Business

FUNdraising Good Times: Mission, vision and plan

Monday, 28 January 2013 16:56 Mel and Pearl Shaw

Successful fundraising begins long before a fundraising plan is ever created. It starts with your organization's vision and mission. These two items are at the core of non-profit operations. It is the vision and mission that drive your strategic direction and goals. And it is the strategic direction that influences fundraising and the use of funds.

Cub Foods: Fueling social and economic well-being

Sunday, 20 January 2013 23:47  Shaina Brassard, West Broadway Coalition

West Broadway Cub Foods' involvement in the North Minneapolis community cannot be overstated. Since filling the vacancy left by Target in 2005, Cub Foods has been not only a grocery store run for and by the people it serves, but has also been instrumental in the community's social and economic wellbeing. Over 80 percent of its 120 person workforce hail from the Northside, creating a vibrant and communal workforce that is beneficial to both patrons and employees.

DEED names Cynthia L. Bauerly as new Deputy Commissioner of Workforce Development

Sunday, 20 January 2013 23:19

The Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Katie Clark Sieben announced the appointment of Cynthia L. Bauerly as Deputy Commissioner of Workforce Development. Bauerly returns to Minnesota after serving in key leadership and management roles in Washington, D.C., most recently as a Commissioner of the Federal Election Commission and serving as Chair of the agency in 2011.

BBB advises extreme caution, fake tech support calls can leave you in the lurch

Saturday, 19 January 2013 17:48 Better Business Bureau

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is noting an uptick in reports of the "Tech Support" scam. Consumers have contacted the BBB in recent days reporting phone calls from people identifying themselves as computer technicians and telling potential victims they're calling because they've noted issues with their home – or business – computers. The BBB is urging people not to be fooled by these calls, as they are not legitimate and are designed to either solicit credit card numbers or gain remote access to computers, which could lead to personal or financial information being compromised.

Making stakeholder investment dollars count in 2013 

Friday, 11 January 2013 16:41 Scott Gray, President/CEO

Nationally, the economy is going through a fundamental restructuring, and the non-profit sector is certainly being affected by these changes as well. In recent years, boundaries between public (government), private (business), and social (non-profit) sectors have become blurred as more commonly there is an apparent blending of social, human development, economic and environmental aims with business approaches.

Decrease 2012 tax liability

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 11:36

Despite an uncertain tax code future, taxpayers can still lower their tax liability. H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) advises on five strategies taxpayers can use in December to lower their 2012 tax bills.

Stay warm with energy efficient windows

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 11:28 BBB

Many consumers strive to winterize their homes and save money through better energy efficiency. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) and the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) advise consumers to balance cost effectiveness with energy efficiency, as more efficient windows, doors and skylights can make a big difference in energy consumption over time.