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Minnesota Boasts Strong Food Exports, “Farm-to-Fork” Business Support
on Thursday, March 29, 2018

Minnesota’s export and trade statistics are in for 2017. The numbers demonstrate an 8% growth in exports, which outpaces the national average, and $21 billion in total exports.
Among a number of strong sectors, our state remains a food and ...
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Responsible Growth: Why ESG Matters to MSP
on Thursday, November 16, 2017
Companies that pay attention to their social, environmental and governance performance will be rewarded – both today and tomorrow. Find out why.
Moving Data Into Action
on Monday, May 22, 2017
2017 marks the third year of the MSP Regional Indicators Dashboard. More than 200 regional leaders attended this year’s release event, held on May 12 and co-hosted by GREATER MSP and the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce. The annual event brought the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region together to review the region’s performance on more than 50 critical economic, social and environmental measures.
Strong data infrastructure and connectivity in Minneapolis Saint Paul
on Tuesday, April 18, 2017
The Greater MSP region enjoys abundant connectivity and offers the long-haul fiber infrastructure and network resiliency desired by most companies considering the region.
These findings are the result of 2016 research by NEF Fiber, which conducted ...
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Introducing the Center Cities Competitiveness Initiative
on Thursday, March 9, 2017
The Center Cities Competitiveness Initiative is a new partnership of the Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Regional Chambers of Commerce, the Saint Paul Port Authority, McKnight ...
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Video: Visionaries Paint Picture of MSP Region
on Wednesday, November 30, 2016
We asked local visionaries to speak about what they see in the region as well as their vision for the future.
What did they say about MSP? "A growing sense of what's possible." "Beautiful." Find out more
Click here to watch MSP Visionaries such as ...
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New Report Geared to Employers: MAKE IT. MSP. INSIGHTS -- TALENT IN THE MINNEAPOLIS SAINT PAUL REGION
on Monday, November 21, 2016

This new MAKE IT. MSP. INSIGHTS report (click here for the report) will identify the region's key talent issues and opportunities and will suggest ways in which employers can support this region's efforts to maintain its top competitive advantage. ...
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International Economic Development Council Honors GREATER MSP
on Monday, October 31, 2016
GREATER MSP won two awards at the International Economic Development Council Annual Conference in Cleveland this fall.
For more details, view the press releases:
Excellence in Economic Development Award
Award for Improving Perceptions
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Ryder Cup Fans: Fun Facts about the Greater MSP Region
on Friday, September 30, 2016

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:
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Smart Growth America Names Minneapolis to Top Six Cities List
on 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 ...
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