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Four Twin Cities-Based Franchises to Watch

Four Twin Cities-Based Franchises to Watch

The Twin Cities is headquarters to some of the nation’s most successful franchise operations, including Self Esteem Brands (Anytime Fitness, Waxing The City), Dairy Queen, Great Clips, Regis Corp. (Supercuts,
Minnesota’s Home Field Advantage

Minnesota’s Home Field Advantage

In 2018, I moved to Minnesota after almost two decades working in Silicon Valley’s tech industry. The move was inspired by both personal connections and professional intrigue. My husband Steve’s large
Life Time Work’s Downtown Gamble

Life Time Work’s Downtown Gamble

“We believe in cities,” Life Time Work president James O’Reilly declared from the deck of the company’s new downtown Minneapolis coworking space overlooking Hennepin Avenue and Ninth Street, where these
Ribnick Furs to Close After 76 Years

Ribnick Furs to Close After 76 Years

The Twin Cities last remaining furrier, Ribnick Luxury Outerwear, plans to close its doors in December after 76 years of business. A fixture in the North Loop, sale signs went
Office Envy: MSR Design

Office Envy: MSR Design

Company MSR Design | HQ 510 Marquette Ave. S., Suite 200, Mpls  | Size 14,400 sq. ft.  | Designer MSR Design |  Contractor Stahl Construction From its use of locally
Matchstick Ventures Closes $55M Fund

Matchstick Ventures Closes $55M Fund

Matchstick Ventures on Tuesday announced the close of its third fund focused on pre-seed and seed-stage technology startups with a connection to the North or Rockies. At $55 million, Fund
How to Package Fun

How to Package Fun

When a branding agency launches a product of its own, you can be sure every aspect of the packaging is carefully considered. Chad Hetherington, co-founder and CEO of The Stable,

The Future of Health Care

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