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6 days ago | 
experiencelife.lifetime.life | Tina Nguyen |Emily Ewen |Molly Kopischke |Mo Perry
The end of May marks the start of summer for many, and this year, Life Time is pulling out all the stops to make the seasonal transition a splashy affair for members. The first-ever Life Time Yacht Club Social event is a daytime pool party taking place at athletic country clubs across the country between Thursday, May 23 through Monday, May 26, 2025. Here you can swing into summer like it’s the 1940s post-war era, paying homage to the rich maritime culture and nautical fashion of that time.
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2 weeks ago | 
experiencelife.lifetime.life | Tina Nguyen |Lindsey Palmquist |Molly Kopischke
There are pros and cons to the rapid-growing pace of the health retail industry: On one hand, there’s always a new product that could support your well-being in new ways. On the other, it can be a challenge to know what’s made to be effective versus being all flash. Having a trusted, credible retailer to turn to can make all the difference.
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1 month ago | 
experiencelife.lifetime.life | Tina Nguyen |Heidi Wachter |Bahram Akradi
Earlier this year, the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles became the second-most destructive wildfire in Southern California history. The persistent blaze, exacerbated by severe winds and drought conditions, received extensive media coverage and brought national attention to the wildland-urban interface. Whether they’re in the areas surrounding L.A. or the forested landscapes, destructive wildfires are increasing in frequency and severity, impacting entire communities and ecosystems.
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1 month ago | 
tcbmag.com | Tina Nguyen
Still sporting a tattoo that declares eternal love for your ex? Or an outdated tattoo from the ’90s? You’re not alone. One in four Americans regrets having at least one of their tattoos, according to the Pew Research Center. And where there’s regret, there’s a business opportunity. Cleo Skin and Laser is a new skin care clinic offering laser facials and hair removal, but former Life Time executive Amber McMillan started it with tattoo removal in mind.
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2 months ago | 
tcbmag.com | Tina Nguyen
Technology should be used for convenience and connection, not as a replacement for engagement, says Caroline Correia of BeEvents. “Our philosophy is that events exist to connect people—we don’t want technology to be a diversion.” She shares ways to improve events with tech. Tech solution: No one wants to stand in a long line to check in. Consider a paperless, more efficient solution like the Cvent platform, suggests Correia.
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2 months ago | 
tcbmag.com | Tina Nguyen
Technology pervades every aspect of corporate events today, from the QR codes that automate the sign-in process to the livestream that allows event participation beyond the venue walls. The challenge is separating the true tools from the gimmicks and figuring out which types of tech will elevate your event. Now is the time to experiment and innovate, says Brandt Krueger, senior production manager at Brooklyn Park-based meeting and event production company EideCom.
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2 months ago | 
tcbmag.com | Tina Nguyen
Alexis Walsko, founder and CEO of Minneapolis-based Lola Red PR, likes to kick-start the year by attending the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. A supersized trade show in January, CES draws nearly 140,000 people to see the latest innovations in technology. “I go almost every year to support clients, do trade research, and meet with people in the field,” Walsko says. Here are some of her observations from the 2025 show to inspire and inform your next event. Go big.
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
tcbmag.com | Tina Nguyen
Losing Macy’s is a blow to two second-tier Twin Cities shopping malls that have been struggling to redefine their relevance, but it may not be the gut punch it was in the department store’s prime. Maplewood Mall and Burnsville Center are in the process of reimagining the anchor space the retailer will soon vacate at both shopping centers—they were among the 66 nationwide store closings Macy’s announced in January. Closing sales are already underway.
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Feb 5, 2025 | 
tcbmag.com | Madison Roth |Tina Nguyen
Anthropologie has closed its doors at Shops at West End in St. Louis Park. The women’s apparel retailer’s final day was Jan. 24—one week before its lease was set to expire. The exit marks the end of a chapter for the outdoor center, which has struggled to find its retail footing since its opening days in 2008. Anthropologie was the last of the upscale clothing brands that developers of the center long hoped would be its calling card.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
tcbmag.com | Tina Nguyen
When Brian Altstatt went looking for a used electric vehicle in 2019, specifically a Tesla Model S, he found that a marketplace for secondhand EVs essentially didn’t exist. Popular used car sites might have had EV listings, but they lacked specifics, such as filters and charging specs. For Altstatt and co-founder Dan Oksnevad, both with tech backgrounds, the path was obvious. They launched Find My Electric (FME), a used-EV marketplace, in 2019.
