Minneapolis-St. Paul
November 30, 2022
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read November 2022—With a potential recession threatening the end of remote work due to a cooling labor market, surveys continue...
November 29, 2022
2 min read November 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Laura Oberst, executive vice president & head of the central region for Commercial Banking...
November 21, 2022
2 min read November 2022 — Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the Lake Street Corridor is benefiting from...
November 16, 2022
3 min read November 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Kenneth Holmen, president & CEO of CentraCare, discussed the...
November 16, 2022
Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read November 2022 — Across residential, commercial, retail and office, Minneapolis-St. Paul’s real estate landscape...
November 8, 2022
3 min read November 2022 —The MSP region is setting the stepping stones to develop tech hubs and other measures...
November 3, 2022
3 min read November 2022 — In an Interview with Invest:, Kenneth LaChance, high net worth executive at Wells Fargo...
November 3, 2022
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read November 2022 — It's a widely known fact that nothing is certain except death...
October 27, 2022
3 min read October 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Terry Mattson, president and CEO of Visit Saint Paul...
October 18, 2022
2 min read October 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, John Curry, CEO of general construction firm Knutson Construction,...
October 18, 2022
Writer: Eleana Terán 4 min read October 2022 — Unemployment figures in Minnesota made headlines earlier this year when it...
October 11, 2022
2 min read October 2022 — Cozen O’Connor is a full-service firm with nationally recognized practices in litigation, business law...
October 4, 2022
2 min read October 2022 — Buoyed by a strong mining and forestry industry, Department of Iron Range Resources &...
October 4, 2022
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read October 2022 — Known for its dramatic skylines, pro sports, award-winning theater, renowned restaurants...
September 26, 2022
3 min read September 2022 — Merchants Bank has been serving Minnesota for over 147 years. It is a community...
September 21, 2022
3 min read September 2022 — Minneapolis-St. Paul’s effervescence is a boon to local contractors and subcontractors. In an interview...
September 21, 2022
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read 2022 — Minneapolis–St. Paul's hospitality and tourism industries continue to recover and are expected...
September 13, 2022
3 min read September 2022 — Minneapolis Area REALTORS® is the largest local Realtor® association in Minnesota. In an interview...
September 9, 2022
3 min read September 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Darin Lynch, founder and CEO of full-service e-commerce and...
September 9, 2022
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read September 2022 — While record levels of federal funds have been committed to improving...
August 29, 2022
2 min read August 2022 — The Rand Tower Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis combines luxury and functionality with a chunk...
August 24, 2022
2 min read August 2022 — B Kyle, president & CEO of the St. Paul Area Chamber, is using adaptation and...
August 24, 2022
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read August 2022 — With the dust having settled from the August primary race, the...
August 9, 2022
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read August 2022 — Across the state, Minnesotans are headed to the polls today to...
July 26, 2022
2 min read July 2022 — Research for Invest: Minneapolis-St. Paul’s second edition has officially begun. After an overwhelmingly successful...
July 12, 2022
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read July 2022 — Minnesota accidentally legalized edible weed and it doesn’t look like the...
June 29, 2022
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read June 2022 — Earlier this month, the Minneapolis 2040 plan was suspended after it...
June 16, 2022
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read June 2022— Launch Minnesota, the state’s startup accelerator, is preparing to accept its next...
June 7, 2022
With public markets considered to be overvalued by many, the private markets are attracting a great deal of attention and...
June 1, 2022
New technologies are driving significant innovation and creative rethinking of business models. With Invest:Insights, Office Managing Partner in Minneapolis for...
May 24, 2022
For all businesses, cybersecurity is an issue in which creativity is essential. In a conversation with Invest:Insights, Adam Elliott, founder...
May 20, 2022
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2022 — With Memorial Day fast approaching, now is the time to make plans...
May 18, 2022
Healthcare is being redefined by innovations and a shift from volume to value. With Invest:Insights, President of the East Market...
May 10, 2022
Destination Medical Center (DMC) is a 20-year economic development initiative. The $5 billion-plus plan is the largest in Minnesota’s history....
May 6, 2022
Writer: Joshua Andino 3 min read May 2022— Homeownership remains the key pillar of the American Dream and the way...
May 4, 2022
Chambers of commerce were presented with significant challenges over the past couple of years and were forced to evolve to...
April 27, 2022
The Greater MSP region is a shining example of the importance of creativity and collaboration within a business community and...
April 22, 2022
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2022— With less than a month until St. Paul’s new rent control ordinance...
April 19, 2022
https://youtu.be/JsJKDHMsZpY The pandemic brought with it business and social disruptors to a degree not witnessed since WWII. With Invest:Insights,...
April 13, 2022
https://youtu.be/NzYQ-K21hrw Returning to pre-pandemic economic strength in a post-pandemic landscape is top of mind for leaders across the nation....
March 24, 2022
Writer: Caty Hirst 2 min read March 2022 — Twin Cities nonprofits have come together to provide low-interest loans to...
March 11, 2022
Writer: Caty Hirst 2 min read March 2022 — In a sign the Minneapolis-St. Paul region is moving on from...
February 18, 2022
Writer: Joey Garrand 3 min read February 2022— The past two years have been hectic for the global economy, but...
February 10, 2022
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read February 2022— Technology has moved to center stage over the course of the pandemic...
January 27, 2022
2 min read January 2022 — Eden Prairie has all the ingredients to be a great place to do business....
January 21, 2022
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read January 2022— Minneapolis-St. Paul is poised for economic growth as it continues to prove...
January 18, 2022
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read January 2022 — While 2020 brought circumstances that no one could have foreseen and...
January 18, 2022
2 min read January 2022 — Central Minnesota Credit Union is unique in its emphasis on commercial transactions and has...
January 12, 2022
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read January 2022— As individuals across the country reassess their priorities and living situations, the...
January 12, 2022
2 min read January 2022 — In a conversation with Invest:, President and CEO Bonnie Carlson of the Bloomington Convention...
January 6, 2022
2 min read January 2022 — In a conversation with Invest:, Managing Director Michael Houge of NAI Legacy shared the...
December 28, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read December 2021— As Minnesota reaches the 1 million mark for COVID cases, live events...
December 28, 2021
2 min read December 2021 — The turbulence of the COVID pandemic experienced by the business community has led to...
December 22, 2021
2 min read December 2021 — Stearns Bank N.A. has generated success across a variety of markets, from supporting small...
December 16, 2021
2 min read December 2021 — Tradition Capital Bank has leveraged efficiency and a commitment to the community to grow...
December 16, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read December 2021— The Federal Reserve is beginning to aggressively shift its monetary policy and...
December 9, 2021
2 min read December 2021 — In an interview with Invest:, Patricia Rogers, president of Lake Superior College, talked about the...
November 30, 2021
2 min read November 2021 — In an interview with Invest:, Transitional President James Mullen of Saint John’s University shared...
November 30, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read November 2021 — Through the height of the pandemic to the ongoing economic recovery...
November 23, 2021
2 min read November 2021 — Rochester is rediscovering a sense of confidence as it moves toward recovery from the...
November 16, 2021
2 min read November 2021 — In an interview with Invest: Brian Slipka, founder and managing partner for True North...
November 10, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read November 2021 — On election day voters in both of the Twin Cities approved...
November 10, 2021
2 min read November 2021 — Chris Hilger, president and CEO of Securian Financial Group, sees a winding road ahead...
November 2, 2021
2 min read November 2021 — Todd Williams, president of Fidelity Bank, thinks the last year has been a good...
October 26, 2021
2 min read October 2021 — Lili Hall, president and CEO of creative agency KNOCK, says the fact that diversity,...
October 22, 2021
2 min read October 2021 — Over a year and a half into the pandemic, employers are still learning to...
October 22, 2021
2 min read October 2021 — Rolando García, president of North Hennepin Community College, spoke to Invest: about an eventful...
October 13, 2021
While most of the banking industry continues to embrace the digitalization of operations, the in-person experience remains an essential function...
October 8, 2021
2 min read October 2021 — The 9-to-5 schedule is a thing of the past but practicing law in a...
September 29, 2021
2 min read September 2021 — Technology, adaptability and strong community involvement: David Mortenson, chairman of Mortenson Construction, spoke with...
September 29, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read September 2021 — Earlier this month, ConnextMSP, a “talent network designed to advance racial...
September 24, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2021 — Laurie Hamen spoke to Invest: about how the College of Saint...
September 21, 2021
Business advisory has been as dynamic as ever as companies continue to navigate through the ongoing pandemic-led disruption. The labor...
September 17, 2021
The Consulate of Mexico in St. Paul provides a range of services for individuals and businesses. In an interview with...
September 16, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read September 2021— Colleges and universities, some facing precarious futures in the face of dynamic...
September 16, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2021 — As Minnesota becomes the new tech hub in the nation, Vice...
September 3, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read September 2021 — As the nation prepares for a long weekend, residents of Minneapolis...
September 3, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2021 — As difficult as the pandemic has been during the last year,...
August 25, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read August 2021— While many consider low interest rates to be a factor in fueling...
August 25, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2021 — Dave Doherty, president of Digi-Key Electronics, talked to Invest: about the...
August 17, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2021 — Small, nimble community banks proved to be a vital cog in...
August 10, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read August 2021— The fabled return to the office looks to remain fabled a bit longer,...
August 10, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2021 — The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is dedicated to...
August 3, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2021 — SkyWater Search Partners Co-Founder and Partner Paul Beard spoke to Invest:...
July 30, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 4 min read July 2021— With its robust, diversified economy and a host of economic development arms...
July 30, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read July 2021 — The Minnesota-St. Paul region is home to a philanthropic ecosystem of...
July 21, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read May 2021 — Mike Jones, Huntington National Bank’s chair for Minnesota and Colorado, spoke...
July 13, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read July 2021— After a special session, the Minnesota legislature has come to the relief...
July 13, 2021
2 min read July 2021 —The Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® (SPAAR) promotes homeownership and protects private property rights...
July 8, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read July 2021 — The soundness of the foundation on which a region’s economy and...
July 1, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read JUNE 2021 — Medical-device company CVRx went public on Wednesday, debuting 7 million shares...
July 1, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read July 2021 —The Metropolitan Council is the regional policy-making body, planning agency, and provider...
June 25, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read June 2021 — Nelson Worldwide is an architecture firm with expertise in design and...
June 18, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read June 2021— With over 5.5 million vaccine doses administered and over 2.7 million having...
June 18, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read June 2021 — President of St. Cloud State University Robbyn Wacker talks to Invest:...
June 4, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read June 2021 — A month after Minnesota governor Tim Walz ended the mask-mandate across...
June 4, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read June 2021 — In an interview with Invest:, President of the Saint Paul Port...
June 3, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read June 2021 — Pilar Oppedisano, executive director and Minnesota market manager at J.P. Morgan...
May 18, 2021
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read May 2021 — After a challenging year, the Minneapolis-St. Paul real estate development market...
May 18, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2021 — Minneapolis is joining a select few cities that have chosen to...
May 7, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2021 — In a move that shows the aviation industry’s growing confidence in...
April 30, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2021 — While a national labor shortage continues to impact industries across the...
April 22, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2021 — Alatus, a Minneapolis-based developer, is moving forward with its plans to...
April 15, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2021 — While it seems likely that a hybrid model may be here...
April 6, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read March 2021 — Bright Health Group, Inc., owner of digital health platform Bright Health,...
April 1, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read March 2021 — St. Louis Park-based Likewise Partners is the newest, but not likely...
March 16, 2021
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read, March 2021 — The only ETF invested primarily in Minnesota Municipal Bonds in the...
March 2, 2021
Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read March 2021 — The Invest: series of annual reports has received phenomenal responses...
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