Twin Cities Business

11/03/2024

“I bring a perspective that influences design, that touches people in a way that’s unique, and that makes registers ring.”
Dynamic North Minneapolis entrepreneur Houston White shares his blueprint for building wealth and community. Enjoy our latest cover story by editor-in-chief Ali Kaplan

Houston White, the dynamic North Minneapolis entrepreneur, is creating a new blueprint for building wealth and community.

10/31/2024

From retailer to tech founder: Eric Dayton just closed a $2.65 million pre-seed round for his new sustainability management platform. He talks about the evolution of his mission, and his high profile investors and advisers.

Cold, a software platform to help companies manage sustainability compliance, completes a $2.65 million pre-seed round.

10/30/2024

Minneapolis-based online resale platform Kidizen shocked its community of 1 million buyers and sellers by announcing its closure yesterday. Here's what we know:

The pioneering Minneapolis-based retail tech company calls it quits after a decade. Founders tried until the end to secure a path forward.

10/21/2024

Promo | Owner of Saint Anthony Main’s famed Aster Cafe shares how Bridgewater Bank has helped him ride out the inherent highs and lows of entrepreneurship: “I love the approach.” Read more:

It feels warm, familiar—familial, almost— strolling down the cobblestone sidewalk that lines the Mississippi from the Stone Arch Bridge to Hennepin Avenue. Saint Anthony Main has a certain je ne sais quoi to it, particularly in the late summer and early fall months, and you could say that Aster ...

10/10/2024

In a stunning move, the Pohlad family just announced its "intent to explore a sale of the Minnesota Twins." Get the latest:

The Pohlad family, which has owned the Minnesota Twins for 40 years, plans to sell the team amid harsh criticism from baseball fans.

10/08/2024

Promo by Old National Bank | North America is buzzing with over 700,000 mergers and acquisitions, driven by baby boomers transitioning business ownership. This creates both opportunities and challenges, especially around retirement plans.

Key tip: Understand how different transactions impact liabilities. Engage your advisors early to navigate these complexities and safeguard your investment.

For a deeper dive into navigating these transitions successfully, read the full article:

Over the past several years, there have been more than 700,000 mergers and acquisitions worth roughly $6.5 trillion in North America. Also, more Americans will turn 65 this year than at any other time in history. Baby boomers own about half of U.S. businesses – which is creating a transformational...

10/01/2024

The Dayton's Project, conceived as an office and retail showplace for downtown Minneapolis, has entered a new chapter of financial woes.
Here's the scoop:

A Minnesota District Court judge has granted a mortgage lender’s request for a third-party entity to manage and operate the Dayton's Project.

09/30/2024

Just two days left to VOTE for the startup you want to see in the StartMN Think Tank.

Cast your vote for the startup you’d most like to see get real-time advice from our expert advisors at TCB's StartMN Think Tank on Nov. 13.

09/10/2024

It's time to shine a spotlight on your team's MVPs!

Do you know a woman in tech who is pushing boundaries and mentoring the next generation? Nominate her by September 20—no cost involved! This is your chance to recognize her achievements in front of 122,000+ TCB readers.

👉 Submit your nomination today and let’s celebrate these inspiring leaders in our most anticipated issue of the year! https://tcbmag.com/notable-women-in-technology-2024/

09/07/2024

Why Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Minneapolis put on a fake wedding for 17 local planners.

Facing weak demand, the Four Seasons Minneapolis put on an over-the-top wedding for 17 local planners.

09/06/2024

Calling all Minnesota startup founders!
Is there a challenge you’re currently wrestling with? Like, where to sell your product, whether or not to raise money, or what to hire out? Bring it to the StartMN Think Tank for real-time advice from experts who’ve been there. Enter now: https://tcbmag.com/startmn-think-tank/

08/23/2024

Less than two months after staff voted to unionize, award-winning chef Ann Kim is closing Uptown restaurant Kim’s.

In a social media post, chef Ann Kim said the Uptown Minneapolis restaurant is enduring "ongoing financial losses."

08/22/2024

The crop art display gets an upgrade, and other not-so-sexy-but-essential improvement projects at Minnesota State Fair.

This year’s round of repairs and upgrades at the Minnesota State Fair includes a redo of the fair’s popular crop art display.

08/17/2024

Cencora SVP Kim Skanson took up coaching baseball to spend more time with her three boys and to share her love for the game. "What started as a way to stay connected to a sport I loved turned into a profound journey of inspiring the next generation and learning the power of being passionate about what you do." The only mom coach in American Legion baseball in Minnesota, she shares her experience coaching teen boys—on the field, and beyond.

Global executive and the rare woman in American Legion baseball, Kim Skanson's coaching style benefits her players on the field, and beyond.

08/14/2024

Launching in September: the TCB Daily Brief – your daily dose of essential business news and perspectives in one easy-to-scan email. Stay informed, spark conversation, sign up now: tcbmag.com/newsletter-sign-up/

08/09/2024

Marc Jacobs is the latest designer brand to sign on at Southdale Center. Here's the full list of stores coming in late 2024 and 2025:

The Edina mall announces another wave of store openings including Kendra Scott, Swarovski, and Tumi as part of a major renovation.

07/30/2024

Promo | Taking your business to the next level? Sometimes you need an injection of capital that you simply don't have on hand. In this situation, what financial solutions will work best for you? Old National Bank provides insight:

Q: What kind of loan will grow with my business? Compared to typical business loans which have 3 to 10 year terms, SBA 7a loans are backed by the Small Business Administration and can have terms of up to 25 years, says Jeff Kinate, Vice President, SBA Lending for Old National Bank. SBA loans can

07/08/2024

Whether they're a rising star or someone who has led an organization for decades, TCB is looking to feature Notable Hispanic Leaders who are making a difference in the Minnesota business community. Do you know a dynamic leader who deserves recognition? Nominate them today! tcbmag.com/notable

07/02/2024

Promo | Just as Bridgewater Bank prides itself on helping clients start and grow their businesses, creating a roadmap for when the time comes to retire or sell is just as important. “With enough time and a good strategy in place, the owner can work their plan for a very successful outcome.”

It might seem counterintuitive to think about selling a business while you’re focused on growing it, but that is precisely the time to begin succession planning, says Tony Ferraro, managing director of commercial lending at Bridgewater Bank. Just as the entrepreneurial bank prides itself on helpin...

06/11/2024

A closing sale starts today at Litin Party Value—the last of a generation of independent retailers.

The Twin Cities' first official family-owned party supply store is calling it quits after more than 50 years in business.

06/07/2024

A new twist in the battle over Minnesota Timberwolves ownership...

The Athletic reports that the former NYC mayor agreed to join Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez as potential new owners of the Timberwolves & Lynx.

06/06/2024

Frequent feedback is key to keeping employees engaged, says Gravie’s chief brand officer. What are you doing to boost collaboration, productivity and retention? Enter Great Workplaces in Minnesota: bestcompaniesgroup.com/great-workplaces-in-minnesota/

Story Link: tcbmag.com/how-we-work-now-gravie/

How this Minneapolis-based employer benefits company manages a hybrid team.