As part of a system of sites in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, Mayo Clinic Health System in Owatonna serves the community through routine, preventive and specialized care services, wellness support and community engagement. Our collaboration with Mayo Clinic connects you with the most trusted, specialty care in the U.S. We bring the most recognized medicalRead more
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Every business goes through similar stages, no matter which industry it operates in. Knowing what stage your company is in can help guide you in focusing your efforts on the right activities for your current situation. Here’s an overview of the primary stages of any business. Stage 1: Development This stage actually takes place beforeRead more
If your business were a car, your key employees would be the engine. These are your superstars, the heavy hitters who apply their talents and skill sets in their positions and generate massive results every time. As most managers already know, however, the reason why key employees are so in-demand is precisely because they don’tRead more
The Great Resignation is spurring a rash of hiring bonuses, better perks, and aggressive recruitment. You’ve probably heard of or are engaging in focused talent retention – but have you tried the “stay interview?” The opposite of an exit interview, a stay interview is a semi-formal conversation with your top talent about why they stayRead more
When Covid was at its height, and businesses were being shut down by state government there was a promise to make them whole. Government grant programs popped up to support business-grants that were competitive and had to be applied for. The promise was that those who most needed the support would receive it. Local peopleRead more
Walk down the street outside your business and you’ll probably see at least one “Help Wanted” sign – and you likely have one of your own up, too. The Great Resignation is turning into the Great Revolt, as workers are leaving jobs in droves – or organizing, striking, and otherwise rebelling due to poor workplaceRead more
David Aaker is well-known for his expertise in marketing and his ability to help businesses thrive and exceed their goals. His branding concepts, including identifying customer’s interests and creating a community or story around those interests has made him an icon in the business world. In a constantly evolving marketplace, David Aaker’s work can teachRead more
Transform Tier Member After five decades, over 100,000 buildings, and more than 500,000,000 square feet of glazing installed in some of the most remarkable buildings throughout the world, Viracon has established itself as a recognized leader in architectural glass for commercial buildings. With a network of over 3,000 architects and designers, Viracon is a premierRead more
After five decades, over 100,000 buildings, and more than 500,000,000 square feet of glazing installed in some of the most remarkable buildings throughout the world, Viracon has established itself as a recognized leader in architectural glass for commercial buildings. With a network of over 3,000 architects and designers, Viracon is a premier single-source resource forRead more
Fastenal wasn’t always a global organization. We started as a 1,000 square-foot store in Winona with one employee and a few dozen boxes of fasteners. To go from small-town store to Fortune 500 company, we focused on you, the customer. Many think our job was to sell bolts, but our real job was to listenRead more
