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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. Applicants were told that ERA was doing electronics work for government and industry. Costing $250,000 ($3.2 Each ATLAS I cost the NSA $1.3 ATLAS II cost the NSA $2.3 And by 1966 they had been delivering computers for 16 years.

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What Is the Difference Between Business Ethics and Social Responsibility?

Board Effect

Consultants Doug Wallace and John Pekel from the Twin Cities in Minnesota say that business ethics are critical in times of fundamental change such as we are in now. Corporate social responsibility is connected to what today’s companies call ESG—environmental, social, and governance. They include: Environmental efforts.

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Are You Using Data to Drive Your Nonprofit’s Success and Growth? 

Board Effect

Understanding the target audience: Nonprofits range in size and scope, from the Jugaad Leadership Program that offers leadership development to people of color in Central Minnesota, to Feeding America ’s national scope. Data can paint a picture of any size or scope of audience. But data can also be overwhelming and therefore hard to use.

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Investing In Rural Startups: Green Card Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs)

The Startup Magazine

Is the USCIS saying you can invest in a project that’s $72,000 more than the average cost of a home and receive a permanent green card for it? Hawaii, California, Florida, Texas, Washington, and Minnesota place specific areas under the TEA designation. The TEA (targeted employment area) investment likely caught your eye.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

online.wsj.com

Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. Firms Miss Out on Jobs Push A new federal program that lets states give companies financial incentives for hiring jobless people hasnt gained traction, illustrating the complications of government attempts to tackle unemployment.

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5 Things to Consider When Opening a Car Dealership

Up and Running

Average yearly sales, the costs associated with opening the dealership, as well as average payroll costs and weekly employee salaries in your area, are all factors that you need to consider. To make a rough calculation of your startup costs, try the SBA’s startup costs spreadsheet. Licensing requirements.

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Naming Your Business: Process and Pitfalls

The Startup Magazine

This is why Minnesota Manufacturing and Mining became 3M in 2002 and why Kentucky Fried Chicken adopted KFC in 1991. Not every business name needs to be trademarked, as long as your state government gives you the go-ahead and you aren’t infringing on anyone else’s trade name,” Entrepreneur says. Avoid geographic words.

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