June 2009 | Magazine Archives
Twin Cities Business June 2009

Cover Story

Glen Taylor's Golden Egg

Glen Taylor may be a billionaire but he really considers himself a farmer.

Features
General Mills' Peter Erickson and Heidi Emmanuel drive product innovations including new Fiber One-branded foods.

General Mills Introduces More New Products Faster

General Mills projected that it would introduce 300 new products in fiscal 2009. How is it using existing brands like Progresso, Betty Crocker, and Cheerios to innovate?

eSVS Mesh on a saphenous vein graft

Manny Villafana's Lucky Number 7

His sixth company was a swing and a miss. But Manny Villafaña is back and sure that his latest start-up, Kips Bay Medical, will be his most significant ever.

Jay Coughlan became CEO of Xata in 2006.

Xata's Growth Vehicle

Jay Coughlan became CEO of Xata Corporation in 2006, attracted by the challenge of redirecting the company toward a growth strategy.

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Starters
When the Golden Golphers take the field on September 12 against Air Force, it will mark a rebirth of on-campus football, and could introduce a new ground zero for corporate networking.

Networking at the Gophers' New Stadium

The premium seats at the Gophers' new stadium could introduce a new ground zero for corporate networking.

Barrio's tequilas line the shelves like library books. General Manager Irvin Williams is an adept interpreter.

No Way, Jose

Barrio may be cool, but it's dangerous. Go, but beware this tequila rage. It's not for the faint of blood.

Spotlight
Hardy DeLay, UISM

Green Ops

Thinking green has gotten Hardy DeLay’s business, Apple Valley-based Unique Innovations Sales and Marketing, through tough economic times.

Tom Anderson, Minnesota Thermal Science

Minnesota Thermal Science

Minnesota Thermal Science's technology answered the call when the U.S. Military needed to keep medical supplies from spoiling in extreme temperatures.

Dan Schwarz, Brad Glynn, Lift Bridge Brewery

Lift Bridge Brewery

Lift Bridge Brewery began a few years ago when cofounders Brad Glynn and Steve Rinker discovered their shared passion for making beer.

Dave Larson, Larson Systems, Stone Mountain Pet Lodge

Larson Systems

Entrepreneur Dave Larson is a dual threat—an innovator in industrial machining and dog kenneling.

Superstars

2009 Health Care Heroes Awards

Health Care Heroes 2009

The 2009 Health Care Heroes Awards salutes Minnesota's committed doctors, nurses, executives, and volunteers.

Meeting & Events

ISES Minnesota Star Awards

2009 ISES Minnesota Star Awards

The International Special Events Society’s Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter gives its 2009 Minnesota Star Awards for the best event planning in 2009.

Meeting Industry Outlook

Minnesota event planners reveal some strategies for recession survival, alternative takes on "destination meetings," and other useful tidbits.

Employee Benefits

Sam Triplett, American Solutions for Business

Better Employee Benefits

Four companies that have been recognized for striking a work-life balance provide employee benefits that honor employee values.

Private Banking

Wealth Management That Fits You

Wealth-Management Tips

9 suggestions from wealth managers for getting over your recession anxiety and thinking strategically about your financial plan.

Web Development

Web site design

Web Site Makeovers

The before and after versions of three locally produced Web sites show how a site redesign can boost usability and drive traffic.

Choosing a Web Hosting Firm

Web hosting firms can help you choose the right option, such as shared hosting, a dedicated server, managed services, or a virtual server.

Columnists

Editor's Note

Observations

Corner Office

Capital Beat

Portfolio Positions

Investment Intelligence

Open Letter

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