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Renowned Early Childhood Program Increases College Success: 30-Year Study Shows Impact on Leading Social Determinant of Health
Participating in an intensive early childhood education program from preschool to third grade increases college graduation rates at age 35, according to a new study by University of Minnesota researchers. The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, tracked the progress of more than 1,500 children... - February 06, 2018 - University of Minnesota
AQC Industries’ The BlueDuct® Featured at the 2017 Big 5 Expo
The BlueDuct, from AQC Industries, is an underground pre-insulated duct system. The BlueDuct®, from AQC Industries, is the first underground air duct system to receive NSF P374 certification for R-10 thermal efficiency. - February 01, 2018 - AQC Industries
LegacyArmour Named Top 10 InsurTech Company for 2017
LegacyArmour -- the premier business asset, personal information, and healthcare information protection and delivery site -- is proud to announce that it has been named as one of the Top 10 InsureTech startup companies of 2017 by Insurance CIO Outlook magazine. "We have been growing quickly... - December 14, 2017 - LegacyArmour
Blue Diesel Data Science Introduces Pharmaceutical Insight Platform Reducing Research Time from Weeks to Minutes
Blue Diesel Data Science announces the beta launch of its pharmaceutical platform VisionaryRX. VisionaryRX provides a deep and comprehensive view into the drug industry. It relates multiple forms of industry standard data in the pharmaceutical industry under one view. Because VisionaryRX uses over 50 million rows of information, the result is fast and complete visibility into the industry. Useful for pharmaceutical manufacturing, labeling, partnerships and strategic direction insight. - December 10, 2017 - Blue Diesel Data Science
Avionté Staffing Software Fuels Expansion Strategy with the Acquisition of TKO Systems & Support
Avionté Staffing Software announced that it has acquired TKO Systems & Support. The acquisition, which closed on the 1st of December, will enable TKO customers to take advantage of the technology innovations and platform efficiencies of the Avionté Solutions Suite. - December 08, 2017 - Avionte Staffing Software
The Island of Misfit Makers Comes to Northeast Minneapolis
This new, fun, slightly renegade pop-up market will feature 21 Minnesota makers. - November 21, 2017 - United Goods
Thomas Morizio Joins RxFunction, Inc.
Thomas Morizio, former President and CEO of ACIST Medical System and HLT, joins RxFunction, Inc. Morizio brings more than 31 years of extensive medical device business leadership experience to RxFunction. - November 09, 2017 - RxFunction.com
Educators Address Needs of Bloomington Public School Students at Recent Event Supporting Beth Beebe for School Board
On Thursday, November 2nd, an intimate group of Beth Beebe for School Board supporters gathered to hear the candidate speak on the needs of Bloomington students as they prepare for entering the workforce and society. Beebe’s platform includes promoting the Career and College Academy to... - November 06, 2017 - Beth Beebe for School Board
Jasmine Brett Stringer to Speak at 36th Sharjah International Book Fair
International Lifestyle Expert Jasmine Brett Stringer will lead a panel discussion about her award-winning book, Seize Your Life: How to Carpe Diem Every Day. - November 03, 2017 - Jasmine Brett Stringer
Digitr - A Student Hallway Pass App Developed by a 12-Year Old
New York born, but Minnesota raised eighth grader Omar Elamri may just be the youngest person to have created an app now found in the Apple Store. Digitr, Omar’s student hallway pass app, started as a school project for Coders Unite (Omar’s student coding program) when he was just 12... - November 01, 2017 - Digitr
Lite Run Inc. is Winner of 2017 Spine Technology Award
Lite Run Inc. announced today that it is a 2017 winner in the Ninth Annual Spine Technology Awards for its ExoSuit and Gait Trainer products. Evaluated by a panel of physician judges, the award criteria include clinical relevance, innovation, potential to improve standard of care, and cost... - October 26, 2017 - Lite Run Inc.
Vasaloppet USA Prepares Two Race Courses for 2018, New Race Names Announced
Due to inconsistent snow conditions over the past few years, Vasaloppet USA is preparing two alternative race courses, depending on the 2018 snowfall. The five races have been given new names to align with the two race course alternatives. - October 22, 2017 - Vasaloppet USA
Avionté Names Seasoned Business Leader and Strategist Karl Florida as Chief Executive Officer
Longtime software executive Florida appointed to drive the next stage of growth for Avionté Staffing Software. - October 18, 2017 - Avionte Staffing Software
Lite Run Awarded $100,000 SBIR Grant for Innovative Mobility Device
Lite Run Inc. is pleased to announce that it has won a $100,000 Small Business and Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. The award targets the development of a home version of the innovative Lite Run mobility... - October 03, 2017 - Lite Run Inc.
RxFunction Welcomes New Director -- Robert P. Rinek of Piper Jaffray Joins RxFunction’s Board of Directors
“This is a very exciting opportunity. There is a great clinical need out there that RxFunction is uniquely positioned to address,” said Robert P. Rinek, board member of RxFunction. - September 19, 2017 - RxFunction.com
Epic "Breaking Bad" Series Used as Sobriety Tool in Unique Self-Help Book
Indie author to self-publish eBook entitled "The (Breaking) Bad Path to Enlightenment & Sobriety," a sequel to his first self-help book. It's a compilation of the author's blog posts. Every episode of series is summarized and analyzed to illustrate the dangers of an overly powerful ego. - September 16, 2017 - Lee Eide's Books, Inc.
Helping Veterans Improve Balance and Walk Better – RxFunction Reports Positive Findings from Research Study at the Minneapolis VA
“It helped my balance!,” “Gave me more confidence, I felt stronger!,” “No dizziness at all, like something was suppressing dizziness!,” “Made me feel like a normal person!,” are statements from participating Veterans in a study of Walkasins at the Minneapolis VA. - September 14, 2017 - RxFunction.com
Avionté Places for the Sixth Straight Year on the Inc 5000 List
Avionté credits ten years of consecutive growth to its continued focus on delivering innovation and customer service. - August 18, 2017 - Avionte Staffing Software
Joanne D. Valerius, Ph.D., MPH, RHIA Recognized as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joanne D. Valerius of New Brighton, Minnesota has been recognized as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 35 years in the field of education. About Joanne D. Valerius, PH.D., MPH, RHIA Dr. - August 15, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Wavebid Grows Their International Presence with Bidpath Partnership
Wavebid, a SaaS company that offers inventory, clerking, marketing, and management services for the auction industry, announced a strategic sales partnership with Bidpath, a leading global online bidding software platform. Together, Bidpath and Wavebid will be offering Wavebid's first European-oriented auctioneer software product. It will be released in late 2017. - August 09, 2017 - Wavebid
Avionté Announces Automated, Branded Job Postings on Google for Jobs
Avionté Staffing Software unveiled the Google for Jobs product update at Client Connection Forum (CCF), Avionté’s annual user conference hosted in Minneapolis, Minn. - August 02, 2017 - Avionte Staffing Software
Titus Contracting Finishes Home Addition and Remodeling Project in Plymouth
Titus Contracting, a residential remodeling company serving the Twin Cities area, recently completed a large house addition and full remodel in Plymouth, Minnesota. The new addition nearly doubled the size of the home, adding square footage to both the lower and main level. The homeowners had been... - July 24, 2017 - Titus Contracting
New Boundary Technologies Presenting on the Value of Internet of Things (IoT) Technology in Precision Agriculture at 2017 InfoAg Conference
New Boundary Technologies announced today that CEO Kim Pearson will be presenting at this year’s InfoAg Conference, being held at the Union Station Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri from July 25-27. Since 1994, the InfoAg Conference has been the premier conference focused on the practical... - July 20, 2017 - New Boundary Technologies, Inc.
The Mad Hatter Restaurant in Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN - Now Serving Dinner on Friday & Saturday Nights
The Mad Hatter Restaurant in Anoka, MN - established in 1999, is not just serving tea anymore. The famous restaurant is now launching dinners Friday and Saturday nights, Daily Brunch, Private Parties and special events such as Annual Mother's Day Tea, Kentucky Derby Lawn Party, Annual Christmas Tea and Monthly Princess Tea Parties and more. - July 14, 2017 - The Mad Hatter
AIM Consulting Named One of the 2017 Best Places to Work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
AIM Consulting, a rapidly growing leader in technology consulting and solutions delivery, has been named one of the 2017 Best Places to Work by the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ). Earlier this year, AIM Consulting was honored with Gold in the 100 Best Companies to Work For by... - July 08, 2017 - AIM Consulting
Worried About That New Healthcare Plan? Canada’s Got You Covered - Literally. Leave Your Woes Behind; Northwestern Ontario is Waiting for You.
Politics got you down? Or maybe you’re just looking for a superior lifestyle with affordable housing, unlimited access to nature and free healthcare? Northwestern Ontario in Canada invites you to find a new home here. Remember during the 2016 Election Night when the search “how to move... - June 28, 2017 - MovetoNWOntario.ca
Star Tribune Names Award Staffing a 2017 Top 150 Workplace
Award Staffing has been named one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. Produced by the same team that compiles the 26-year-old Star Tribune 100 report of the best-performing companies in Minnesota, Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based... - June 27, 2017 - Award Staffing
Joanne D. Valerius, Ph.D., MPH, RHIA Honored as a VIP Member for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joanne D. Valerius of New Brighton, Minnesota has been honored as a VIP Member for two consecutive years, 2016 and 2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 35 years in the field of education. About Joanne D. Valerius,... - June 22, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
AYEIM introduces SSAYE, the Smart and Sustainable Platform
AYEIM company announced the launch of SSAYE, the Smart and Sustainable platform for communities and smart living. - June 21, 2017 - AYEIM
Reality Today Forum Discovers Woman Who Wants to Share Her Incredible Story to Warn Others About Romantic Internet Scams
“This horrific story needs to be told,” says CEO of Reality Today Forum. - June 19, 2017 - Reality Today Forum
Sonja R. Ethun Honored as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sonja R. Ethun of Elk River, Minnesota has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of publishing and online media. About Sonja R. Ethun Ms. Ethun is the Owner of sunnypetsnow.com,... - June 14, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Avionté Acquires Applied Systems Technology
Closing June 2, 2017, Avionté Staffing software has acquired Applied Systems Technology. The acquisition looks to leverage the long-standing partnerships of AST’s clients with the technology innovations and platform efficiencies of Avionté solutions. - June 13, 2017 - Avionte Staffing Software
AIM Consulting Ranked #1 (Gold) in the 2017 100 Best Companies to Work For by Minnesota Business Magazine
AIM Consulting has been recognized by Minnesota Business as the first place ranking Gold Winner for the 2017 100 Best Places to Work For in the small business category. The 100 winning companies gathered June 1, 2017 at The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel for a celebration hosted by Minnesota... - June 06, 2017 - AIM Consulting
1 Lucky Dog Media, Ltd. and Preeminence Consulting Commit to Doubling the Size of 10,000 Small Businesses in the Next 5 Years
1 Lucky Dog Media, Ltd. and Preeminence Consulting Join Forces with Digital Marketer in their Commitment to Help Double the Size of 10,000 Small Businesses in the Next 5 Years. - June 05, 2017 - Preeminence Consulting
Award-Winning Travel Photographer Gary Arndt Launches Much Anticipated Online Travel Photography Course
Arndt’s Travel Photography Academy will give members all the tools they need to take their photography to the next level. - June 02, 2017 - Everything Everywhere
Encore Real Estate Investment Services Arranges Sale of 2 Net Lease Minnesota Properties, with Walgreens as Tenant, Totaling $17 Million
Brandon Hanna, Ryan Vinco, and Deno Bistolarides of Encore REIS represented the sellers in both transactions – the team’s 10th drugstore sale of 2017. - June 02, 2017 - Encore Real Estate Investment Services
Julee’s Jewelry Joins the Preferred Jewelers International™ Exclusive, Nationwide Network
St Peter, Minnesota-based Jewelry Retailer is now Home for “Experiences that last a Lifetime™” - May 26, 2017 - Preferred Jewelers International
Cheryl P. Larson, PA Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cheryl P. Larson, PA, of Fridley, Minnesota has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of precision CNC Swiss Machined parts. About Cheryl P. Larson, PA Ms. Larson has... - May 16, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Avionté’s Latest Release Delivers a Strong Candidate Experience and User Mobility
Avionté Staffing Software Suite 17.1 includes unique application workflows and a fully mobile apply process. - May 12, 2017 - Avionte Staffing Software
New Balance Technology Helps Diabetic Man Walk Again
“I put them on, and it was like a miracle,” says neuropathy sufferer and study subject, Mr. Tim Kelley. Walkasins work by restoring sensory signals that are not functioning normally in patients with neuropathy. This immediate restoration of sensory function also impressed Dr. Diane Wrisley of Wingate University. “His brain learned to use the Walkasins immediately," says Wrisley. "He put them on and it was like, ‘Wow! I know where I am in space.’ His improvement is phenomenal.” - May 10, 2017 - RxFunction.com
Sandy Hennum Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Sandy Hennum, of Bemidji, Minnesota, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her distinguished contributions and achievements in field of Social Services. - April 26, 2017 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Homes for Heroes® Presents Colorado Nurses Association with National Hero Spotlight Award and $3,000 Donation
Homes for Heroes® selects the Colorado Nurses Association as a National Hero Spotlight Award recipient and presents it to Terry Buxton, PhD, RN, CNE, Professor of Nursing at Regis University and President of the Colorado Nurses Association (CNA), along with a donation for $3,000 to the Colorado... - April 20, 2017 - Homes for Heroes
Minnesota Entrepreneur & Investor Jeff Tarman Announces Release of “Green About Money: A Graduate's Guide to Personal Finance”
May 1 Book Release: "Green About Money: A Graduate's Guide To Personal Finance" aimed at high school and college graduates. - April 20, 2017 - Marble Financial
Homes for Heroes Honors Affiliate Real Estate and Lending Specialists Who Gave Back More Than $1,000,000 to 1,150 Heroes
Homes for Heroes, Inc. is proud to recognize six of their affiliate real estate specialists who have reached significant milestones and who will be inducted into the prestigious Homes for Heroes “Heroes Served Club” in recognition of their achievements. These six individuals and their... - April 19, 2017 - Homes for Heroes
Minnesota Hard Cider Makers Form Guild, Organize Minnesota Cider Week
Minnesota Cider producers have formed a guild for the purpose of developing and promoting Minnesota-made Cider. Together they are organizing Minnesota Cider Week June 5-10, a week-long celebration of cider with multiple events at different venues throughout the Twin Cities. The Craft Cider Festival on Saturday June 10 at City Place in downtown St. Paul offers a tasting of 50 different ciders from around the world. - April 19, 2017 - Minnesota Cider Guild
Avionté Introduces Expanded Data Frenzy Partnership for Resume Aggregation, Job Distribution
Avionté’s Data Frenzy integration offers staffing firms superior search capabilities and expanded reach. - March 30, 2017 - Avionte Staffing Software
DroneLife, DroneRacingLife, and JobforDrones Partner with Video Leader Airvuz to Provide Drone Video to a Wider Audience
DroneLife, JobforDrones, and DroneRacingLife today announced a partnership with Airvuz, the world leader in drone video content. - March 17, 2017 - DroneLife.com
PharmRx Group, LLC Announces the Release of Opal HealthDesk
PharmRx Group, LLC is pleased to announce the commercial release of Opal HealthDesk "A New Standard of Care." - March 08, 2017 - PharmRx Group, LLC
SearchWide Hires New Vice President
SearchWide, a leading recruitment firm in the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association, venue management and experiential marketing industries has added a new member to its team. John Brich will join SearchWide as Vice President, taking the lead role in managing the hotel and... - March 07, 2017 - SearchWide
Medicom Health Wins ACG Minnesota BOLD Award
Medicom Health wins the 2017 BOLD Award in the Corporate Small Category. - March 07, 2017 - Medicom Health Interactive