Shutterfly Heading to Shakopee Minneapolis Star Tribune-08/09/13 The Shakopee City Council last week approved economic incentives to lure fast-growing Shutterfly Inc. to the southwest metro city, a move that followed Gov. Mark Dayton's “mystery” visit to the California firm recently. The company expects to create nearly 330 jobs within five years.
Minnesota Companies Tap the Oil Boom Minneapolis Star Tribune-08/05/13 St. Paul industrial contractor Corval Group, which barely survived the Great Recession, is a good example of how Minnesota companies are profiting from the North Dakota oil bonanza while we avoid the boom’s messy downsides.
Minnesota has led the U.S. in voter turnout in 13 of the past 17 national elections. Here are five reasons Minnesota has such a stellar voting record.
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The Hennepin North WorkForce Center in Brooklyn Park will sponsor a "hiring event" from noon to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15. Ten metro employers will attend, and they all have openings for well-paid positions.
A Great Place to Live By almost any measure, Minnesota is a great place to live. We have it all: a growing economy, affordable living, top-notch health care, pristine lakes and forests, educated workers and a low crime rate. In study after study, Minnesota consistently lands at the top of the heap when it comes to quality of life measures.
Growing by Leaps and Bounds With their experience and passion for gymnastics, Katie Olson and Gabe Essay seemed like a natural fit for starting K&G Gymnastics in Mankato. What they lacked was the business know-how. That’s where DEED's Mike Nolan came into the picture. |