That Lars Email (TLE) - chapter 4

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PROPS

(Please send along career updates/news/celebrations/props/shout outs/snaps for yourself or colleagues for future issues!!)

Lee Friedman recently joined YWCA Minneapolis as Chief Financial and Operating Officer

Julie Cohen named Development Director at the The Loft Literary Center

To the 2024 "40 under 40" named by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) ->?https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2024/01/26/mspbj-2024-40-under-40-honorees-full-list.html

Damon Shoholm to lead 2024 DEI Collaborative cohort program of St. Paul Area Chamber ->?https://www.stpaulchamber.com/dei-collaborative.html

Julie Tesch named chair of Minnesota FFA Foundation board of trustees

Luis Moreno profiled in Star Tribune story about emotional intelligence ->?https://www.startribune.com/untitled/600339293/

Beth McMullen promoted to Vice President, Advocacy for Alzheimer's Association? national organization. Details -> https://alzimpact.org/Beth-McMullen

Milo Mumgaard named new Executive Director of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid?

Laura Cederberg promoted to Head of Weber Shandwick Minneapolis?

Susan Bass Roberts promoted to president of the Pohlad Family Foundation

Kate Cimino named Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives at UC-Boulder School of Music

Michelle Maryns on joining Women's Foundation of Minnesota as VP of Communications

To the 2024 "MNDOT Name a Snowplow" contest winners ->?https://www.dot.state.mn.us/nameasnowplow/

AMPLIFY

(Have an upcoming event in Minnesota that you want to help amplify? Pass it along!!)

Constellation Lab (CoLab) of The Constellation Fund hosting online "Impact Forum" on Feb 7th ->?https://impactforum2024.splashthat.com/ MN Nonprofit Executive Leaders Summit -> https://www.mnnonprofitexecs.org/events/mn-nonprofit-executive-leaders-summit

Majority in the Middle is hosting "Silly Question Saturday" at the capitol on February 3. Free event, but pre-registration is required. Information and RSVP here: www.majoritymiddle.com/events

Alzheimer's Association of MN/ND Advocacy Day at the Capitol March 21st ->?https://act.alz.org/site/SPageServer/?NONCE_TOKEN=A0A7D122BC5079D3EFC80563FB63551D&pagename=advocacy_action&scid=1752

NACD MN (National Association of Corporate Directors - MN) - CEO Forum with Dana Erickson, Pam Moret and Barbara Butts Williams on Feb 21st ->?https://minnesota.nacdonline.org/Events/Detail/index.cfm?ItemNumber=75431

MN Technology Association seeks nominees for ACE Leadership Program ->?https://mntech.org/talent/ace-leadership/

CELEBRATE

(Have some news that made your day or inspired you? Please pass it along!)

After 43 years’ delivering corporate training worldwide, Dashe & Thomson, Inc., is now part of ttcInnovations, Carlsbad, CA, as the division DASHE. https://ttcinnovations.com/innovative-talent-expansion-ttcinnovations-acquires-dashe-thomson-to-enrich-client-offerings/

The launch of Press Forward Minnesota - https://www.mcknight.org/news-ideas/press-forward-minnesota-effort-launches-strengthen-local-news/

North Dakota wins up to $160 million in federal funding to support innovation, jobs, and economic growth in agriculture technology (AgTech) Winning team led by North Dakota State University (NDSU), North Dakota Tribal College System, Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber Foundation, and Grand Farm -> (via Greg Tehven )?

https://www.emergingprairie.com/north-dakota-wins-up-to-160-million-in-federal-funding-to-support-innovation-jobs-and-economic-growth-in-agriculture-technology-agtech/

Graves Foundation has launched a new podcast, "Ready: Leaders to Know with Bill Graves " ->?https://www.jdgravesfoundation.org/ready-podcast

GroundBreak Coalition profiled in Star Tribune ->?https://www.startribune.com/ramstad-why-minnesotas-biggest-development-initiative-starts-with-black-home-ownership/600339024/

MPR shares story of Cathy Heying and The Lift Garage ->?https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/01/23/a-social-worker-noticed-clients-struggling-to-pay-for-car-repair-so-she-became-a-mechanic

Target and Cargill each pledge $10M to fight hunger in MN with 2nd Harvest Heartland ->?https://www.startribune.com/target-cargill-pledge-10-million-each-to-second-harvest-heartlands-new-plan-to-cut-hunger-in-minnesota/600339447/

MN makes historic $25M investment to market state to new residents and tourists ->?https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-funnels-historic-25m-to-boost-marketing-the-state-to-tourists-new-residents/600339349/

The StarTribune plans for growth in 2024 ->?https://www.startribune.com/in-2024-star-tribune-has-big-plans-for-breaking-news-expanded-statewide-coverage/600332867/

SHARE

(Have an article, job posting, or content that you found insightful, valuable, inspiring, thought provoking or perspective setting? Pass it along!!)

Aaron Brown writes on the need for more trust in our community ->?https://minnesotabrown.com/2024/01/in-nobody-we-trust.html

The American Brain Foundation is hiring a Grants and Research Program Manager - https://www.americanbrainfoundation.org/careers/

J. Forrest writes on Joe Mauer and his call to MLB's Hall of Fame in Cooperstown

https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/from-cretin-cooperstown-heroic-journey-perfect-moment-j-forrest-orudc%3FtrackingId=j6eYmvanNH1tq8Z%252Bw3SwXA%253D%253D/?trackingId=j6eYmvanNH1tq8Z%2Bw3SwXA%3D%3D

Citizens League seeks nominations for "Civic Changemaker" recognition ->?https://citizensleague.org/nominate-a-civic-changemaker/

The Prouty Project is recruiting participants for its 2024 iwill leadership cohort ->?https://proutyproject.com/prouty-iwill-2024

Explore Minnesota seeks nominees for "Explore Minnesota for Business Council" ->?https://mn.gov/tourism-industry/explore-minnesota-for-business/business-council.jsp

VocalEssence seeks new Executive Director

https://www.ballingerleafblad.com/s/VocalEssence-Executive-Director-PositionProfile-FINAL-7weg.pdf

LatinoLead seeks Director of Leadership Development ->?https://www.latinoleadmn.org/post/director-of-leadership-development

Bill Gates shares his "8 Best Books of All Time" ->?https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/bill-gates-all-time-best-books.html

Track 2024 MN legislative retirement announcements here ->?https://www.lrl.mn.gov/history/retire

Wishing you and yours a great start to the week and to February!!?

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Onwards and upwards,

Lars

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