2 min read October 2021 — Over a year and a half into the pandemic, employers are still learning to adapt to the growing changes in not only the economy, but also the workforce. And they don’t necessarily like it. The disconnect is becoming even more apparent as companies gear
2 min read October 2021 — Rolando García, president of North Hennepin Community College, spoke to Invest: about an eventful year. The college has taken measures to improve diversity and inclusion initiatives but is also looking at a world where return on education and upskilling will be increasingly important. “What
While most of the banking industry continues to embrace the digitalization of operations, the in-person experience remains an essential function for business banks. Because of this, bank branches will always be important, President of Fidelity Bank Todd Williams told Invest:Insights. He also remarked on how diversification has been integral for
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read September 2021 — Earlier this month, ConnextMSP, a “talent network designed to advance racial equity and power economic growth in the region” was launched by the economic development partnership GreaterMSP. The coalition of over 40 partners, made up of employers, educational institutions and college-readiness programs
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2021 — Laurie Hamen spoke to Invest: about how the College of Saint Benedict made it through the pandemic year by deploying a hybrid model of education. She also discussed the unique offerings in nursing and global business and how the school seeks
Business advisory has been as dynamic as ever as companies continue to navigate through the ongoing pandemic-led disruption. The labor shortage is a nationwide challenge impacting businesses of all sizes across different sectors, Transworld Business Advisors President and Owner Scott Hislop told Invest:Insights. Despite the disruption, there are opportunities to
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read September 2021— Colleges and universities, some facing precarious futures in the face of dynamic demographic shifts across the United States, have had to pivot their educational delivery structures as a result of the pandemic. Some schools are prepared to fully adopt hybrid and blended
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2021 — As Minnesota becomes the new tech hub in the nation, Vice Chair Tim Welsh of U.S. Bank spoke with Invest: about how technology has impacted the company and others in the banking and financial sector. He expanded on how banks are
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read September 2021 — As the nation prepares for a long weekend, residents of Minneapolis are eager to reunite with colleagues and friends after a year of limited in-person interactions. Business leaders in Minneapolis shared with Invest: their plans for Labor Day, which include traveling,
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2021 — As difficult as the pandemic has been during the last year, some of the lessons learned have the potential to have positive long-term effects on the business community, especially in the Minnesota region. In her interview with Invest: Kate Reschenberg, executive director of the
