Sam Stiele announces ‘We Lean Local’ Platform

HOPKINS, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — Sam Stiele announces “We Lean Local” Platform. A lot of people talk about politics and reflect on what is happening nationally. Local government impacts our lives perhaps more than any other vote we cast. When you think about who is at the helm in local government those are the people planning future city needs.

Sam Stiele recently announced his candidacy for the mayor of Hopkins, MN

HOPKINS, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — Citizens 4 Stiele announced today candidacy of Sam Stiele for mayor of Hopkins. “I didn’t see a mayoral candidate that represented me,” Stiele said in a statement. “We need someone who knows this town inside and out. Hopkins needs a leader who believes that progress is a balancing act, one who offers open communication.”

Vyriad, Inc. Appoints Harry Hoffman to its Board of Directors

ROCHESTER, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — yriad, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing oncolytic virus therapies to treat a wide range of cancers, today announced the appointment of leading life sciences investor Harry Hoffman to the Company’s board of directors.

Travis Mlodzik Elected President of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals

SAVAGE, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — Travis Mlodzik, Central Practice Leader for ICS Tax, LLC has been elected President of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals (ASCSP). Cost Segregation is a tremendously valuable tax planning strategy for real estate investors. The ASCSP provides education, credentialing, and a code of ethics for its members while representing the very best professionals in the cost segregation industry.

New Minnesota-based Staffing Firms Assist Companies to Improve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

SAINT PAUL, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — LAK Technology Inc. recently announced that two of its DBAs, PowerSource Staffing Inc. and Empowers Staffing Inc. are working to fill two distinct niches in the recruiting and staffing industry. They’re not only helping companies to improve their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), but they’re also helping people of color who may have lost work during the COVID crisis to get back to business.

SeQuel Response Announces New Equity Partner

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — SeQuel Response is pleased to announce that its recently promoted President & Chief Strategist, Erik Koenig, is now an official equity partner in the agency. Effective April 1, 2021, Koenig joins founding partners Jay Carroll, Co-Founder & CEO and Tom Rothstein, Co-Founder.

Proposed Legislation Would Make the 45L and 179D Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives More Lucrative

BLAINE, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — The ‘Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now’ (GREEN) Act aims to extend and boost tax incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy. According to Alex Bagne, the President of ICS Tax, LLC, “If passed, the GREEN Act would make both the 45L Energy Efficient Home Credit (45L Credit) and the 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction (179D Deduction) more advantageous while furthering the green missions of these incentives.”

Approximately $100 Million Available for Wildlife Habitat Grants

SAINT PAUL, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) last week issued its annual Call for Funding Request from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Approximately $100 million will be available for both metro and statewide grants to aid Minnesota habitat restoration, preservation and enhancement.

ABEP – Moving The CU Forward

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — The Association for Black Economic Power (ABEP) is reaffirming its commitment to bringing a black owned and operated Credit Union to North Minneapolis.

Bravo Protection Products Uses Latest Technology and Best-in-Class Products for Clear Bra Paint Protection Film and Window Tinting Services

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — Bravo Protection Products is excited to announce that it has now completed more than 11,000 clear bra paint protection film and window tinting jobs. Tommy Prezioso, the owner of Bravo Protection Products, says, “Services such as clear bra paint protection film and window tinting can quickly change the appeal and function of a car, boat, home or business.”

Erik Koenig Promoted to SeQuel Response President

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — SeQuel Response is pleased to announce the promotion of Erik Koenig to President/Chief Strategist. In his new role as President, Koenig will work to further cement SeQuel as the go-to direct response agency for growth-oriented brands; enhancing alignment between the agency’s direct mail and digital marketing strategy to maximize client results.

New Study Reveals Fibercare Cleaning Services Save Hotels Money, Energy and Contributes to Healthier Environment

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — In September 2020, Robert Mapleton, owner, RPM Energy Consulting, LLC performed an independent study at an Extended Stay America hotel to determine the effect of cleaning the coils of the hotel’s guestroom packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) units on cooling energy usage. The test was used to determine whether Fibercare PTAC cleaning service results in lower energy costs.

SeQuel Response Announces Two Key Leadership Promotions

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — Direct response marketing agency SeQuel Response is pleased to announce the promotions of Jody Johnson to CFO/COO and Jacqueline Johnson-Leister to VP of Marketing & Client Services. SeQuel Response has quickly become the go-to direct response advertising agency for growth-oriented consumer brands.

New Thriller Author to Donate 50 Percent of Book Sales to Help Stop Human Sex Trafficking

HUGO, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — In this first book of a new five-part series, “La Familia: Loose Ends” (ISBN: 978-1735416007), author Corey Cepeda of Razor Sharp Publishing, introduces readers to a ruling family reigning terror over Mexico – the De Los Santos cartel dynasty. Filled with political intrigue, murder and family drama, the twists and turns take readers on a page-turning ride they’re not soon to forget.

SeQuel Welcomes New Executive Vice President of Sales

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — SeQuel Response is excited to announce the arrival of a new Executive Vice President of Sales, Chris Bixler. In this new role, Bixler will lead our sales team and training initiatives, enhance our lead generation and prospect engagement approach, and collaborate with SeQuel’s leadership team to develop and execute short- and long-term business strategy.

Pet Poison Control Center has 100% Increase in Calls Related to Household Cleaning Concerns

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — Many pet lovers are taking COVID-19 cleaning recommendations to the extreme. The veterinary toxicology specialists at Pet Poison Helpline have seen a 100% increase in the number of calls from concerned pet owners about the potential misuse of common cleaning items including hand sanitizer, bleach and wipes on or near their pets.

Local Catholic Company Reaches Billion-Dollar Milestone

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — Catholic United Financial, the oldest fraternal benefit society domiciled in Minnesota and one of the longest continually operating businesses in the state, has announced that for the first time in the company’s 141-year history, its total assets have exceeded one billion dollars.

HER NEXT PLAY Announces Sports Summit for Teen Girls

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — Fresh off a competitive community contest win, a team of young Edina women are investing their prize earnings in an event designed for teen girl athletes. The Her Next Play Edina Girls’ Sports Summit will take place September 30, 2019 at Life Time Sport in Eagan, Minn.

Collaboration to Help Minnesota High School Students Improve Mental Health

SAINT PAUL, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — Two Minnesota education organizations are combining forces in an effort to battle the student mental health crisis by offering an innovative online course with embedded daily coaching. Minnesota Virtual Schools has contracted with EmpowerU LLC to offer this credit-bearing social-emotional wellness course to any Minnesota high school student as part of their regular school day – for no additional fee.

Preseem-Azotel API integration helps Minnesota WiFi Optimize Quality of Experience (QoE) for Internet Users

KASSON, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — Preseem, a Quality of Experience (QoE) monitoring and optimization platform from Aterlo Networks announced their integration with Azotel Technologies’ SIMPLer platform. This API integration allows Preseem to keep in sync with changes to customer packages, account status, and equipment so that it is always enforcing subscriber speed plans and collecting statistics accurately.

Lake Home and Cabin Buyers: What to Look For at The Water’s Edge

LONG LAKE, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ — Whether you call it a lake home, cabin, cottage or camp, buyers are naturally drawn to the water’s edge when looking at lakeshore properties. The wide variety of shoreline conditions gives buyers a lot to consider before they write a purchase agreement, says John Gehring, owner of Solo Dock, a tip-in dock manufacturer in Long Lake, Minnesota.