The rough economic times of the past couple years have been no fun. But many Minnesota companies profited during the downturn. What’s more, the recession stimulated the entrepreneurial spirit and creative minds of Twin Cities businesspeople. Here’s the (mostly) good news.
Spreading the word:
—Gene Rebeck, Jay Novak, Denise Logeland, Jennifer Bissell, Dan Haugen, Heather Beal, and Christa Meland
Big Winners in the Great Recession
Minnesota Twins, Downtown Minneapolis, Jim Dolan, Food Companies, University of MN, Bargain Hunters, Companies that Shed Tom Petters
Best Local Stock News
IPOs are Back
Best Site Screaming for Redevelopment
Franklin Avenue Light Rail Land
Best More-With-Less Development II
New Applications for CO2
Best Long-View Approach to Biotech Development
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota
Local Beer Roundup
What’s a “Best of Business” (BOB) edition without a local beer roundup? And there’s plenty to round up this year.
Hottest, Coolest Ad Agencies
Mono, Preston Kelly
Tastiest Good Works
Restaurateurs Feeding Those in Need
Best Expansion Announcement
Sierra Bravo/The Nerdery
