OF NOTE

Ecolab, a St. Paul-based provider of sanitary products and services to business, announced that Gail Peterson has been promoted to senior vice president, global marketing and communications.

ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS

Soulo Communications, Coon Rapids, announced that Chadd Schurr has been hired to oversee the sales department.

ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING

ESG Architecture & Design, Minneapolis, announced that Gretchen Camp, Robert Loken and Burt Coffin were promoted to firm principals. … TKDA, St. Paul, announced that the University of Minnesota’s Pioneer Hall expansion and renovation project received a Grand Award at the American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota’s 53rd Engineering Excellence Awards banquet.

DEVELOPMENT

Davis, a Minneapolis-based developer of health care properties, announced it has hired Stewart Davis as executive vice president-investments to manage all of its acquisitions across the country. He is based in the firm’s newly opened New York office.

ENERGY

Marathon Petroleum Corp. announced that Amy Macak has been named general manager of its St. Paul Park refinery.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Spire Credit Union, Falcon Heights, announced the hires of Justin Burleson as senior vice president, chief operating officer and Joe Johnston as retirement and investment services adviser. … Consulting firm Good Leadership Enterprises, Edina, announced the promotion of Erin Wilken to chief operating officer. … Sunbelt Business Advisors, Minneapolis, announced it has named Peggy DeMuse Broker of the Year for 2019, for the broker with the greatest number of business transactions for the year. … Wings Financial Credit Union, Apple Valley, announced that it is acquiring Neighborhood National Bank, including six branch locations: two in Mora; North Branch, Aitkin, Brainerd and Alexandria.

FOOD

Calyxt, a Roseville company developing plant-based food alternatives, announced it has appointed Bobby Williams to the newly created role of director of gene editing.

HEALTH CARE

The Goodman Group, Chaska, announced that two of its managed communities, Chandler Place in St. Anthony, Minn., and Katella Senior Living Community in Los Alamitos, Calif., have been recognized as 2020 Best of Assisted Living by SeniorAdvisor.com.

HONORS

Accounting firm RSM US, Minneapolis, was named one of America’s “Best Employers For Diversity” for 2020 by Forbes. … Ameriprise Financial, Minneapolis, and Ecolab Inc., St. Paul, announced separately that they have been included in the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, an investment index that aims to track the performance of public companies that are committed to transparency in gender reporting. … Fortune magazine recognized U.S. Bank, Minneapolis, as one of its 2020 World’s Most Admired Companies, naming it No. 1 in its Superregional Banks industry sector for the 10th consecutive year. … TopLine Federal Credit Union, Maple Grove, received a marketing award from the Minnesota Credit Union Network in the Brand Awareness category for being named “Best Credit Union” in Minnesota for three consecutive years from Twin Cities Business. … Minneapolis law firm Fredrikson & Byron and Minneapolis-based utility Xcel Energy both separately announced they earned 100 of 100 possible points on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s leading benchmarking tool and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. … Minnesota cook Ryan Hegland was named World Invitational Steak Champion, winning $10,000 and a seat at the $100,000 Final Table Challenge at the World Food Championships in Dallas. … The Alzheimer’s Association has named the Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Twin Cities as the nation’s largest and most successful Alzheimer’s walk, generating nearly $1.7 million to fund the programs and services of the association. … The following Minnesota companies were named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s list of the top companies in the franchise industry for 2020: Great Clips, No. 15; Dairy Queen, No. 16; Anytime Fitness, No. 22, and Supercuts, No. 26.

HOSPITALITY

Radisson Hotel Group, Minnetonka, announced the appointment of Edean Kam to general manager of Radisson Blu Mall of America and Alex Francis to general manager of Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown.

LAW

Henson Efron attorney and shareholder Clark Opdahl has been named a 2019 Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer. Henson Efron is based in Minneapolis. … Fredrikson & Byron attorney Mercedes McFarland Jackson was named a “40 Under 40” honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Fredrikson & Byron is based in Minneapolis. … Atticus Administration, a Mendota Heights-based settlement administrator to the class action industry, announced the following staff additions: Kim Ness, principal, and Beth Paris, project coordinator. … Winthrop & Weinstine, Minneapolis, announced that Joseph Bagnoli, shareholder, and Andrea Rau, government relations manager, have joined the Regulatory & Government Relations Group as part of the Advocacy & Lobbying practice.

MANUFACTURING

Andersen Corp., a Bayport maker and seller of residential windows and doors, announced a rebranding and marketing campaign to emphasize its role in complete home redesign for customers.

NONPROFITS

The St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation announced the election of six new board members: Jacy Grais, St Paul & Minnesota Foundation; Eric Hammes, 3M; Mark Henneman, Mairs & Power; Joe Nayquonabe Jr.,  Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures; Andy Reeher, Reeher LLC, and Pahoua Yang Hoffman, Citizens League.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Savage Chamber of Commerce announced the hire of Heather Proskey as president. …  The Minnesota chapter of the Public Relations Society of America announced the following new and returning executive committee and board members: Executive Committee: President: Dan Hauser, Minnesota Medical Association; President-Elect: Jennifer Bagdade, UNSPUN; Treasurer/Secretary: Dave Neuger, Neuger Communications Group; Ethics Officer: Brooke Worden, Weber Shandwick; Diversity and Inclusion Officer: Marsha Pitts-Phillips, MRPP & Associates Communications; Immediate Past President: Gregory J. Zimprich, Fellow PRSA, Medtronic; Board of Directors: Membership Committee: Bianca Jones, Best Buy; Accreditation Committee: Jacqueline A. Smith, City of St. Louis Park; Classic and Awards: Joan O’Fallon, Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative; Diversity and Inclusion: Marsha Pitts-Phillips; Professional Development Committee: Jake Sturgis, Captivate Media + Consulting; Student Relations Committee: Emily Finley, Marvin; Career Center Committee: Alyssa Augustine, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis; Communications Committee: Ayme Zemke, Beehive Strategic Communication. … Irish Fair of Minnesota, St. Paul, announced the election of the following executive committee members: Tom Whelan, board chair; Lora Harper, vice chair; Lisa Conway, secretary, and Justin O’Carrick, treasurer; Mike Wiley, past chair, was also named to the committee.

PHILANTHROPY

Medtronic PLC announced that it and the Medtronic Foundation are committing approximately $1.2 million to coronavirus relief efforts across the globe. Medtronic is a medical device company based in Ireland with corporate operations in Fridley.

RECREATION

Your Boat Club, a membership boating rental service, announced the opening of four locations: The Landing on Madison at Madison Lake, Mankato; Westwood Marina, Bar and Grill on Lake Washington, Mankato; Shady’s Long Shots at Schneider’s Lake on the Horseshoe Chain, St. Cloud, and Farm Lake at Timber Trail Lodge on the White Iron Chain, Ely.

RESTAURANTS

Pinstripes, a dining and entertainment concept, announced a planned new location in the J.I. Case Building (former site of the Old Spaghetti Factory), 233 Park Ave., Minneapolis.

SERVICES

Northland Staffing Solutions, a Twin Cities-based staffing company serving the light industrial and manufacturing sectors, announced the hire of  Maricella Herrera as recruiting manager.

TECHNOLOGY

Eagan-based TempWorks Software, a staffing software provider, announced the hire of Nate Ober as chief technology officer.

VIDEO GAMES

Charles McGregor, founder of Tribe Games, St. Paul, announced the launch his HyperDot video game, published by Glitch.

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