July 15 – 31, 2021

DAYTA marketing hires chief technology director
Daine Billmark has joined DAYTA as the new chief technology director. Billmark will lead the development of DAYTA’s marketing platform technology. 

Caribou opens new location in St. Cloud
A new Caribou coffee celebrated its grand opening on July 30. The new location is on Highway 23 and Lincoln Ave. 

Local lawyers named to “Minnesota Super Lawyers” list
Gordon Hansmeier, Paul Rajkowski, Kevin Gray, Troy Poetz and Chad Roggeman, attorneys with Rajkowski Hansmeier law firm in St. Cloud, were included on the 2021 “Minnesota Super Lawyers” list. Eric S. Oelrich, attorney with Rajkowski Hansmeir, was selected on the 2021 “Minnesota Rising Stars” list.

Marco acquires All/Pro Office Technology
Marco will support All/Pro Office Technology, a copier and printer company located in Alton Illinois. The Fenton Missouri Marco branch will be the primary contact. 

Two Metro Bus operators receive awards at Minnesota Public Transportation Association competition
David Peacock won the Small Bus Division of the “roadeo” competition and will represent Minnesota at the International Bus Competition. Larry Dolan was awarded the Drivers Choice-Duane Dufner Memorial Award for helping colleagues at the competition. 

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Coborn’s partners with Associated Wholesale Grocers, plans new warehouse
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) will serve as the primary supplier for Coborn’s, starting in January 2022. AWG will operate from a warehouse facility in St. Cloud I-94 Business Park until a new warehouse is built, location still to be determined.