News and Events

August 25th, 2010

The W hotel to host series for The BrandLab

September 9th: 5-8pm

The second event in the Design Conversations series at The W hotel Minneapolis will feature Gael Towey + Stephen Doyle. Each speaker plans to present their fascinating work and you are invited to listen in over a cocktail at this beautiful, historic hotel. Space is limited. Please register prior to the event at http://www.aigaminnesota.org

August 6th, 2010

The W hotel to host series for The BrandLab

The first event in the series will feature nationally renowned speakers from the design industry. Join us from 5-8 on August 19th to hear Kit Hinrichs and Delphine Hirasuna and to have a cocktail in the beautiful W lounge. The BrandLab staff will be in attendance and proceeds from the series will benefit The BrandLab programs.

Register at http://www.aigaminnesota.org

June 8th, 2010

Downtown Journal: Hoch Highlights The BrandLab as a Shining Example

President and CEO of Hennepin Theatre Trust, owner of the historic State, Orpheum and Pantages Theatres Tom Hoch applauds The BrandLab for the way in which it’s reaching a broader, more diverse audience.

“Casting a Wider Net”

May 24th, 2010

Downtown Journal Chats with Community Members about The BrandLab’s Mission and Success

“A Push to Diversify the Creative Class”

May 20th, 2010

Forbes.com: General Mills SVP and CMO Mark Addicks Calls for Change

This BrandLab board member has a message to marketing departments across the county.
“A Call To Action: Add Color To Your Marketing Department”

April 30th, 2010

Meet The BrandLab Community

Watch and listen as the entire community of The BrandLab—from students, mentors, instructors, corporate supporters and more—explains the importance of our mission and how each community member plays a important role in order to ensure its success.

April 13th, 2010

The New York Times Puts The BrandLab Efforts on a National Stage

“Selling Minority Students on a Career in Marketing”

February 15th, 2010

MinnPost.com visits The BrandLab classroom

“Challenge to students: How would you run a marketing campaign?”

November 16th, 2009

Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal announces The BrandLab expansion

“Building up BrandLab; nonprofit looking at two new cities”

November 13th, 2009

2009-2010 School Year

The BrandLab is expanding from a pilot program to at least six schools throughout the Twin Cities, beginning with South High and Patrick Henry in Minneapolis and Arlington High in St. Paul. We will connect with hundreds of students this year and provide at least 12 scholarships and 12 internships for those inspired to pursue a career in marketing and advertising.

With an expanding program, there are a lot of opportunities to get involved! We hope you’ll join the effort.