Med-Tech Mecca

The Greater MSP region leads the nation in developing and manufacturing medical devices (Business Facilities) and is home to the University of Minnesota, an internationally acclaimed research center.

Major League City

The Greater MSP region is home to six professional sports teams and the 2011 sports facility of the year (Street & Smith).

Talent Central

The Greater MSP region outpaces the nation in all measures of educational attainment (US Census). Forbes also ranked the region in the top 10 for best cities for young professionals.

Birthplace of Innovative Brands

International brands born in the region include: Post-it Notes, Betty Crocker, Toro, Polaris, Rollerblades, Land O'Lakes and Caribou Coffee.

Recreational Playground

More than 1,600 lakes, 200 golf courses, most theater seats per capita outside of NYC, and ranked the #1 most playful metro in America (Sperlings).

A Headquarters Hub

20 Fortune 500 companies call the Greater MSP region home, the most per-capita of any region in the country.