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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. Costing $250,000 ($3.2 Each ATLAS I cost the NSA $1.3 ATLAS II cost the NSA $2.3 By 1953, 40% of the University of Minnesota electrical engineering graduates – including Cray – were working for ERA. Minneapolis/St.

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Minnesota Office Furniture: How High-Quality Furniture Helps Productivity In The Workplace

YoungUpstarts

Great furniture costs a lot of money, and as such, it can be considered an investment. Once you factor in the cost of the furniture replacement, you will have driven down both profits and cost the company money. It may cost more initially, but it is an investment that stays with the company.

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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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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. Using less packaging and less energy in production helps to reduce production costs and increase revenue. They include: Environmental efforts.

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Driving As A Courier Or Delivery Person

YoungUpstarts

You need to pay out for things such as driving tuition, a Minnesota Permit Practice Test if you live in the Land of 10,000 Lakes for example, and the final test before you can take to the road as a fully qualified driver. Maintenance costs can be high as your vehicle undergoes a lot of wear and tear when you are driving.

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Twitter Link Roundup #151 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

crowdSPRING Blog

26 Cost Effective Brochures And Catalog Design | Grafix Designs – [link]. Chinese labor costs = only $6.50 wholesale cost of an iPhone 3G exported by China – [link]. Minnesota bans Coursera: State takes bold stand against free education – [link]. 20 Must Have Typography Fonts for Download – [link].