C-Speak Minnesota

Learn how a group of local business leaders are creating an environment for minority business owners to grow and thrive in the Twin Cities. This month, Jordana and Kate have a terrific conversation with Karl Benson, Former President of the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce and Twin Cities Business Leader.

Learn how the University of Minnesota generates more than $8.6 billion in economic impact for the state of Minnesota every year. This month, Jordana and Kate have a terrific conversation with Joan Gabel, President of the University of Minnesota

Bob Frenzel, COO of Xcel Energy, joins us to discuss how Xcel Energy is supporting their customers during these turbulent times, while still leading the clean energy transition. Learn how Xcel Energy is leading in the midst of a global pandemic.

Doug Baker, CEO of Ecolab, Inc, joins us as we discuss the financial implications of polluted lakes, rivers and the Mississippi Headwaters for global business. Mr. Baker is acutely aware of how important it is to protect our water resources. 

Our guest is Katie Clark Sieben, Senior Director of the Cargill Foundation. They discuss Food Security: “Agriculture is key to nourishing the world.”

Our inaugural episode is with James Hereford, President and CEO of Fairview Health Services and we discuss the future of healthcare and innovating through a pandemic.