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Minneapolis-Saint Paul Business Journal DEI Table of Experts
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal held a panel discussion on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Panelists included Mary Beth Ruthford, Director, RSM; Jenn Bonine, CEO and Founder, AI Appstore, and PinkPowered AI Foundation; Vikesh Nemani, Chief...
Medical Alley Shatters Records, Breaks $1 Billion Barrier in Three Quarters
The following is a excerpt from the Medical Alley blog. To read more and browse other stories, head to medicalalley.org. A year after raising over $1 billion in capital for the first time ever, Medical Alley companies accomplished the feat again, this time needing...
IMPACT: Medical Alley and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Life, as we have known it, has changed. We celebrate the healthcare and public safety professionals, and the essential workers who continue to go to work every day to help others. We celebrate the acts of kindness and empathy; the countless recoveries and families...
2020 BE MSP Professional Associations’ Forum Seeks to Connect & Empower MSP Leaders
THE NEED TO BETTER SUPPORT, EMPOWER & CONNECT PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR Over the last four years, Make It. MSP. has collected survey and focus group insights from more than 1,800 professionals of color in an effort to learn more about their experiences as residents...
Discover the Startup Capital of the North from Home
The Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) region is known for its community of problem-solvers, creative thinkers and innovators. And in 2020, there are no shortages of challenges to confront. The best of that innovative spirit will be on display at Twin Cities Startup...
Medtronic Foundation Commits $16M in Health and Education Partnerships to Address Racial Disparities and Advance Social Justice in Black Communities
Medtronic Foundation Commits to First-of-Its-Kind National Partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and to Minneapolis with Support of the Northside Achievement Zone, People’s Center Clinics & Services, Among Others Medtronic Plans Day of Action for...
Remembering George Floyd
George Floyd was a newcomer to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region, moving from Houston, Texas to seek opportunity. This community failed Mr. Floyd absolutely. The actions of the police, committed in broad daylight and observed by many, showed a disregard for human life...
Make It. MSP. Community Resources to Stay Connected During COVID-19
Partners from across the Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul region (MSP) didn't skip a beat when it was their chance to step up and help connect neighbors to helpful resources during this uncertain time. We may be doing our best to stay apart for a while, but there are...
Introducing MSP Cultural Spotlights!
Where do you go for authentic cultural experiences? Where do you go to find and build community? BE MSP’s new MSP Cultural Spotlight series helps shine a light on existing culturally-relevant spaces, places and amenities across the Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul...
Make It. MSP. 2019 in Review
2019 was a pivotal year for the Make It. MSP. initiative. With established, experienced groups of collaborators across the BE MSP, MSP Campus, MSP Hello, and MSP Tech teams, each group set out to move the work of attracting, engaging, and retaining talent forward in...