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Will God save the Elk Run BioBusiness Park project in Minnesota?

Will God save the Elk Run BioBusiness Park project in Minnesota?

December 14, 2010 4:36 pm by | 9 Comments

"There are two things that we know about the universe," Abraham Algadi said. "We can only control the things we can control. The rest, we leave to a higher power." ... Read more
In Minnesota, economic ignorance is an equal-opportunity employer

In Minnesota, economic ignorance is an equal-opportunity employer

August 30, 2010 9:00 am by | 2 Comments

People often lament that Republicans and Democrats can't accomplish anything because they have nothing in common. Nonsense. I think Republicans and Democrats can't accomplish anything because they do have something ... Read more
Republican novice takes on Minnesota House Tax Committee chair

Republican novice takes on Minnesota House Tax Committee chair

July 8, 2010 6:26 pm by | 2 Comments

One of the more intriguing races in Minnesota this fall concerns state District 40B in Bloomington, outside of the Twin Cities. There, Republican newbie Sanu Patel-Zellinger is challenging longtime Democrat ... Read more
10 things you need to know about Minnesota’s angel tax credit

10 things you need to know about Minnesota’s angel tax credit

May 24, 2010 2:45 pm by | 1 Comments

Battle-weary proponents of Minnesota’s historic $60 million angel tax credit had a simple message for the state’s entrepreneurial community:Now that we passed the darn thing, you better use it!“We’ve passed ... Read more
Angel investment tax credit hits bureaucratic snag

Angel investment tax credit hits bureaucratic snag

May 20, 2010 5:00 pm by | 1 Comments

Investors rejoiced when Minnesota finally passed a five year, $50 million angel tax credit. Only one problem: the state’s largest angel group will be largely shut out.Under a last minute ... Read more
Could Minnesota’s budget fiasco derail angel credit, economic development?

Could Minnesota’s budget fiasco derail angel credit, economic development?

May 7, 2010 3:21 pm by | 1 Comments

Not to sound paranoid … but …Just when you think Minnesota has turned the corner in stimulating high-tech innovation, the nagging pest otherwise known as the budget has once again ... Read more
BIO 2010: Minnesota faces crossroads in its high-tech future

BIO 2010: Minnesota faces crossroads in its high-tech future

May 3, 2010 9:33 am by | 0 Comments

To BIO or not to BIO? That’s the question confronting Minnesota as it ponders its economic future.In some ways, the answer is obvious. The state boasts a lot of expertise ... Read more
Minnesota seeks its own “Third Frontier”

Minnesota seeks its own “Third Frontier”

April 23, 2010 5:22 pm by | 1 Comments

Fresh from passing a landmark angel investor tax credit, Minnesota lawmakers are advancing a bill that would, in time, radically alter high-tech economic development in the state by concentrating authority ... Read more
Angel tax credit reshapes Minnesota’s innovation culture

Angel tax credit reshapes Minnesota’s innovation culture

March 30, 2010 4:34 pm by | 2 Comments

The $50 million angel tax credit passed by the Minnesota legislature Monday will no doubt provide much-needed early stage capital for young start-ups. But the law’s biggest benefit may not ... Read more
Minnesota legislature passes historic angel tax credit

Minnesota legislature passes historic angel tax credit

March 29, 2010 8:10 pm by | 7 Comments

The Minnesota House and Senate Monday overwhelmingly approved a five-year, $50 million tax credit designed to spur early-stage investment in high tech start-ups, including biotechnology and medical devices.Minutes after the ... Read more
Watered-down angel tax credit

Watered-down angel tax credit

March 19, 2010 10:49 am by | 1 Comments

Passing an angel investment tax credit in Minnesota is not important just for the dollar amount but to signal to investors in the Midwest, and indeed the rest of the ... Read more
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March 9, 2010 4:44 pm by | 0 Comments

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Minnesota House Tax Chair and angel credit foe embraces… an angel credit

Minnesota House Tax Chair and angel credit foe embraces… an angel credit

February 4, 2010 6:44 pm by | 3 Comments

Last week, Rep. Ann Lenczewski and House Speaker Margaret Kelliher held a press conference to tout a jobs creation bill. First item on the 26-page bill: a three year, $9 ... Read more
Night Read (Minnesota): Medica offers innovative product; lays off workers

Night Read (Minnesota): Medica offers innovative product; lays off workers

January 27, 2010 8:25 pm by | 0 Comments

Medica Encore is targeted at the pre-retirement boomer generation ages 50 to 64 who lack traditional health coverage through employers or other group sponsors, the company says. ... Read more
Shocker! Angel investment tax credit drive in Minnesota hits snag

Shocker! Angel investment tax credit drive in Minnesota hits snag

January 13, 2010 10:21 pm by | 7 Comments

Rep. Ann Lenczweski, the powerful House Tax Committee chairwoman, has unexpectedly proposed a bill of her own. Instead of awarding tax credits to investors who fund early-stage, high tech start-ups, ... Read more