Recent content from Neal St. Anthony
U.S. Bancorp makes biggest gift to Center for Economic Inclusion
The $1 million grant will help the center's drive to boost employment for minorities in the region.
Tierra Encantada's owner has built the day care business she wanted for her kids
Kristen Denzer was touring a day-care center in Roseville for her two toddlers in 2013 when she spotted particularly unappetizing lunches."I thought if I'm going…
Minnesota's solar trade tested, but not bowed, by 2020
Michael Allen, co-founder of All Energy Solar of St. Paul, is grateful for a partly sunny 2020."All in all, it was a good year, but…
Third round of PPP has begun, with a headstart for minority-owned businesses
Community Development Financial Institutions started processing PPP applications yesterday.
Minnesota conference exhibit maker made COVID equipment to survive 2020
Until last March, nParallel was in the business of making booths, kiosks, stages and other equipment that brings people together at trade shows and conferences.To…
Twin Cities entrepreneur develops mental health website for teens
EmpowerU has received $1 million in venture capital toward product.
Minnesota former med-tech exec Root sells his electric-pontoon boat firm to Seattle maker
Owner Howard Root said merger needed for scale.
Minnesota electric-pontoon boat firm Elux sold to Seattle maker
Elux made its first sales last year, but Root knew it would need a larger firm to lift sales.
Affordable-housing project near Minneapolis Farmers Market among dozens getting Minnesota funding
An employee-owned housing developer from Ohio is partnering with Project for Pride in Living (PPL), a Twin Cities nonprofit pioneer of affordable-housing and supportive services,…
St. Anthony: Minnesota can do better on Black economic inclusion
Tom Gegax started his business career as a Shell Oil representative on Chicago's south side in 1968.He sold fuel, tires and other products to 14…