If there’s a theme in this year’s “Best of Business,” it’s architecture. Given the hot real estate market—though there’s evidence it’s now cooling—maybe that should come as no surprise. In the downtowns, most of the action has involved condo developments and the renovation of older structures. But in Minneapolis, there are also the highly acclaimed new Guthrie Theater and public library buildings, and in a few years, a new stadium for the Twins.
That’s only one kind of building that’s going on locally, though. Businesses large and small are developing new ideas and new brands that will guide our economy forward in some intriguing ways. So let’s take a closer look at that skyline.
Best Ad Music
NSF Scrub Club
Best Rebranding
LifeScience Alley
Best Example of Business's Social Concern
Minnesota Business for Early Learning and the Minnesota Early Learning Foundation
Best Transportation Idea
Duluth-to-St. Paul Passenger Train
Best Turnaround
Insignia Systems
