Business
October 14, 2019
This image released by Neon shows Woo-sik Choi, from left, Kang-ho Song, Hye-jin Jang and So-dam Park in a scene from "Parasite." (Neon via AP)

South Korea's president promised a meritocracy, then appointed a justice minister who cheated

Fewer think they can get ahead as elites game access to education.
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October 14, 2019

Business people

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October 14, 2019

Business briefs from the Economist

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October 14, 2019
MDI, Medtronic, others form coalition to support hiring disabled workers with disabilities

MDI, Medtronic, others form coalition to support hiring disabled workers with disabilities

MDI, the light manufacturer that employs a workforce of nearly 50% people with disabilities, Medtronic and Special Olympics of Minnesota have launched the "Unified Work Coalition.
Business
October 14, 2019
Aneela Idnani a founder of HabitAware, the 2018 grand prize winner of the Minnesota Cup and Meda Million Dollar Change. Both are part of Startup Week

Twin Cities Startup Week, last year's diversity initiatives working, looks outstate

A winner of two awards last year points to how the event helped in "building connections and building relationships."
Business
October 13, 2019
After years negotiating with landowners, and contentious meetings with neighbors, a developer is closer to building a high-rise apartment complex near

Proposed 25-story apartment tower renews debate over Dinkytown's future

A Chicago developer is pitching an ambitious project that would reinvent a commercial block that includes the McDonald's at 4th St. and 15th Av. SE.
Business
October 13, 2019

Reyer: In uncertain times, senior leaders can't hoard information

Your approach may be less damaging in a steady state time, but during a time of ambiguity, it will be especially ineffective.
Business
October 13, 2019

Profits are the result of a successful and ethical business, not the purpose

Upholding ethics builds respect and trust with fellow community members.
Business
October 13, 2019
Amanda Maday (cq), owner and design director of Studio Grey in northeast Minneapolis, has completed hundreds of residential and commercial design proj

Minneapolis-based Studio Grey owner has designs for restaurants, homes and cable shows

Amanda Maday names ideas ranging from building ownership to property development, construction services and product design as possibilities.
Business
October 13, 2019

Recent bankruptcy filings in Minneapolis and St. Paul

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October 13, 2019

Mergers and acquisitions involving Minnesota companies

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October 13, 2019

Insider trading

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October 13, 2019
The project team walked through a courtyard that separates the Green Communities building, left, from the more energy-efficient Passive House building

Minneapolis apartment project makes airtight case for sustainability

A northeast Minneapolis apartment building appears to be meeting expectations for extremely low energy use.
Local
October 13, 2019
In this picture: Detail of live ring neck pheasant

Where are all the pheasants? Habitat loss is tied to more farming

Pheasants, other wildlife decline as millions of acres returned to production.
Business
October 12, 2019
Annuities are contracts between individuals and insurance companies that provide the purchaser with a steady stream of income during retirement. (Drea

Retirement savings options for the self-employed

When you are your own boss, planning falls on your shoulders. Here are 3 options to help you tackle the task.
Business
October 12, 2019

3M IP counsel says executive buy-in critical to addressing dearth of women inventors

Document lays out steps for companies, academics to promote change.
Business
October 12, 2019
Dr. Craig Samitt, president and CEO Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. He previously served as Executive Vice President and President for Anthem

Schafer: Best way to cut health care costs is keeping people healthy

One person's runaway and wasteful costs are someone else's core business revenue.
Business
October 12, 2019
Post Consumer Brands CEO Howard Friedman poses for a portrait. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Post Consu

New leader at Post finds cereal lovers still love the sweet stuff

CEO Howard Friedman sees growth despite changes in Americans' breakfast habits.
Business
October 12, 2019
CEO Chuck Denny of ADC Telecommunications in 1990.
Star Tribune file photo

Minnesota's Chuck Denny led with dignity, empathy, humility and generosity

Dick McFarland, a friend and retired Minnesota CEO, once called Denny a Renaissance man for his varied interests and decency.
Business
October 12, 2019

To lower your financial risk, lower your overhead

GE's shift in retirement plans is yet one more example of rising economic insecurity for the average worker and the typical household.

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