayton tapped Shawntera Hardy to lead DEED in April; she previously served on the governor’s leadership team as deputy chief of staff. Hardy brings a strong mix of
In June, Bachman’s tapped fifth-generation family member Susan Bachman West to succeed Paul Bachman as the Minnesota-based floral and garden store’s new president. Bachman West is also the first woman
Named president in January, Paul Marvin represents the Marvin family’s fourth generation. His company is one of the state’s most durable and remarkable family businesses. And though it has several
In light of the 2015 merger of William Mitchell College of Law and Hamline University School of Law, Mark Gordon arrives at a key time as the first dean of
After three years as CEO of the St. Paul Public School system (SPPS), Michelle Walker is hoping to make a greater contribution to closing the racial achievement gap in the
For theater-watchers locally and nationally, the selection of Jennifer Bielstein to complete the Guthrie’s management team was the final indication that the region’s flagship theater is in extraordinarily good hands
Garry Jenkins arrived at the U’s law school at a pivotal time. Declining enrollment has hit law schools everywhere; the U’s program has tapped general operating budget funds to cover
The new CEO of Hormel, James Snee, has a tough act to follow. Since 2006, under former CEO Jeffrey Ettinger, Hormel’s stock price increased nearly fivefold. Ettinger leaves the multinational
Recruited back to the Wolves by owner Glen Taylor after a successful stint at the San Francisco 49ers, Ethan Casson is charged with refreshing the Wolves’ business operations. His presence