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Ryder Cup Fans: Fun Facts about the Greater MSP Region

Posted by GREATER MSP  |  Friday, September 30, 2016  |  #Minneapolis Saint Paul Region, Ryder Cup

 

Golf fans from all over the world are discovering the Greater MSP region during the 2016 Ryder Cup. 

 

The state has been #1 for golfers per capita in the country.

 

There's a lot more to know about our region's strong story.

 

Other facts:

 

Highest concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters at 16

  

Home of Cargill, the largest private company in the US

 

Minnesota Named Fastest Growing Tech Community in US by Forbes, 2015

 

The state is home to the Mayo Clinic

 

90,000 miles of shoreline in the state—more than California, Florida and Hawaii combined

 

More theater seats sold per capita than anywhere except NYC

 

Minneapolis is the hometown of Prince and First Avenue, the club he made famous

 

Minneapolis: Healthiest City in America (Livability, 2015)

 

Most Bikeable City in America (Walk Score, 2015)

Smart Growth America Names Minneapolis to Top Six Cities List

Thursday, June 30, 2016
Great neighborhoods set us apart — but don't take our word for it Everyone who lives in the Greater MSP region knows that our quality of life including walk-able neighborhoods, transit and beautiful parks and trails are what set us apart ...

Tech Cities Conference Highlights Next Silicon Valley -- Here!

Thursday, February 25, 2016
Tech is the talk of this conference Feb. 26 with speakers from companies such as SPS Commerce, Vidku, General Mills, Target and Microsoft. The half-day conference at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota highlights our ...

Introducing the Make It. MSP. Talent Initiative

Monday, October 26, 2015
Make It. MSP. is a collaboration involving dozens of companies, cities, universities and nonprofits to retain and attract talented people in our region. Make It. MSP. is how this community is coming together to take action on an issue that is ...

Operon's National Blog Highlights Minnesota Medical Manufacturing Partnership's Federal Designation

Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Advanced manufacturing is a driving industry in a number of states across the country. The following is the second in a series of special features as Operon takes a look at leaders from chambers of commerce and economic development groups, examining ...

Former Medtronic CEO Bill George Lauds Greater MSP Business Execs in Star Tribune

Wednesday, September 23, 2015
According to former Medtronic CEO Bill George in a recent (Minneapolis) Star Tribune column: Minneapolis-St. Paul has been blessed with the finest business leaders in the nation. They are ethical, mission-driven, values-centered and committed to ...

Forbes: Minnesota #1 Fastest Growing State for Tech Jobs

Wednesday, August 19, 2015
The growth here in tech jobs, at 8.36 percent, is the fastest-growing in the nation, according to Forbes. Why is Minnesota #1? The number of headquarters like UnitedHealth Group, General Mills, 3M, U.S. Bancorp and Target is one reason, ...