Cover Story
You Call This Hard?
Doug Kelley is the court-appointed receiver for the assets of Tom Petters, mob buster, and expert mountain climber. Let’s just say he’s a guy who enjoys a challenge.
Tough Love at TCF
Bill Cooper, CEO of TCF Financial Corporation, talks about the financial crisis, the coming recovery, executive compensation, and why it can be good to resist growth.
Prairie Powerhouse
An economy built on agriculture and energy has helped boost North Dakota’s economy during the recession.
Fiber Optimists
After losing money for more than two decades, Clearfield CEO Cheri Beranek Podzimek can say that she expects the telecom company to grow.
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In Vino Lucrum
Why invest in wine? It’s yet another asset class for investors seeking diversification and long-term price appreciation.
Ride and Park
Dero Bike Rack Company in Minneapolis designs custom bike racks, a business that’s taking off now that more people are commuting to work on two wheels.
Green Clean
Cool Clean Technologies and Vantagio are two Minnesota companies have introduced new methods to clean clothes in an eco-friendly way.
Making Change
Modern Survey, whose local clients include UnitedHealth Group and Ameriprise, polls a company’s work force to help cut down on HR expenses and time.
2009 Minnesota Biosciences
The Road to Regaining Dominance
A new report outlines numerous steps Minnesota must take to regain its competitive edge in the bioscience industry.
Executive Education
Making the Cut
There are some common standards that can help you begin planning towards applying to business school and getting your MBA.
The Masters of Business
The time and money involved in getting an MBA at mid-career is substantial—but entirely possible. Here’s how some Minnesota business leaders did it.
MBA Alternatives
But for those who don’t have the money, time, or inclination to make the MBA commitment, there are many other useful alternatives to consider.
Guide for Small Business
Managing in a Recession
Small-business owners talk about banking, marketing, and how to survive the recession.
Technology
2009 TechNO Expo
Take a tour of the TechNO Expo, the Twin Cities Business virtual technology trade show.
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