October 2010/FEATURES

Albert Tharin was riding high until the stock market crashed and his world fell apart. And just when it seemed like he couldn’t get any lower, he wandered into the dingy old bar that changed everything.
By: Dan Haugen
Albert Tharin’s world was tumbling out of control. One moment, the Florida native was driving down a leafy suburban avenue. The next, his white Ford Explorer was violently rolling side-over-side around him. The crunch of...
The BrandLab is sowing seeds in high schools that innovative business classes often forget.
By: Drew Wood
The television’s blaring; my mom’s watching Wheel of Fortune, screaming letters of the alphabet in an unsystematic order. I hear a noise coming from my brother’s bedroom. He’s either absorbed playing video games or...
 

Contents

Technology

What began as an engineering school senior project that no one—even professors—thought was possible, now stands to revolutionize the way unmanned aerial vehicles are used.
Minnesota has a well-established ethanol industry, but is it ready for a change in how we make it?

Communications

Ready to start managing your reputation online? Start with some simple listening.

Bottom Line

A look at the key business provisions effective now.
Although it’s more commonly the reverse, creditors can use bankruptcy to protect themselves from individuals and entities. Here’s how.
When it comes to attracting businesses and jobs, corporate relocation firm Ecodev believes Minnesota can do better.

Family Business

Sears Imported Autos has kept its roots alive for decades, proving that unparalleled customer service and a small-business mentality are the keys to unmatched sales and rapid growth.

Leadership

CRAVE Minneapolis/St. Paul is using stylish guidebooks, networking parties, lifestyle events, social media and a whole lot more to help women create the connections they crave, and to herald the importance of women supporting women-owned businesses in the Twin Cities.

Features

Albert Tharin was riding high until the stock market crashed and his world fell apart. And just when it seemed like he couldn’t get any lower, he wandered into the dingy old bar that changed everything.
The BrandLab is sowing seeds in high schools that innovative business classes often forget.

Intellectual Property

Is it possible to patent the intangible? And if so, how can it be tested?

After 5

Male or female, looking good shouldn’t have to be a full-time job.