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Jodi’s Journal: The quiet threat of the ‘laptop class’

This Labor Day, how businesses are adapting to the “laptop class” — but what other implications it might have for the broader workforce.

3 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Step up for the entrepreneur-pioneers

On two ends of downtown, two business owners are bringing retail to under-served neighborhoods. It’s up to us to support them and others like them.

3 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Viaduct opportunity calls for strong vision

“We shouldn’t talk about downtown planning or development as a community without addressing the six-lane, aging elephant in the room.”

3 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Downtown 2035’s Goldilocks goal

You’ll have a chance to weigh in the draft Downtown 2035 plan this week. Jodi’s first takeaway: “Somehow, it manages to think both too big and not big enough.”

3 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Get ready for Generation Alpha

Move over, Gen Z, and make way for Generation Alpha. What to know about the youngest generation of consumers — and soon, workers.

3 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Behind the red, white and blue

There’s a simple story behind this eye-catching downtown flag — but a bigger message to consider behind it.

3 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: In addressing homelessness, lessons from the other ‘SF’

In addressing homelessness, Sioux Falls can take a cautionary lesson from another SF — as San Francisco addresses a major challenge.

3 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Call it winning at retirement

Congratulations to the leader known as Dr. K — now nationally honored for his efforts to expand access to medical care.

3 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: In Marian Sullivan, accomplished business owner met humble humanitarian

Remembering Marian Sullivan — a national leader in the gift industry whose own giving formed her legacy.

3 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Award-winning server builds career with loyal customers

Meet the server with a record-setting number of nominations for the visitor industry’s First Impressions Award.

3 years ago

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