Following Target Corp.’s rollback of some DEI initiatives, Black founder Houston White shared a statement over the weekend about how the retail giant has helped his brand, which includes a
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In the wake of President Trump’s assault on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and a wave of corporate policy rollbacks including Target Corp., one Minneapolis-based DEI consultant is imploring her
Many conversations about entrepreneurship these days tend to focus on high-stakes tech businesses angling for million-dollar valuations – developers trying to build the next Facebook, chatbot, or other tech platform.
Two Minneapolis-based companies are among a handful of startups selected to receive funding through a new equity-focused accelerator program. Madison, Wisconsin-based startup group gener8tor last week announced the five companies
Numerous Juneteenth celebrations were held across the state over the weekend with more to come throughout the week and into the coming weekend. This is the second year Juneteenth has
At a time when some companies are pulling back from diversity, equity, and inclusion programs or eliminating a DEI executive role, Twin Cities Business invited leaders from three companies that
Two Minnesota leaders, Land O'Lakes CEO Beth Ford and U of M School of Public Health professor Rachel Hardeman, made the prestigious TIME100, the national magazine's annual list of "Most
Released this week in the April/May issue of Twin Cities Business, the 2023 Minnesota Census of Women in Corporate Leadership urged directors of every publicly traded company in Minnesota to
Does improving health equity also improve profitability? A trio of health industry experts chewed over that question and many more at a TCB Talks event at the Minneapolis Club on
Charlotte Epée-WillSuN says the Twin Cities startup scene has lacked racial diversity for years, but she long held out hope things would change. Especially after George Floyd’s murder in 2020
For businesses big and small, diversity is no longer a one-person job. That was one of the takeaways from a Thursday web panel convened by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
Sylvia Williams and Liza Maya, founders of Soul Grain Granola, never imagined they’d see their brand displayed on a billboard. That is, until Monday, when the business owners were two
In the aftermath of George Floyd's killing in 2020, Kim Nelson and other Minnesota members of Women Corporate Directors (WCD) assessed how they could advance racial justice in the business
I want to talk about what happened in March in the Tennessee legislature. Now, before you say anything, I want to be clear that this piece is not about politics.
Nneka Sederstrom knew that implementing mandatory antiracism training would ruffle some feathers at Hennepin Healthcare. But, in the face of mounting racial health disparities, she said she had no choice.
Black-led venture capital firm Brown Venture Group has added another $3 million to its coffers. On Tuesday, the Minneapolis firm announced that it has received a $3 million investment from
Creating a culturally diverse workforce is more than a tick box; it’s a sound business strategy with a ripple effect on our greater communities. Diverse teams drive more innovation, boost
This column first appeared in Nancy Lyons' monthly newsletter. Let’s talk about allyship. Whether it’s a corporation or an individual, one needs to be thoughtful about proclaiming a position of