@AliShops

Entrepreneurial journalist @startribune. Host of Shop Girls @mytalk1071. Co-founder https://xitter.cf/t.co/2OhnNtzXnv. Supreme multitasker. Boy mom.

 Minneapolis
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NEW: The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce released this letter on behalf of more than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies today. mnchamber.com/blog/open-lett…
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Another long-rumored retail move confirmed: @GalleriaEdina luxury brands @LouisVuitton and @TiffanyAndCo are moving to @southdalecenter. tcbmag.com/louis-vuitton-and…

Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. Are Moving to Southdale

The designer brands are the latest to leave Galleria in Edina for prime spots in Southdale's new luxury wing.

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Burl Gilyard, a respected fixture in the Twin Cities media scene and former TCB staffer, died Thursday. “He was a prolific and gifted journalist whose writing was as down to earth as he was.” Those who've worked with him share their recollections. tcbmag.com/in-memoriam-local…

In Memoriam: Local Journalist and Former TCB Writer Burl Gilyard

A reporter’s reporter, Gilyard is remembered for his humor, prolific storytelling, and deep knowledge of his beats.

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From on-court moves to behind-the-scenes edits, the key to meaningful transformation is purpose, thought, and care, writes TCB editor-in-chief @AliShops. tcbmag.com/the-power-of-chan…

The Power of Change

From on-court moves to behind-the-scenes edits, the key to meaningful transformation is purpose, thought, and care.

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On Sat. 12/7, @AliShops & her mother Harmony - @mytalk1071's 'Shop Girls' - were live from @ChildrensTheatr for their Santa Stop! They interviewed CTC Managing Director Jill A. Anderson & acclaimed artist @AdamTurman mytalk1071.com/episode/12-7-… #Grinch #GrinchCTC #CTCGrinch #Mpls
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A New Brighton turnaround management firm has taken receivership of the Dayton's Project amid claims that the building’s current owner failed to make mortgage payments for months. tcbmag.com/beleaguered-dayto…

Beleaguered Dayton’s Project Put into Receivership

A Minnesota District Court judge has granted a mortgage lender’s request for a third-party entity to manage and operate the Dayton's Project.

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TCB editor-in-chief @AliShops on why we've dedicated our latest issue to the business of health. "Here’s hoping this issue can serve as a bridge builder," she writes. tcbmag.com/leveraging-minnes…

Leveraging Minnesota's Health Care Talent

What's on the minds and agendas of executives and entrepreneurs?

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What happens after you walk away from @LoriGreiner's $250,000 offer on Shark Tank? @BusyBabyMat founder Beth Fynbo shares all on By All Means. tcbmag.com/podcast/beth-fynb…

Beth Fynbo

The founder of Busy Baby on building a consumer products business after walking away from a $250,000 deal on Shark Tank.

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The latest #TCB10 list is out. Take a look at our list of newsmakers and innovators poised to make an impression in the new year. tcbmag.com/tcb_year/2024/

2024 Archives

The TCB 100 is the "little black book" of people in and around Minnesota business likely to make news and drive change in the year ahead.

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Fun to b @ Mosaic for the ⁦@MplsDowntown⁩ fundraiser with ⁦@AliShops⁩! #mymplsdt
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Mall owner Simon Property Group on Tuesday confirmed long-rumored plans of a @southdalecenter reinvention designed to draw “more than 20 of the most respected names in luxury and aspirational retail” to the Edina property by early 2025. tcbmag.com/southdale-center-…

Southdale Center Reveals Plans For Luxury Retail

Simon Property Group plans a reinvention designed to draw more than 20 luxury and aspirational retailers to the Edina property by early 2025.

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"Every day we don’t get this right we impact the health, lives, and wellness of others." Highlights from yesterday's panel discussion with diversity chiefs at @HennepinHC, @BestBuy, and @GeneralMills. tcbmag.com/why-dei-has-becom…

Why DEI Has Become a Business Imperative

DEI work has moved from a “nice-to-have” corporate function into an urgent matter for organizations large and small, TCB panelists say.

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"Real leaders are driving more than financial results," writes TCB editor-in-chief @AliShops in her June/July column. tcbmag.com/the-power-of-conn…

The Power of Connections

Real leaders are driving more than financial results, writes Twin Cities Business editor-in-chief Allison Kaplan

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Thank you @AliShops for sharing about the return of the Angel Tax Credit! 🎉 tcbmag.com/mn-startups-appla… via @tcbmag

MN Startups Applaud Return of Angel Tax Credit

Minnesota approves $5 million for qualified investments in 2023 and 2024 with half going to minority and women owned businesses.

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A new By All Means podcast episode for that weekend ride to the cabin: @BriaHammel on scaling her national interior design business and building retail home brand Brooke & Lou. tcbmag.com/podcast/bria-hamm…

Bria Hammel

She built a national interior design firm and and used insights from that work to create a growing retail furnishings business, Brooke & Lou.

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Check out the latest ‘By All Means’ podcast with @AliShops to hear the story behind our portfolio company @Omniafishing- podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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.@MplsDowntown is focusing programming efforts on what has become the new in-person work week in a hybrid world: Tuesday through Thursday. That will include free parking at the Plaza Ramp on Twelfth Street on Thursdays. tcbmag.com/summer-in-downtow…

Summer in Downtown Minneapolis: 1,800 Events...and More Workers?

Minneapolis Downtown Council announces robust summer calendar. SPS Commerce among downtown employers implementing more office hours.

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Congrats to our 2023 Community Impact Award winners, and thanks to the Metropolitan Ballroom for hosting us last night. Meet the winners here: tcbmag.com/2023-community-im…
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Morning commute: @NoorKids co-founder @aminaaser on turning a passion project into a successful startup...and working in a treehouse. Listen to Episode 113 of By All Means podcast. tcbmag.com/podcast/amin-aase…

Amin Aaser

On a mission to teach character and Muslim faith, the co-founder of Noor Kids turned his passion project into a career. Now his educational platform is on the verge of a breakthrough with video...

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Some call it determination; others just think he's nuts. Coach turned business owner David Swan went through 300 iterations of his golf training aid before declaring @PurGolftraining ready for retail. Ep. 111 of By All Means podcast. tcbmag.com/podcast/david-swa…

David Swan

Former basketball coach David Swan tries to save his golf game by inventing the PUR Golf training aid new to market this year.

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