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21 Aug 2024
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My name is Royce Pavelka and I am a site selection consultant. I grew up in Hopkins, MN. My dad grew up in Hopkins. My grandpa grew up in Hopkins. My great grandpa grew raspberries in Hopkins. I am Minnesotan through and through (okay, okay, technically I was born in Oceanside, CA, but I only spent 4 months there).
I begin this way because I love Minnesota. I am always seeking the good for this state. I want to see my neighbors, my community and my state thrive!
Yet, when I put my site selection hat on, I need to look at things more objectively than I normally do through my purple- and gold-colored glasses.
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