Minneapolis-St. Paul

Minneapolis-St. Paul

Spotlight On: Barb Lau, Executive Director, Association of Women Contractors

3 min read December 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Barb Lau, executive director of the Association of Women Contractors, discussed her organization’s main...
Minnesota business leaders set to come together for upcoming in-person Invest: leadership conference
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo  2 min read December 2022 — With the latest edition of the Invest: Minneapolis-St. Paul business publication nearing completion, over 250 industry...
Spotlight On: Greg Larson, President & CEO, Drake Bank
3 min read December 2022 — The economic impact of a community bank is huge. In an interview with Invest:,...
Long COVID and the future workforce
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read December 2022—With 2023 around the corner and the COVID-19 pandemic far in the rear-view...
Spotlight On: Karen Heintz, Market Director, Baird
2 min read December 2022 — Baird is an employee-owned wealth management, capital markets, asset management and private equity firm...
Employers reassess remote work as economy shifts
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read  November 2022—With a potential recession threatening the end of remote work due to a...
Spotlight On: Laura Oberst, Executive Vice President & Head of Central Region – Commercial Banking, Wells Fargo
2 min read November 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Laura Oberst, executive vice president & head of the...
Spotlight On: Allison Sharkey, Executive Director, Lake Street Council
2 min read November 2022 — Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the Lake Street Corridor is benefiting from...
Spotlight On: Kenneth Holmen, President & CEO, CentraCare Minneapolis
3 min read November 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Kenneth Holmen, president & CEO of CentraCare, discussed the...
Face Off: Evolving trends in commercial real estate
Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read November 2022 — Across residential, commercial, retail and office, Minneapolis-St. Paul’s real estate landscape...
Spotlight On: Renay Dossman, President, Neighborhood Development Center
3 min read November 2022 —The MSP region is setting the stepping stones to develop tech hubs and other measures...
Spotlight On: Kenneth LaChance, Wealth Management Executive, Wells Fargo Advisors
3 min read November 2022 — In an Interview with Invest:, Kenneth LaChance, high net worth executive at Wells Fargo...
Death, taxes and cyberattacks — how safe is safe enough?
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read November 2022 — It's a widely known fact that nothing is certain except death...
Spotlight On: Terry Mattson, President & CEO, Visit Saint Paul and the RiverCentre
3 min read October 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Terry Mattson, president and CEO of Visit Saint Paul...
Spotlight On: John Curry, CEO, Knutson Construction
2 min read October 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, John Curry, CEO of general construction firm Knutson Construction,...
Low jobless rate a net positive but is it equitable?
Writer: Eleana Terán  4 min read October 2022 — Unemployment figures in Minnesota made headlines earlier this year when it...
Spotlight On: Thomas Wallrich, Office Managing Partner – Minneapolis, Cozen O’Connor
2 min read October 2022 — Cozen O’Connor is a full-service firm with nationally recognized practices in litigation, business law...
Spotlight On: Mark Phillips, Commissioner, Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation
2 min read October 2022 — Buoyed by a strong mining and forestry industry, Department of Iron Range Resources &...
5 reasons why the Twin Cities are a great place to live and do business
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read October 2022 — Known for its dramatic skylines, pro sports, award-winning theater, renowned restaurants...
Spotlight On: Greg Evans, President & CEO, Merchants Bank
3 min read September 2022 — Merchants Bank has been serving Minnesota for over 147 years. It is a community...
Spotlight On: Paul Edlund, CEO, J. Benson Construction
3 min read September 2022 — Minneapolis-St. Paul’s effervescence is a boon to local contractors and subcontractors. In an interview...
Minneapolis–St. Paul’s hospitality and tourism industries to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2023/2024
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read   2022 — Minneapolis–St. Paul's hospitality and tourism industries continue to recover and are expected...

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3 min read May 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Esmaeil Porsa, president and CEO of Harris Health System,...
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