Patrick Kennedy
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Business, ResearchKennedy also has written about nonprofit organizations and mergers and acquisition activity.
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Where CEOs live becomes source of debate as companies tighten in-office policies
As questions arise over the residence of some Minnesota top executives, a recent report shows that companies with long-distance CEOs generally have weaker financial performance.
July 11, 2025
Minnesota's highest-paid CEOs made 7% more, with top earner making $59.4M
The 50 highest paid CEOs made a total of $495.5 million. Still, that figure is down 23.6% from 2020.
July 10, 2025
Target led U.S. last year in trademark applications as it launched new brands
The list is top-heavy with retailers, entertainment and gambling companies and sports leagues.
July 3, 2025
Minnesota-based debt collector Jefferson Capital raises $150 million in IPO
The company’s stock price surged 25% following Wednesday’s initial public offering, Minnesota’s first IPO this year.
June 27, 2025
Winnebago still hurting as RV sales lag
The company, which expects slowing demand through the end of the year, is introducing lower-priced models to appeal to consumers.
June 25, 2025
Regis Corp. CEO leaving after completing restructuring of salon company
Matthew Doctor will step down on June 30; Jim Lain, an executive vice president, will become interim chief executive.
June 24, 2025
Is your employer on the 2025 list of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces?
Minnesota employees surveyed by Energage ranked these 200 employers as Top Workplaces for 2025.
June 13, 2025
These are Top Workplaces 2025 National Standard Setters
These employers scored high enough on the Energage survey of employees to be named National Standard Setters, but not high enough to be on our ranked list.
June 12, 2025
There aren’t enough people trained in cybersecurity, so NetSpi started its own program
Protecting firms against cyberattacks has been good business for Minneapolis-based NetSpi.
June 12, 2025
DigiKey is one of largest foreign trade zones in country, mitigating some of its tariff costs
FTZs, as they are known, are a relatively small piece of the government’s trade designations, but interest in them is up because they can greatly reduce tariffs and other import fees.
June 11, 2025
$200M acquisition by Minneapolis company will help it aid other firms make deals
Datasite received a $500 million investment from its biggest shareholder that allowed for the deal of an AI-powered intelligence firm.
June 4, 2025
Why now might be the best time to make a deal on boats, ATVs and other powersports
After a sales surge during the pandemic, manufacturers like Minnesota-based Polaris and its dealers are eager to shed excess inventory, which means affordable prices for prospective buyers.
June 1, 2025
