Business and Economic News

Conversations on the creative economy: Nancy Lyons
Nancy Lyons, founder and CEO of Clockwork Active Media in Minneapolis, tells MPR's Chris Farrell how to encourage creativity and innovation and to motivate people to bring their "best selves" to work. She says there is no "work-life balance," it's all life.
Mobile recruiting: The key to your next job could be in your pocket
More job seekers are applying for work from their smartphones. Employers who are trying to push mobile recruiting say that in the tightening job market, it's important to be on the small screen.
Business finds traction with Jewish-themed building blocks
Yitzy Kasowitz works at a Minneapolis company called Brickmania, which makes unofficial Lego building kits. He came up with the idea for Jbrick when he was asked to make a couple of menorahs for a holiday display.