It is widely known that the Twin Cities is currently home to 19 Fortune 500 firms and that the prevalence of these headquarters is an important part of the business and broader community. But how does this compare to the rest of the country and how has it changed over time? Did you know that we've always been over-represented by Fortune 500 companies, but that the names and industrial sectors represented by those companies have changed dramatically over the years? Join us for an engaging presentation from Myles Shaver, University of Minnesota Professor at the Carlson School of Management. About our speakerMyles Shaver is Professor of Strategic Management and Organization at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. Myles’ research interests revolve around corporate strategy choices and their impact on performance. In particular, his research focuses on the management and economics of international expansion as well as corporate expansion through diversification and mergers and acquisitions. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Wells Fargo