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Primary Sponsor 2024 - 2026
Jonathan Dolphin
President, 21st Century Bank
2026 Twin Cities Business Hall of Fame
At 21st Century Bank, we believe that a strong, dynamic business climate is the foundation of a thriving state—and that success benefits us all.
That is why, for the past three years, we have proudly partnered with Twin Cities Business. Together, we share a commitment to highlighting and recognizing the exceptional leaders who continually strengthen our local community and economy. Our enduring partnership with Twin Cities Business enables us to elevate the stories of those truly making a difference.
As we look forward to the Minnesota Business Hall of Fame event this July, we are honored to stand alongside Twin Cities Business as the Silver Sponsor. It is a privilege to celebrate the visionaries whose tireless work, innovation, and dedication help move our state forward.
I would like to personally congratulate my fellow community banking leader, David Reiling, along with all this year’s distinguished inductees.
To the 2026 Hall of Fame class: thank you for your leadership, your resilience, and your lasting contributions to our community.
Please join us in celebrating this year’s remarkable honorees below.
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Minnesota Business Hall of Fame
A celebration of leadership and legacy. From visionary entrepreneurs to transformative corporate leaders, the Minnesota Business Hall of Fame celebrates the trailblazers who have shaped Minnesota’s economic landscape.
Since its founding in 1999 by Twin Cities Business, induction into the Hall of Fame has become a deeply respected tradition. Join us as we proudly induct five more remarkable leaders into this prestigious group. The evening will be filled with unforgettable moments, including beautifully crafted videos showcasing each inductee’s inspiring career and heartfelt introductions from people who know them best.
2026 Business Hall of Fame Inductees
Beth Kieffer Leonard is a Partner and Executive Committee member at EisnerAmper’s Minneapolis/St. Paul office, bringing deep expertise in tax, accounting, and advisory services. A former Managing Partner at Lurie LLP, she has earned national recognition for her leadership and long-standing commitment to supporting women in business.
Chairman and CEO of Sunrise Banks, a Minneapolis-St. Paul based national community development bank (CDFI). A social entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience, he focuses on financial empowerment, impact banking, and fintech partnerships. Under his leadership, Sunrise became the first Minnesota bank to be certified as a B Corp.
Beth Wozniak has led nVent Electric since its 2018 spinoff from Pentair, growing the Minneapolis-based company into a global force in electrical connection and protection — with a sharp focus on liquid cooling for AI data centers and critical grid infrastructure. Named Twin Cities Business 2023 Person of the Year and a 2024 EY Heartland Entrepreneur of the Year, she is widely recognized as one of the region’s most accomplished business leaders.
Tim Murnane is the longtime President and CEO of The Opus Group, a Minneapolis-based commercial real estate firm, where he has worked for 38 years. He is credited with transforming and leading the company post-Great Financial Crisis, and his tenure as CEO was among the longest in the firm’s history. He announced in May 2025 that he will retire at the end of 2026.
David Shea has spent more than 40 years building Shea Inc. into one of Minneapolis’s most recognized design firms, known for shaping high-profile restaurant and retail environments across the Twin Cities and beyond. He founded the firm on a belief that opportunity should be driven by performance over credentials — a philosophy that continues to define the team and its work.
Silver Sponsor
21st Century Bank is a proud sponsor of the 2025 Community Impact Awards, recognizing ten extraordinary organizations in the Twin Cities that are working to create an equitable community for all. The bank, in its second year of sponsoring the awards, is committed to recognizing the meaningful change these recipients are driving.Â
2025 Community Impact Award Recipients
The honorees for the 2025 Community Impact Awards represent a diverse range of work, from nonprofit leadership to corporate social responsibility. The list of recipients includes:
- Nonprofit Leadership Excellence: Renay Dossman with the Neighborhood Development Center
- Organization of the Year: Every MealÂ
- Economic Empowerment: Springboard for the Arts
- Innovations in Philanthropy: GiveMN
- Long-Term Impact: Fairview Health Services
- Equity Initiative: Prime Productions
- Corporate Social Responsibility: CenterPoint Energy
- Innovative Awareness Campaign: Lattitude’s Gratitude Campaign
- Outstanding Collaboration: Science Museum of Minnesota and Trane Technologies
- Corporate Leadership Excellence: Ascentek
To read more about this year’s honorees, see the October/November issue of Twin Cities Business →
A Commitment to Our Community
At 21st Century Bank, we’re dedicated to being a true community bank, deeply invested in the well-being and prosperity of our local communities. This commitment is demonstrated through our role as a top lender for small businesses, including those owned by women and minorities, and through our multi-family housing loans, which provide much-needed low-to-moderate rental housing.Â
We invite you to visit our In the Community page on our website or click the link to read the full article in the October/November Twin Cities Business issue.Â
Leaders Making a Difference
Nonprofit Leadership Excellence
Renay Dossman – Neighborhood Development Center
Organization of the Year
Economic Empowerment
Innovations in Philanthropy
Long-Term Impact
Equity Initiative
Corporate Social Responsibility
Innovative Awareness Campaign
Outstanding Collaboration
Corporate Leadership Excellence
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At 21st Century Bank, we understand the demands you face as a startup, entrepreneur, business owner, or nonprofit leader. You wear many hats—visionary, manager, HR, marketing, sales, operations, and more—all while driving your organization’s growth and success.
That’s why our business banking solutions are designed to meet you where you are today and help you build toward tomorrow’s goals.
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We offer a full suite of business banking products and services, personalized to your industry, financial situation, and future plans. Our most popular offerings include:
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