In this episode, St. Louis Park Community Development Director Karen Barton talks to F&C reporter J.D. Duggan. With an incoming light rail train, St. Louis Park is expecting a massive influx of development — and city leaders are aiming to stay ahead of it. The city has prioritized sustainability, inclusion and accessibility with its approvals — utilizing tax increment financing to make sure the right kinds of projects go through.

In this episode, Knutson Construction CEO John Curry talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Curry discusses his journey with Knutson, how the company fared during the height of pandemic, his days as a professional hockey goalie, and the outlook for the industry during a time of high inflation and supply chain backlogs.

Prelude Homes and Services COO Deb Rose talks to F&C reporter J.D. Duggan about the booming senior housing market and Prelude’s approach to creating homes that accommodate various lifestyles of aging people.

Housing First Minnesota’s new executive director, James Vagle, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Housing First Minnesota tapped Vagle as its executive director in late June. In that role, he leads an organization that represents nearly 1,000 builders, remodelers, developers and industry suppliers.

In this week’s episode, Marshall Nguyen, senior vice president with Caspian Group, talks to F&C reporter J.D. Duggan. Nguyen, who specializes in retail investments and brokerage services, was the broker on a deal for an Asian mall concept in Eden Prairie, and is also leading the project, which he expects to open around the end of summer.

In this episode, Ben Johnson, senior director of real estate for the Neighborhood Development Center, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Ben Johnson plays a key role in helping up-and-coming businesses find the space and resources they need to survive and thrive, and energize the neighborhoods they serve.

Interview: Ryan Weyandt, CEO, LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance by Finance & Commerce

In this episode, LHB Chief Financial Officer Lori Thompson talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Thompson was promoted to CFO of the architecture and engineering firm in March. She’s an advocate for women’s education, and is active with groups such as the Philanthropic Education Organization, a provider of scholarship support to female college students.

In this episode, Jennifer Christiaansen, the managing director of Perkins&Will in Minneapolis, talks to F&C reporter J.D. Duggan. Christiaansen talks about how people use space, sustainability in building design and how the shifting nature of work is impacting design decisions.

In this episode, Bush Foundation Fellow Abdiaziz Ibrahim, the founder of Immigrant Housing Solutions, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Ibrahim wants to expand affordable housing through outreach to landlords and property managers and provide a holistic combination of tenant education and financial literacy training.