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1 week ago | 
tcbmag.com | Liz Fedor |TCB Insights
When a catastrophe strikes, Thrivent president and CEO Terry Rasmussen is known for acting quickly, calmly, and decisively. That’s what Paul Johnston observed on Sept. 11, 2001, after terrorists crashed airplanes into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Johnston was on his second day of a new job as vice president and group counsel with American Express, and Rasmussen was his new boss.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
tcbmag.com | Liz Fedor |TCB Insights
It’s been about 25 years since Peter Michaud told his fellow Lindquist & Vennum attorneys in Minneapolis that he was gay. “I was the first openly gay partner at Lindquist,” Michaud said in an interview with Twin Cities Business. “I’m sure there were others in other firms, but that was something that mattered to me. I didn’t want my work life and my home life to be separate.”Michaud was a pioneer at his firm long before the letters DEI came to stand for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Jun 17, 2024 | 
tcbmag.com | Hannah Ward |Tina Nguyen |TCB Insights
At a time when some companies are pulling back from diversity, equity, and inclusion programs or eliminating a DEI executive role, Twin Cities Business invited leaders from three companies that are committed to the work for our annual TCB Talks: DEI panel discussion.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
tcbmag.com | TCB Insights
Embark on your enterprising journey with these insider tips from industry leaders. Whether you’re looking to secure funding, foster sustainable growth, or harness the power of online banking tools—entrepreneurs have access to more financial services than ever before to propel their businesses forward. What do you need to successfully secure a small business loan?
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Apr 11, 2024 | 
tcbmag.com | Allison Kaplan |TCB Insights
Laysha Ward, Target’s groundbreaking chief external engagement officer who paved the way for corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion work nationwide, turns in her bullseye badge this week after 32 years with the company. But she’s not slowing down. Today, Ward announced a forthcoming book to be published in the spring of 2025 by Open Field, a publishing imprint by Maria Shriver and Penguin Random House.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 
tcbmag.com | Allison Kaplan |TCB Insights
TCB’s 2024 Minnesota Business Hall of Fame inductees have created and grown companies and organizations that range from manufacturing to wellness, retail, and tribal management. They’ve collectively led thousands of employees and contributed not only to the local economy but to philanthropic initiatives, community building and boards of directors, both nonprofit and corporate. And they’ve build enduring Minnesota businesses.
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
tcbmag.com | Tina Nguyen |TCB Insights
Released this week in the April/May issue of Twin Cities Business, the 2023 Minnesota Census of Women in Corporate Leadership urged directors of every publicly traded company in Minnesota to take a hard look at their executive officer teams and do more to boost women’s representation. “Progress does not just happen on its own,” said the report’s authors.
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
tcbmag.com | TCB Insights
“Where do you see yourself in five years?” is a question that anyone who has participated in the job interview process is all too familiar with. It also happens to be a question we ask ourselves at Comcast when it comes to connectivity: What will connectivity mean for you five, 10, 15 years into the future? No network or technology can be future-proof by itself without constant innovation, investment, and support for tomorrow.
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
tcbmag.com | TCB Insights
In an effort to help us better understand the areas in which women are thriving and how to better support them as they grow and maintain their wealth, BMO conducted a research project gleaning insights from women (and men) business owners. Among the findings, we identified three general blind spots that present most frequently. Bringing these into focus can empower women in business to fully realize their visions. 1. Business Planning. Planning is a key element of business success.
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Oct 6, 2023 | 
tcbmag.com | TCB Insights
Developing sustainable relationships is the secret sauce to every successful business—and that includes a business owner’s relationship with their company’s finances. Are you innovating your investments? Finding ways to boost your bottom line? Maximizing earnings requires time and attention many small business owners just don’t have.
