Minnesota’s Economic Engine (2026): The Headquarters Advantage and the Next-Wave Challenge This report is built around a simple idea: if we want to understand how Minnesota is performing, we need to measure it against relevant peers using consistent metrics. Grant Gibson • Ecosystem
Bread and Butter Ventures Backs Parento’s $5.9M Seed II to Expand Paid Parental Leave Access Parento, a New York-based provider of paid parental leave insurance and employee support services, has raised $5.9 million in Seed II funding to expand its reach among small and mid-sized businesses. Grant Gibson • VC News
