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How We Work Now: Gravie

How We Work Now: Gravie

Gravie’s headquarters in the Riverplace development in lower Northeast Minneapolis afford plenty of options for outdoor meetings, lunches, walks, and after-hours drinks. “We’re a very social culture,” says chief brand
Illiteracy Über Alles

Illiteracy Über Alles

To: Ms. Suzanne Nossel, CEO PEN America 588 Broadway Suite 303 New York, NY 10012 Dear Ms. Nossel: This should be an easy open letter to you because book burning
MplsMart Defies Retail Trends

MplsMart Defies Retail Trends

Just west of Highway 169 in Minnetonka stands the MplsMart, a 180,000-square-foot throwback to a shopping era before the internet, when the way to source products for stores was to
How to Be a Team Player

How to Be a Team Player

Leaders set the stage for an organization’s culture, results, and success. But what about team members? Over the course of our careers, most of us will spend more time as a
Office Envy: PwC Plaza

Office Envy: PwC Plaza

Until recently, office tower atriums were something of an afterthought—a pass-through space with benches and plants, maybe a water feature. Post-pandemic, as workers remain reluctant to return to the office,
Is It Business or Just Lunch?

Is It Business or Just Lunch?

Back when we all went to offices, some of us stood up at 12:05 p.m., looked at a colleague, and said, “Feel like lunch?” And it was thus. Though most
Why Is Detergent Locked Up at Target?

Why Is Detergent Locked Up at Target?

At your local Target, you might have noticed a growing subset of merchandise behind plexiglass barriers. Detergent, dental floss, hair care products—to buy any of them, shoppers need a team
A Peek Into 2024

A Peek Into 2024

As the date stamp on this magazine suggests, TCB’s December/January issue is part end-of-year recap, part look ahead. Back when we were in sandals and short sleeves, our editorial team