Twin Cities Business

01/02/2025

Reports on Duluth’s housing market, a new Amtrak line, and retail developments drove readers to tcbmag.com in 2024. Here are the year's Top 24 stories from tcbmag.com. https://tcbmag.com/tcb-s-24-most-read-stories-in-24/

Reports on Duluth’s housing market, a new Amtrak line, and retail developments drove readers to tcbmag.com this year.

12/30/2024

Who will be named TCB’s Best of Business winners in 2025?

Voting is now open for the Best of Business Readers’ Choice Awards! We want to hear from the Minnesota business community—yes, that includes you. Who delivers exceptional products and services? Which businesses would you proudly recommend as trusted partners?

Visit tcbmag.com/votebestbiz to learn more and cast your vote.

Photos are from the 2024 Best of Business reveal celebration.

12/23/2024

Remembering Dottie Dekko, who brought Minnesota its first pro soccer team, the Minnesota Kicks, and the retail chain Chico's.

The entrepreneur and philanthropist led a colorful career, from co-founding the Minnesota Kicks to running a chain of 12 retail stores.

12/19/2024

The Twin Cities is about to get two new amphitheaters. But most of the details remain secret.

We’re about to get two of amphitheaters in the Twin Cities, but most of the details remain secret.

12/05/2024

The list is out! See who made The TCB 100 for 2025.

Meet the TCB 100 for 2025, our handpicked list of business leaders, trailblazers, and newsmakers poised to make an impression in the new year.

12/03/2024

Excitement is building for tomorrow's event, where we’ll reveal the TCB 100—our exclusive list of leaders shaping the future of Minnesota business, making headlines, and driving change in the year ahead. Be among the first to discover who made this highly anticipated list.

Tickets are going fast—secure yours now before they’re gone: https://tcbmag.com/events/poy24/

12/02/2024

Here's the tea on Jinx Tea's ambitious plans to become a national beverage brand.

The local tea brand shifts from food truck to cafe to wholesale.

12/01/2024

Holiday shoppers headed to Southdale Center will find the storied Edina mall in transition, as owner Simon Property Group executes on its $400 million remodel. Here's the latest on the updates and timeline.

The future of the storied Southdale Mall comes into focus, with a $400 million remodel in progress. What's next?

11/29/2024

Promo | Join us in celebrating Small Business Saturday! Support local businesses and help our communities thrive. Together, we can make a big difference.

11/27/2024

Promo | This Small Business Saturday let’s shop local and support the businesses that keep our communities thriving. Together, we can make a big difference.

11/25/2024

Promo | St. Catherine University brings learning to life with 300+ hands-on simulations each year, equipping future healthcare professionals to lead with confidence, compassion, and collaborative expertise. Read more:

When it was time for nursing student Jamie Kiefert to start her first clinical rotation, she felt prepared to hit the ground running. Extensive simulation-based training woven into her program at St. Catherine University provided many opportunities to practice skills, ensuring that she felt confiden...

11/25/2024

It's almost time to find out who is on the highly anticipated TCB 100 list for 2025. They represent what is so inspiring about doing business in Minnesota: the creativity, innovation, and hard work that builds better companies and ultimately creates a community we all want to live in.

We will also honor Tim Connelly, President of Basketball Operations of the Minnesota Timberwolves, as our Person of the Year. Join us on Dec 4 at the Metropolitan Ballroom as we honor Tim and the TCB 100 who are making a difference in the Minnesota community.

Register here: https://tcbmag.com/events/poy24/

11/19/2024

"I’ve connected with so many parents who want to start their own company. Often, they tell me the timing isn’t right. They are waiting. Waiting for when their kids are a little older; waiting until they’ve saved up more money. Many keep waiting and waiting. They never get to the point of taking the leap," says Stacia Nelson, founder and CEO of Pivot Strategies. "Like having kids, the timing will never be perfect to start a business. But doing both in tandem can actually be an advantage." Here's why:

Raising four kids while growing a business? Bring it on, writes guest columnist and entrepreneur Stacia Nelson.

11/14/2024

In case you missed it, the 12 categories for TCB's 2025 Notable series have been announced! This series shines a spotlight on best-in-class executives who are driving innovation and success across a range of industries in Minnesota.

Do you know an outstanding leader who deserves to be celebrated? This is your chance to recognize their hard work and impactful contributions. Nominated by peers in the business community, these individuals are not only featured in each issue of the magazine, but also have the honor of being celebrated at an end-of-year event.

Submit your nominations today and help us highlight those who are making a difference! tcbmag.com/notable

11/12/2024

Editor in chief Ali Kaplan talks entrepreneurship and StartMN Think Tank on Live TV. Get the scoop, then register to join us on Wednesday!
Sign up here: https://tcbmag.com/events/startmn-think-tank/

Allison Kaplan, Twin Cities Business Editor in Chief, tells us about Think Tank -- a live event inspired by Shark Tank. Four expert panelists will give Minnesota based start-ups helpful advice, for them and for everyone.

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.