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Posted by GREATER MSP  |  Wednesday, October 15, 2014  |  #Minneapolis Saint Paul Region

 

Let's stop being the best kept secret in business and tell our region's story of how business and people prosper here. 

 

The 16-county Minneapolis-Saint Paul region consistently ranks among the best places to do business in the United States. Four key attributes that set us apart: a resilient, diverse economy anchored by Fortune 500 companies; a penchant for innovation; a highly educated workforce - one of the best in the nation, and an outstanding quality of life. No wonder the Greater MSP region makes the short list of site selectors, business owners, entrepreneurs and creative class workers from around the globe.

 

So, tell our story! To help get you started, check out this video for the top 10 facts about the Greater Minneapolis Saint Paul region.

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