Connect Business

Southern Minnesota's premier magazine about local businesses and the people who own them

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Featured in our May-June ag issue are Co-CEOs Sheryl Meshke and Donn DeVelder of AMPI, Farmamerica - The Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center, Aqualogical Resources. Hot Startz include Blue Skye Mercantile, Data Noir and VÄXA... https://t.co/QRheN8G7y7

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A century ago, yes 100 years ago, it was a group of businessmen that had the foresight to recognize what a golf club could mean to the city of Mankato. The earnestness of the Mankato Golf Club's early history... https://t.co/Ry9Wbu9XWN

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"You know those cute little honey bear containers you see on store shelves…that‘s us! Sailor Plastics is a manufacturer of bottle products for the food industry," says owner Lorin Krueger. "We really thrive on the... https://t.co/eXOpeqtkn5

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New Ulm's Garden Secrets offers professional gardening services for residential and commercial properties, with virtual 3D design, routine maintenance, installation, containers and seasonal décor packages. “It’s been great so... https://t.co/cPOYctVVhT

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“There is nothing within in an hour radius of Fairmont that deals in used video games from every generation,” says John Duderstadt Jr. “I always felt it was a small void in town, there are no more rental stores, so typically in this area... https://t.co/WyFfMOE0ek

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From our in-depth 2008 interview with Jonathan Zierdt: "With me, what you see is what you get. I love life and people, love what I do, and feel like I’m here for a reason. I’m full of energy. Some people after first meeting me... https://t.co/MRzgWGtwKu

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Read about the history of Connect Business Magazine, now celebrating its 25th year of publication. “Many area businesses operate in relative obscurity,” founder Jeff Irish writes in the first column... https://t.co/uto9GpojsL

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"That idea of helping others over a cup of coffee is so homey and nice. We do enjoy our coffee and it gets the energy going,” smiles Yvonne Cariveau, Director, Minnesota State University, Mankato College of... https://t.co/w9QYDapee3

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“The Boys & Girls Club of Mankato is currently serving K-8 grades, and while we do not have geographic limitations, our members are from Mankato and North Mankato. We currently have over 100 members enrolled with about... https://t.co/yQ62PHiByu

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Today marks the 25th Anniversary of Connect Business Magazine and the release of our latest issue. What started as a simple idea to connect the businesses and vendors of the region has grown and evolved into what the magazine... https://t.co/LFspkD9oE7

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“Behave toward everyone as if receiving a guest.” Relying on that Chinese proverb helped owner Wu Lin turn Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi around. “We try to greet everyone and listen to what they want from our restaurant,” he... https://t.co/yKGN4epIVR

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"I like to empower and inspire others to be the best they can be," says MinnStar Bank Vice President Betty Ouren. "I do this by giving confidence and encouragement, guiding but not dictating. I’m willing to allow the person to make... https://t.co/IioQgdr9Tz

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“There’s more competition now than ever,” says Brian Stark, owner of screen printing and embroidery business B.Stark&Co. “I think that’s probably true of just about every business. There’s more of everything in this world... With all... https://t.co/vuch0QvJYx

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"It was a vision that God laid on my heart," says Renae Groskreutz, owner of JR's Barn in Waseca county. “For the barn to be a place for laughter and for memories to be made. That is when we decided to revamp not only the barn but the... https://t.co/M7j1ougPOa

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“There is really no other way to describe it other than having this creative beast inside of me that I needed to get out," says owner Mari Harries. “I needed to open River City Eatery, or I thought I would... https://t.co/onJm916Tat

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“We have a passion for providing an outstanding experience for our clients each and every time they enter the store,” says Maria Person, Vice President of Exclusively Diamonds. “Customers can look forward to a more luxurious... https://t.co/iTyuHAaFnt

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“I’ve been in the baking industry for 30 years, starting in my father’s shops, then at Hy-Vee and Friesen’s, and finally now my own shop: 2 Pins Bakery, by Tony Friesen.”

“We have many daily items, but special orders are my... https://t.co/mpZCdLL8Ko

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“Waterville is a terrific community to own a business in,” explains LCS Precision Molding owner Reed Hart. “Many of our employees live in Waterville or in one of the other communities nearby, and we’re proud of the fact... https://t.co/ooJDpHhuD2

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Watch the season finale of Connect TV! Learn about culinary voyager Wu Lin, owner of Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi, who has made Mankato his home by way of China, Japan, Boston and New York City. We also meet Kathy... https://t.co/06JRdWVVOY