Writer: Joey Garrand 3 min read February 2022— The past two years have been hectic for the global economy, but business and community leaders within the Minneapolis-St.Paul market expressed their excitement and optimism for the future of the region’s economy at the launch conference for the inaugural edition of Invest:
2 min read January 2022 — Eden Prairie has all the ingredients to be a great place to do business. In an interview with Invest:, President Pat MulQueeny of the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce said that despite the high tax environment in Minnesota, if “you take a look at
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read January 2022— Minneapolis-St. Paul is poised for economic growth as it continues to prove itself as one of the most resilient and innovative markets for businesses both big and small. The near-term horizon and the region’s long-term strategies to ensure success will be the
2 min read January 2022 — Central Minnesota Credit Union is unique in its emphasis on commercial transactions and has emerged as a leader in supporting businesses through the turbulence of the pandemic. “We have been good about pivoting quickly and taking advantage of opportunities in the market,” CEO of
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read December 2021— As Minnesota reaches the 1 million mark for COVID cases, live events are underpinning Downtown Minneapolis’ recovery, bolstered by revised CDC guidelines recommending shorter quarantines. Over 1 million COVID-19 cases have been diagnosed in Minnesota since the beginning of the pandemic 22
2 min read November 2021 — Rochester is rediscovering a sense of confidence as it moves toward recovery from the pandemic. In an interview with Invest:, Patrick Seeb, executive director of economic development initiative Destination Medical Center (DMC), discussed the area’s characteristics that make it the place to be for
2 min read November 2021 — In an interview with Invest: Brian Slipka, founder and managing partner for True North Equity Partners, talked about the opportunities available in Minnesota and the challenges the company faced during the pandemic. He also explained the company’s unique leadership style and how it gives
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read November 2021 — On election day voters in both of the Twin Cities approved ballot initiatives paving the way toward implementing rent control. Developers have taken note and have paused hundreds of millions of dollars in projects currently underway. Often heralded as the solution
2 min read November 2021 — Chris Hilger, president and CEO of Securian Financial Group, sees a winding road ahead as the economy emerges from the pandemic. Still, he told Invest:, he is confident that what companies and people learned over the last 18 months will provide a good foundation
2 min read November 2021 — Todd Williams, president of Fidelity Bank, thinks the last year has been a good experience in which the bank had to adapt to different conditions but also take advantage of the opportunities provided by the PPP funding and the liquidity provided to the economy.
