LEADING TALENT ECONOMY
The Greater MSP region’s robust talent pipeline is fueled by 36 colleges and universities – including the University of Minnesota, a major public research university. 46% of our population age 25+ holds a BA degree or higher, and 80 percent of annual college grads stay in the region.
LEADING HEADQUARTERS ECONOMY
We specialize in building and growing global companies. With 15 homegrown Fortune 500 companies and 26 Fortune 1000 companies, our region is an ecosystem where large enterprises and small businesses work together.
WELCOME TO THE BOLD NORTH®
A GLOBAL GATEWAY
- 168 nonstop destinations including 30 international flights to major world cities like Paris, Dublin, Tokyo and Toronto, and 135 domestic flights
- MSP International Airport is ranked the best airport of its size in North America for the past three years
- 126 languages and dialects spoken here
DYNAMIC SECTORS OF STRENGTH
The Greater MSP region boasts multiple sectors of strength, represented by 15 Fortune 500 and 26 Fortune 1000 companies. Learn more about our key industries: Health & Life Sciences, Food & Water, Headquarters & Business Services, Financial Services & Insurance, and Advanced Manufacturing & Technology .
- One of the most diverse economies in the country. Every one of our 15 Fortune 500 companies began as a start-up in this state. This legacy of innovation continues as these leading companies host national accelerator programs in retail, food, fintech and health, investing in the future of our diversified economy.
- Home to some of the world’s largest companies, including;
- The largest private health insurance company - UnitedHealth Care
- The largest medical device company – Medtronic
- Five of the world’s 30 largest food companies – Cargill, CHS, General Mills, Land O’ Lakes, and SuperValu
- #1 most concentrated medical device workforce among large US metro areas and 2nd largest overall
- Top 10 in the U.S. for Technology and Science R&D spending
- Higher concentration of global financial and insurance talent than average U.S. metro
BUILDING A BOLD FUTURE
The Greater MSP region is rich in economic opportunity, civic engagement, natural beauty and the promise of a bright future for all. To ensure it remains a top-ranked destination for business, talent and quality of life, the GREATER MSP Partnership is working together to set 10-year ambitions that will be supported by measurable three-year goals.