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Patterson, Thuente, Skaar & Christensen names new litigation partner
January 5, 2009: MINNEAPOLIS - (via press release)-Intellectual property law firm, Patterson, Thuente, Skaar & Christensen, has named Aaron W. Davis as partner. Davis is a member of the firm’s growing litigation department and also leads its arts and entertainment practice.
A skilled litigator with important trial successes, Davis is recognized among his peers for his skills in the courtroom. Davis’ practice focuses primarily on litigation of intellectual property disputes. He has assisted clients with disputes regarding patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, trade dress, entertainment contracts, rights of publicity, and other business torts. Because of his combined practice of IP litigation and entertainment-related transactional law, Davis works with a variety of clients, from large technology companies to budding R&B artists.
“Aaron has tackled some big obstacles and taken on tremendous responsibility for an attorney in his mid-thirties,” said Jim Patterson, managing partner. “He is serving as lead counsel in trial, winning important lawsuits and settlements for his clients, and acting as a leader and mentor within the firm and the community—most lawyers are not achieving at that level until well into their career.”
Cretex Companies acquires Meier Tool & Engineering
January 5, 2009: ELK RIVER --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cretex Companies today announced that is has acquired the assets of Meier Tool & Engineering (MTE) (www.meiertool.com), a leading manufacturer of miniature and micro-sized stamped components and sub-assemblies for the medical, aerospace and defense, and specialty electronics markets. MTE brings to Cretex its strong expertise in product design assistance, prototyping, tool design/build, and production of precision metal stampings and value-added assemblies. Founded in 1979 by Richard Meier, MTE is privately held and located in a state-of-the-art facility in Anoka, Minnesota.
“We are delighted to add Meier Tool & Engineering to the Cretex family of companies,” said Lynn Schuler, Chief Executive Officer of Cretex Companies, Inc. “The acquisition of MTE enhances our presence in the medical and aerospace and defense markets and adds capabilities which compliment rms and Juno—two companies in our portfolio which are already well-known in these markets for precision machining, metal fabrication, and plastic molding. We are also pleased that Rick and his management team will be staying on to lead MTE and continuing to grow the business by providing exceptional service to their customers.”
Happy New Year from MinnesotaBusiness Magazine
December 31, 2008: MINNEAPOLIS -- From the entire staff of MinnesotaBusiness Magazine and Tiger Oak Publications, we wish everyone a joyous - and prosperous - new year. Thank you for your support during this past year that was filled with drama and change and all of us look forward to finding new and better ways to serve our readership in the coming year.
''Vatican Splendors'' exhibit at Minnesota History Center is extended due to popular demand
December 31, 2008: ST. PAUL -- (BUSINESS WIRE)--Since its opening on Sept. 27, crowds from the Midwest and beyond, have flocked to see "Vatican Splendors" at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul, Minn. Held over by popular demand, the exhibit will now run through Jan. 19, one week past its previously scheduled Jan. 11 close date, allowing last minute museum-goers one more chance to see "Vatican Splendors." After Jan. 19, all of the objects must return to Italy.
"There have been so many great exhibits at the Minnesota History Center in recent years," said Dan Spock, director of the Minnesota History Center. "While we anticipated unusually high attendance at ‘Vatican Splendors,' we did not realize that it would surpass the other featured cities on this tour in attendance and ticket sales, especially considering its limited time showing."
In response to demand, History Center hours have been extended. They are Mondays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Special hours for Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend include, Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
"We are just thrilled that people have felt so drawn to the exhibit," said Spock. "While people are scaling back due to economic uncertainty, it seems they are looking for hope, inspiration and positive activities, one of those being the ‘Vatican Splendors' exhibit. Whether you are drawn to the exhibit because of religious, artistic or historical significance, this exhibit really does lift the spirit."
Wind power report issued
December 31, 2008: (BUSINESS WIRE)--Emerging Growth Research, LLP, an independent research firm, announced the availability of its new research report titled, U.S. Wind Power - State of the Industry and 2009 Predictions. The report discusses the current state of the U.S. wind power industry and offers specific predictions relative to 2009. Among these predictions are continued wind turbine price reductions and improved availability, continued expansion of community owned wind farms, federal government implementation of an aggressive cap-and-trade program and long term extension of the production tax credit (PTC) both of which will significantly benefit the domestic wind power industry.
“The incoming Obama administration will clearly be the first administration to accept the realities of global warming and embrace alternative energy sources as one of the solutions,” commented Joseph Noel, the lead researcher on the project. “The U.S. wind industry continued rapid expansion during 2008 and while we do expect capacity expansion to contract slightly during 2009, it will nevertheless be very robust despite significant price reductions for oil and natural gas.”
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The Advertising Federation of Minnesota presents “Shifting to a Market-Facing Service Model that Gives Customers What They Want” luncheon
December 29, 2008: MINNEAPOLIS -- The Advertising Federation of Minnesota (Ad Fed) will present “Shifting to a Market-Facing Service Model that Gives Customers What They Want” on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley, Minn.
Jeff Kimball, chief operating officer for Internet Broadcasting Systems (IB), will share his perspective from his first year at (IB), where he helped sharpen IB's business model. IB provides solutions that empower local media brands to engage large Web audiences. Kimball will also highlight how IB managed its way to building a network comprised of more than 53 million unique visitors during the challenges of management turnover, a volatile economy, and partner demands. In addition, Kimball will share where IB will be investing in 2009.
Registration and networking begin at 11:15 a.m. with the luncheon buffet from 11:30 a.m. until 11:50 a.m. The luncheon, panel presentation and a question and answer session will take place from 11:50 a.m. until 1 p.m., with an opportunity for networking immediately following.
The Metropolitan Ballroom is located at 5418 Wayzata Blvd., near Xenia Place and I-394. To register, contact the Ad Fed office at 651-917-6251, or visit www.adfed.org. The cost is $30 for members, $65 for non-members and $25 for students. The registration deadline is Jan. 12. Registration will increase $10 after Jan. 12th.
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