Tag: Minnesota Business

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Anchor Roofing & Exteriors, a locally owned roofing and exterior contractor serving the Twin Cities since 2002, today announced it has reached 100 five-star Google reviews. The milestone reflects the company's strong community relationships and long-standing commitment to reliable, year-round service in Minnesota.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Door Engineering is proud to announce the launch of the FF70 Hurricane Door, a revolutionary four-fold door system engineered specifically for the most demanding environments. Designed and rigorously tested to meet the stringent requirements of the Florida Building Code, the FF70 is approved for High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) up to 65 pounds per square foot (psf), accommodating sizes up to 16-foot x 16-foot.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Direct mail is proving its staying power, according to new industry research commissioned by Franklin Madison Direct and conducted by Circlebox. The 2025 Direct Mail Marketing Benchmark Report shows 67% of marketers saw improved direct mail performance over the past 12 months - the highest lift among all direct marketing channels, including email and social media.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- SeQuel Response, a leader in direct mail and targeted customer acquisition strategies for over 16 years, is excited to announce its rebrand to Franklin Madison Direct. Acquired by Franklin Madison in 2022, this brand alignment marks the final integration step of SeQuel and Franklin Madison, bringing together decades of direct marketing experience and expertise.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Today, the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) issued its annual Call for Funding Request from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Approximately $150 million will be available for both metro and statewide grants to aid Minnesota habitat restoration, protection and enhancement.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- New industry research commissioned by SeQuel Response and conducted by ISG Research shows 61% of marketers have increased direct mail investments in the last year, up 12% from 2023 data. The 2024 Direct Mail Marketing Benchmark Report provides an analysis of the current direct mail marketing landscape.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Imagine IT, a leading provider of managed IT services in Minnesota, Kansas, and Michigan, today announced the launch of its redesigned website, featuring an all-new design and the adoption of a new, streamlined URL: IMIT.com. The updated website and brand identity reflect the company's commitment to delivering innovative IT solutions.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) last week issued its annual Call for Funding Request from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Approximately $150 million will be available for both metro and statewide grants to aid Minnesota habitat restoration, protection and enhancement.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Stack Sports, the largest and fastest-growing global provider of sports technology, announced today that it has extended its partnership with The Minnesota Youth Soccer Association, Inc. (MYSA), which will leverage the Sports Connect platform for its state and member club management for another five-year span.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- New industry research commissioned by SeQuel Response and conducted by ISG Research shows 89% of marketers have increased or maintained direct mail investments in the last year, up 3% from 2022 data. The 2023 Direct Mail Marketing Benchmark Report provides an analysis of the current direct mail marketing landscape.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Inc. revealed today that TechGen ranks No. 4492 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment-its independent, entrepreneurial businesses.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- TechGen Consulting, Inc. has been named as one of the world's premier managed service providers in the prestigious Channel Futures 2023 MSP 501 rankings. Channel Futures is pleased to name TechGen Consulting, Inc. to the 2023 MSP 501.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Today, the NGPA proudly announces the opening of their most generous scholarship offering in the organization's history. This year NGPA celebrates a momentous milestone: 25 years of scholarships. NGPA is offering over $500,000 in scholarship dollars to their membership this year!

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The 17-year old musical artist Isaias Aguilar from Minnesota, known as Iseny, has a clear vision for the future of his love for music as he chases his dream to build his record label Icy Musicc Entertainment.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) Saturday issued its annual Call for Funding Request from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Approximately $140 million will be available for both metro and statewide grants to aid Minnesota habitat restoration, protection and enhancement.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The NGPA strongly condemns Sen. Cruz's transphobic statement. Safety of flight is threatened by statements like Sen. Cruz'. NGPA recognizes that inclusivity and CRM are fundamental safety of flight issues. When pilots and aviation professionals across disciplines are unable to bring their whole selves to work, CRM breaks down, and so does safety.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Board of Directors for NGPA, the worldwide LGBTQ+ aviation community, following a comprehensive, year-long process involving member and volunteer feedback, strategic planning and a thorough search and interview schedule, has selected Justin Ellixson-Andrews as the next executive leader of the Association. Justin will begin his service as Executive Director of NGPA starting on February 8, 2023.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Pre-College Development Academy (PCDA), the first network of post-high school inter-connected soccer academies in the United States, has announced a new multi-year partnership with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, to further advance their mission of bridging the gap between youth soccer and the next level.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Successfully serving customers from the Wayzata suburb for over 2 decades as the go-to center for Paint Protection Film Installation and Window Tinting (automobile, residential, commercial) in the St Paul-Minneapolis area, Bravo Protection Products is looking forward to serving customers from its new service center in Plymouth, Minnesota.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- New industry research commissioned by SeQuel Response and conducted by NAPCO Research, shows 86% of marketers have increased or maintained direct mail use in the last twelve months. The research report is titled, "Direct Mail: Signed, Sealed, and Still Delivering Results."

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Education and awareness are critical to the mission of the NGPA; this is why the NGPA is eager to announce our fourth Aviation Inclusion Summit. This event will take place November 1-3, 2022, in Washington, D.C. This event targets leaders in today's robust aviation industry with aspirations of heightening diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. In addition, it aims to arm attendees with the right tools to foster a safe and welcoming environment for all.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- If you're a comic fanatic, you must agree the artistic illustrations in Manga, are not only enticing but also exciting. This experience is, however, short-lived especially if you can't read the foreign text in the speech bubbles. The good news is, PDNob Inc. has upgraded its flagship translation software; PDNob Manga Translator.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- It's no secret that gap fund and accelerator programs are critical for assessing, funding and developing early-stage technologies and startups, but how are research universities and support programs making it happen? What's working? What's not? The just released Mind the Gap 2022 answers these questions and more. Jacob Johnson, founder, innovosource and the author of the report, supports research institutions, corporate innovation teams and venture investors by bringing it all together in one place.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The IRS Large Business and International (LB&I) Division released an updated Practice Unit for its agents to audit the 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (179D Deduction), ICS Tax, LLC announced today. It confirms that taxpayers can use the ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 rather than newer, more strict standards but also could be an indication that the IRS will have added scrutiny on 179D projects.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- innovosource will host its fifth annual COVERGENCE Summit from Oct. 20-21, 2022, at the University of Utah Rice-Eccles Stadium Club. The event gathers more than 60 university gap fund/accelerator programs (GAP) and potential commercial and investment partners to discuss best practices and review portfolios and investable projects and startups.