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Partner Spotlight: Steve Spruth | May 10, 2013

Steve Spruth spent the majority of his career leading various start-ups in the healthcare industry.  Now he uses his knowledge and experience to teach students about innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management.  When he is not leading classes in Brazil or China, he is in Minneapolis teaching, biking, and [...]

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Now is the time…Become a Partner | May 9, 2013

It is finally spring.  The trees are budding, the birds are singing, and SVP is opening our doors to new partners.  Now is truly the time to join, with exciting opportunities coming this summer and fall.  In June we have the Mosaic Social Entrepreneurs Cup, where SVP Partners get the opportunity to hear local social [...]

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Investee Spotlight: Breakthrough St. Paul & Lube Tech Partner for Growth | May 9, 2013

At first glance you might not think the business Lubrication Technologies and the nonprofit Breakthrough St. Paul have much in common. One is a leading lubrication and chemical supplier, the other addresses the over-whelming educational challenge bright students face when living at or below the poverty line. But if you think their worlds don’t overlap, you’d [...]

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Important Update: SVP Board Leadership Change | April 5, 2013

Written by Pam Langseth Board Leadership Change On Wednesday April 3, Steve Bloom, SVPMN Founder and Board Chair announced his desire to immediately step down as Chair of the Board of Directors.  The Board accepted Steve’s resignation with great gratitude.  While we will miss Steve’s presence as Chair, we are grateful he has chosen to [...]

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From the Desk of Pam Langseth | April 5, 2013

The SVP Difference In late March, I had the privilege of attending the SVP conference.  Meeting SVP partners and staff from around the world is exciting.  Hearing stories about how SVP has impacted the people of our world is humbling.  Learning new strategies and concepts that will lead to growth in SVP MN’s ability to [...]

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