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In the 1700s the word entrepreneur entered our vocabulary, meaning adventurer. The meaning has been honed over the centuries and […]
Entrepreneurial Insight
Kat’s Hog Heaven
Donnie Schoenrock In the 1700s the word entrepreneur entered our vocabulary, meaning adventurer. The meaning has been honed over the
New Business, Old Building
Recipe for Entrepreneurial Success In the 1700s the word entrepreneur entered our vocabulary, meaning adventurer. The meaning has been honed
Samantha Breneman, Fox Lake Furniture
Submitted photo In the 1700s the word entrepreneur entered our vocabulary, meaning adventurer. The meaning has been honed over the
Lynette Lusk–Virginia & Co.
By Laura DeKok Ever since she was little, Lynette Lusk had a love for old buildings. She loves the architectural
Wes Gilbert
Photo: Jonathan Smith Wes Gilbert, Mankato Computer Technology Information technology, or IT as it is commonly known, is not what
Shane Nelson, Genesis Construction Group
In the 1700s the word entrepreneur entered our vocabulary, meaning adventurer. While the meaning has been honed over the centuries and is now widely regarded as one who launches and runs a new business. However, entrepreneurs remain adventurers at heart. Taking on great risks based on an idea or expertise one has developed in hopes of making a profit. In this issue, we feature a Lake Crystal entrepreneur whose “adventure” started very early in life.
1 Million Cups Initiative in Mankato
Diversity, equity, inclusion. There is a movement sweeping the nation that relies on these three words to bring entrepreneurs together and to elevate them in their communities. It’s known as 1 Million Cups. Founded in 2012 by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, it’s based on the notion that entrepreneurs – and all business relationships really – develop over a million cups of coffee. Along with a little conversation.
Mari Harries, River City Eatery
Mari Harries describes herself as more of a dreamer. She will tell you, the sheer desire to make her dream a reality pretty much directed every business decision she has had to make. “I’m a dreamer, always have been, almost to a fault,” she says. “River City Eatery is my dream, my heart and my soul, and I’m determined to make River City Eatery a story to tell among the respected stories of the history of downtown Windom.”