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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. During World War II the demands of war industries caused millions more Americans to move to where most defense plants located. Applicants were told that ERA was doing electronics work for government and industry. Minneapolis/St. A year later, 420.

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It's time for lean philanthropy: a case study

Startup Lessons Learned

Lines at food pantries were hundreds of cars and hours long, as the food security system struggled to keep up with unprecedented demand. Some food banks saw demand 3-4x normal, just as their volunteer base shrunk due to worries about COVID-19 infection. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Cars line up at a drive-thru food pantry.

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5 Things to Consider When Opening a Car Dealership

Up and Running

For example, despite great demand in many of these states, business conditions are not necessarily always optimal or easy (among other factors, you need to consider GDP growth, annual payroll expenses, and crime rate). These states are Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, and New York.

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15 Famous Companies That Started As Something Much Different

YoungUpstarts

All businesses begin with a specific idea in mind, and although some stick to exactly what they started with, it’s much more common to find that a business has grown and evolved over time to keep up with changes in supply, demand, and even resource availability. The last of the textile operations were shut down in 1985.

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How To Improve Customer Service? Hiring Is Just The Start.

YoungUpstarts

by Micah Solomon , author of “ High-Tech, High-Touch Customer Service: Inspire Timeless Loyalty in the Demanding New World of Social Commerce “ If you want to improve customer service to the point that it becomes a competitive advantage, you have to hire great employees. Isn’t that true customer service?

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CEO Friday: Why we don’t hire.NET programmers

blog.expensify.com

It was just the command shell that demanded backward slashes. There’s so much demand out there for programmers/engineers, that good programmers can choose what they work on and in what language. If you asked me why, I would throw the ball back in your court and demand you ask my former employer why. I live in Minnesota.

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