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Two Expos, One Lesson

Two Expos, One Lesson

There’s a legendary story of Burger King’s “fast follower” strategy. While McDonald’s had a large team dedicated to selecting the perfect new location, Burger King had one person whose job
O, Canada

O, Canada

To: Ms. Beth Richardson Consul General of Canada 701 Fourth Ave. S. Suite 900 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Dear Consul General Richardson: The current administration has been attacking Canada, but we
Inside the Coffee Shop Business

Inside the Coffee Shop Business

If you’re under 50, you don’t remember when coffee in America was mostly swill that came from granules spooned into hot water. The term “coffee shop” referenced a daytime diner,
Uptown Fights for its Future

Uptown Fights for its Future

Small business owners in Uptown are banding together in effort to create an Uptown Business Improvement District—much like the Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District— that would allow them to raise funds