This week, Peter speaks with Ginny Arthur, President of Metropolitan State University (Metro State) based in St. Paul, MN. Metro State is an engine of economic inclusion in our region, proudly serving students from 'non-traditional' backgrounds: over 50% are low income, BIPOC, adult learners, or are the first in their family to go to college. Ginny discusses the market trends she is seeing for the most in-demand careers, including cybersecurity. She argues bold action from State leaders is needed to upskill thousands of Minnesotans to compete and in the new economy.
Video: Rebuilding an Inclusive 21st Century Workforce
Posted by Sasha Choulenina | Friday, December 4, 2020
Four Headlines Shaping Our Region’s Economy
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
On Aug. 13, 2025, hundreds of regional leaders gathered at COMPETE25 to take stock of how our economy is performing and where we must go next. For 10 years, the MSP Regional Indicators Dashboard has given us a shared set of facts about the ...
Philips R&D and Manufacturing Expansion Advances Minnesota MedTech Leadership
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Plymouth, MN — State leaders joined Philips today (Thursday, April 10, 2025) to celebrate a major investment that strengthens Minnesota’s global leadership in medical technology, including the addition of new manufacturing and R&D ...
The key to growing our economy is people
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
What if—we had all the skilled people we need to realize amazing opportunities in technology, inclusion and sustainability?
What if—our region was a top destination for new graduates from around the country?
What if—every young ...
Big, bold changes are happening here
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
4 ways our region is tackling what’s next
2023 was the GREATER MSP Partnership’s most productive year ever. At the NEXT 24 event in February, many MSP leaders shared how, over 12 years, we’ve learned how to roll up our ...
ECMC Group: Leveling the Playing Field
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
ECMC Group is laser-focused on its mission to help students succeed, from its philanthropic grantmaking and impact investing to its support of organizations focused on uplifting underserved learners. For the past 30 years, ECMC Group has championed ...
Cordia Energy: Powering Productivity
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Fifty-one years ago, when the IDS Center emerged on the Minneapolis skyline, one company kept the building’s internal temperature regulated, reliable and comfortable. Even today, Cordia Energy (then NRG) continues to heat and cool the now ...