Business Spotlight
How an Entrepreneur Turned a Side Hustle Into 5 Businesses
SBA 504 financing to support growth and seasonal cash flow In the early 2000s, Joe Valdes had a good paying job managing multiple Twin Cities-area restaurants. It was, he said, a great role that gave him control of his schedule and the flexibility to manage his teams...
The Proof Is in the Panettone: MidCountry Bank Backs Cossetta’s National Expansion
St. Paul landmark invests in production facility and e-commerce to bring award-winning artisan Italian bread — and future product lines — to national audiences For 114 years, Cossetta Alimentari has been a St. Paul icon. But the beloved marketplace and bakery has also...
E-Z Recycling’s growth helps customers hit sustainability goals
Delivering products to the market is a top priority for food and beverage companies. Yet waste happens — whether it’s expired food or beverages, mislabeled packaging or production hiccups. For companies committed to sustainability, simply throwing these products away...
Multi-use Development Featuring Retail and Mixed-use Housing Fuels Neighborhood’s Resurgence
More than 20 years ago, developer John Wall, President of The Wall Companies, had a vision for turning a former industrial site in Minneapolis’ edge businesses tapping into research coming out of the University of Minnesota. It made perfect sense on paper, so Wall...