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Hire Veterans to Meet Your Workforce Needs
Listen to Jay Caldwell from WJON, Gail Cruikshank, GSDC Talent Director, and Meghan Murphy, HR...
Shines Stories: Back Shed Brewing
Waite Park is home to the newest brewery in town, Back Shed Brewing! They opened in August of...
Small Town Charm, Big Opportunities
The City of Sartell Embraces What Makes Central Minnesota Special Many people might not be...
Shines Stories: TEDxStCloud
On the evening of Thursday, October 14th, hundreds of friends, family, and neighbors in Central...
Shines Stories: The Pickled Loon
The Pickled Loon in downtown St. Cloud opened in December 2013. Rhiannon, Michael, Mike, and...
Shines Stories: Demuth Spinal Care & Concussion Center
Dr. Amanthi Demuth grew up in Colombo, Sri Lanka. At just 17 years old, she came to the United...
PCI – Preferred Community Impact
St. Cloud-Based Preferred Credit, Inc. (PCI) on Being Part of Central Minnesota Preferred...
Shines Stories: Metro Citizens Police Academy
More than 15 years ago, area police chiefs saw a need for transparency to the public to learn...
Shines Stories: A&G Corn Maize
Sure, this time of year means all-things-pumpkin… but don’t forget that we’re in the midwest,...
BerganKDV – The Midwest Way
BerganKDV bills itself as more than finance. More than tech. More than wealth management. It’s...
Coborn’s + GSDC 10(0) Celebration
On Thursday, August 26th, we gathered with our investors and partners for a joint celebration,...
Shines Stories: Adventure Coffee
Adventure: noun \ ad·ven·ture | \ əd-ˈven-chər \ an exciting or remarkable experience. I...
Partners in Growth
Driven by the mission “to create value for all stakeholders,” Granite Partners’ commitment to...
Shines Stories: Nine Yards
Teacher by day, and small business owner by… weekend. That’s the name of the game for Central...
Known for Stone
How Park Industries® Stays on the Cutting Edge St. Cloud is known as the Granite City—and much...
Shines Stories: Central MN Farmers’ Markets
Minnesota summers are great for many things - lakes, trails, beautiful sunsets and sunrises,...
Shines Stories: Art in Motion
Gregory Konsor was born and raised in Holdingford, MN. In 2020, after working 30 years in the...
Shines Stories: Brayden’s PAWfect Treats
Meet Brayden! He is 8 years old and loves animals, helping people, meeting new people, singing,...
Formula for Success
St. Cloud-Based Microbiologics is a Unique Manufacturing Company Central Minnesota is home to a...
Shines Stories: Upper Deck Bar & Grill
Midwesterners are known for creative pickle recipes - whether it’s adding them to beer, rolling...
Shines Stories: Rustic River Gear
Central Canvas Manufacturing Inc. has been around for more than 30 years. Over the years they...
Shines Stories: Wags on Wheels
Five years ago at this time, Raylene Johnson was a cosmetologist but had her sights set on dog...
In It for the Long Haul: ATS
Anderson Trucking Service was built on collaboration right here in the greater St. Cloud area....
Shines Stories: Pineview Park BMX
Mark & Cheryl Post with Gil Umerski started Pineview Park BMX park more than 20 years ago,...
Shines Stories: Brother’s United
Jarrod Hall first came to Central Minnesota in 1992, to play football at St. Cloud State...
Shines Stories: Milk & Honey Ciders
In the quiet, rolling hills of St. Joseph, you’ll find Milk & Honey Ciders nestled just...
Viking Coke + Community
There are 64 independent Coke bottlers in the U.S. Six of those are in Minnesota and Viking...
Mythbusting Manufacturing Misconceptions
Listen to Jay Caldwell from WJON and Gail Cruikshank, GSDC Talent Director, talk about and...
Shines Stories: New Heritage Feed Co.
Sandy Hansen-Wolff’s passion for all-natural alternatives to traditional medications began...
Shines Stories: Kensington Bank
If you’ve been downtown St. Cloud, you may have noticed the beautiful, historical building on...
Shines Stories: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Kim & Yuli
In March we shared the story of Yuli, a young entrepreneur; we talked about her business...
CentraCare Shines
In a 12-part series, we’re shining a light on the corporate sponsors who make St. Cloud Shines...
Shines Stories: Arctic Cat St. Cloud
Did you know that many of the engines that power Arctic Cat snowmobiles, side-by-sides, at ATVs...
Shines Stories: Yuli’s Happy Shop
As we’ve seen throughout the month of March, inspiration from strong, smart women can come from...
Shines Stories: Crushing Cabin Fever
Brian Mozey is a prep sportswriter for the St. Cloud Times. What does that mean? He covers...
Shines Stories: Krewe Restaurant
“We want to bring to life the heritage of New Orleans right here in downtown St. Joe. Combining...
Shines Stories: Daisy a Day Floral & Gift
Daisy A Day Floral and Gift started June 1992 in Sartell. Tom and Renee Omann purchased a...
Shines Stories: Central MN Habitat for Humanity
A common misperception of Central MN Habitat for Humanity (CMHFH) is that they “give away”...
Shines Story: Ms. Melinda’s Dance Studio
5, 6, 7, 8 ... If you’ve had experience with dance, you know what that means - the fun is about...
Shines Story: Eternal Rainbows
Prisms are used both literally and figuratively to show how to direct and disperse a beam of...
Shines Story: St. Cloud Music Academy
“I grew up on a small farm just out of the Foley area. From a very young age, I was exposed to...
Tips to Prepare for Your First Job After College
Though the school year has come to an end, it may mean the beginning of an exciting new career for many recent grads. Keep these things in mind.
Veterans — A Key Resource For Top Talent
The Greater Saint Cloud area has a large population of veterans living among us and it's...
Resume grabs attention of an employer – YOU seal the deal!
Endless hours of toil, the struggle and intense focus, attention to every detail, tweaks and...
What Are You Doing to Keep Relevant in Today’s Work Environment?
When you're back out on the job hunt – or looking to be – you may find yourself a little lost. It’s easier to get that competitive edge back than you may think.
Human Resources – your Strategic Partner
“Historically, many within the HR profession have lamented the lack of respect and...
Take these things off your resume ASAP!
Along with your cover letter, your resume is going to serve as your first impression, so there...
Help Your Community and Yourself Through Volunteer Work
It's challenging to fit one more thing into a busy life, but volunteering can help you reach out to the community, learn new skills – even advance your career!
Invest in Conversation with Aging Workforce – securing their contribution is key
Retiring baby boomers are exiting the workforce at a faster clip than the younger generations...
Re-entering the Workforce – overcoming employment gap challenges
Coming back into the workforce after being jobless for quite some time can be a difficult task...
Networking 101: Learning to Communicate Effectively
Networking = Conversation Networking is simply the exchange of information and ideas among...
Find A Job: 10 Steps for First Time Job Seekers
Looking for a new career for the first time? Has it been a long time since you were on the market for a new job? Check out this list of steps for tips.
Understanding Transferable Career Skills
When it comes time to make a career change, many people feel anxious and nervous. Instead of...
Separate yourself from the competition with these 10 Interviewing tips!
No matter where you are in your career, composing a strong resume is vital to improving your...
Tips to Diversify the Workplace
In order to meet the needs of Saint Cloud’s changing demographics, it has become critical for...
Helpful Tips for Following Up with Job Applications
Following up on Job Applications The most dreadful step in the job hunt process is the...
Questions You Should Ask in a Job Interview
So you have finally reached the end of the interview. You have handed in your resume and...