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The Secret History of Minnesota Part 1: Engineering Research Associates

Steve Blank

Meanwhile the biggest and fastest scientific computer companies were in Minnesota. When the Navy added their own staff from the Dayton Laboratory the ERA facility was designated a Naval Reserve Base and armed guards were posted at the entrance. ERAs systems were designed to solve problems defined by their Navy code-breaking customer.

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What Is a 501(c)(3) Organization, and What Are The Different Types?

Board Effect

There Are Three Main Types of 501(c)(3)s The IRS designates three main types of 501(c)(3) organizations that may be allowed to operate under the 501(c)(3) form. Restrictions for 501(c)(3) Organizations The restrictions for 501(c)(3) organizations are designed so nonprofits will focus their efforts on charitable causes.

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15 Strategic Questions for Volunteer Boards to Ask

Board Effect

National and global changes are currently challenging nonprofit and community organization boards to revisit the ways they: Manage risks Demonstrate transparency Engage in succession planning Bolster security We’ll explore each of these topics more fully to guide your board as it strives for a meaningful strategic plan. Curious to learn more?

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Startup Feature: Security Expert Jay Hart talks Community Safety App MCALERT

The Startup Magazine

Jay Hart , a retired 30-year veteran of the Florida police force, has spent the last decade helping communities push information to residents with his public safety focused MCALERT app. The app is a useful tool for connecting communities with important information quickly during emergency situations and community-wide events.

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What Is the Difference Between Business Ethics and Social Responsibility?

Board Effect

In a business sense, corporate leaders must follow the right behavior to benefit the good of everyone including the shareholders, stakeholders, employees, customers, and the community. Social responsibility refers to businesses doing what they can to benefit their communities. Defining Social Responsibility.

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Retail Reimagined: 9 Trends for the Future of Physical Retail

ConversionXL

Small retailers are the bedrock of our communities, and consumers will still choose to shop retail when the experience is worth it. Before the pandemic hit, Minnesota brand TC Running had two brick-and-mortar stores and zero ecommerce presence. A community connection, and as Troy Burch puts it, a much needed reminder of their WHY.

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12 Questions: Meet Connie Carlson (USA)

crowdSPRING Blog

In our 12 Questions blog series, we feature interviews with someone from the crowdSPRING community. For these interviews, we pick people who add value to our community – in the blog, in the forums, in the projects. Plainly – activities that make crowdSPRING a better community. Connie lives and works in Northern Minnesota.