On Monday, May 6 the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal revealed the 10 Most Admired CEOs for 2024. Love From USA Group, Inc. CEO and Founder, Patricia Chinander, is among the 10 included.
The Most Admired CEO awards were launched in 2016 and recognize the professional accomplishments, industry leadership and community involvement of the top business and nonprofit leaders at small and mid-sized organizations in and around the Twin Cities.
Industries represented by the 2024 Most Admired CEO honorees include real estate, banking, media, and retail.
Patricia Chinander is celebrated for 45 years as CEO of Love From USA Group, Inc. In 2023, the Love From USA portfolio grew 12%, and as of May 2024, includes 19+ retail stores located in airports and high-profile venues including Denver, O’Hare and Orlando International Airports. Chinander currently sits on eight boards, committees and associations, including Airport Experience News, Surf Retail Corporation, Airport Minority Advisory Council, Chicago Convention Tourism Bureau and MN Chamber of Commerce. In 2023 she launched the Red Heart Project, a community outreach initiative that donates $1 of every blanket sold to a partner organization or non-profit. In 2023, Love From USA Group, Inc. saw over $7,500 in cash and in-kind donations go to local community groups.
Chinander and the other 2024 Most Admired CEO honorees will be celebrated at an awards event Wednesday, September 25 and featured in a September 27 special publication of Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
We congratulate Patricia Chinander on her recognition and 45 years of accomplishments.