WE GIVE BACK

WHAT WE DO

EDUCATION:

$188.4 mil l ion

ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES:

$50.5 mil l ion

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES:

$107.7 mil l ion

EMPLOY:

400,000

Minnesotans

PROVIDE:

More than $15 bi l l ion

in wages and benefits

in Minnesota

CONTRIBUTE:

More than

$13 bi l l ion in state

and local taxes

Minnesota’s business community has a legacy of corporate responsibility,

community leadership and philanthropy that is unmatched. Minnesota

businesses are responsible for nearly half of all charitable grants sourced

in the state, a key to sustaining our state’s remarkable quality of life.

Homegrown businesses and their employees are central to Minnesota’s

economic success. We create good-paying jobs, spur economic

development, and attract investment to Minnesota. Businesses also

pay more than 40 percent of Minnesota’s state and local taxes, helping

to fund our schools, infrastructure, and essential public services.

WHY BUSINESS MATTERSTO MINNESOTA

Creating and retaining great jobs and

the best quality of life in America

M I N N E S O TA B U S I N E S S PA R T N E R S H I PM I N N E S O TA B U S I N E S S PA R T N E R S H I P

WE SAVE LIVESMinnesota is home to some of the nation’s most renowned health care institutions and innovative medical technology companies, helping to make Minnesota the top state for health care quality and access.

WE KEEP YOU HEALTHYMinnesota companies are leading providers of health and wellness solutions, providing access to the treatments, technologies, and therapies that lead to healthier lives and stronger communities.

WE FEED THE WORLDMany of the most iconic food brands in the world were homegrown in Minnesota. The companies behind them are developing sustainable food solutions for a rapidly changing world.

WE HELP YOU PROSPERMinnesota boasts a thriving and diverse financial services sector that employs more than 140,000 Minnesotans and is a critical driver of the state’s economy.

WE BUILD THE FUTUREBuilders and manufacturers are the engine of Minnesota’s economic development and growth. They are the local businesses and local labor behind U.S. Bank Stadium, Surly Brewery, Union Depot and other landmarks.

WE DEVELOP TALENT Minnesota’s world-class educational institutions are preparing today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders.

WE KEEP YOU POWEREDMinnesota’s energy producers and providers are meeting the diverse energy needs of Minnesota and beyond with a commitment to efficiency, performance, and sustainability.

WE HAVE WHAT YOU WANTMinnesota’s vibrant and diverse retail, consumer products, and travel sectors support hundreds of thousands of jobs across the state and contribute more than $46 billion to the state’s economy.

WE SOLVE PROBLEMSThe Twin Cities is home to many leading law firms and professional services companies, due in part to Minnesota’s high concentration of Fortune 500 companies and other large employers. These firms not only enable organizations to solve complex problems, they also provide thought leadership on the biggest issues facing businesses and governmental institutions.

WE CLEAN WATER AND AIRMinnesota’s water and air technology companies are global leaders on filtration, purification, conservation, and sustainability. These companies and their 15,000+ Minnesota employees have made the state a hub for clean water and air solutions.

WE KEEP YOU CONNECTEDFrom lightning fast broadband to broadcast TV, Minnesota’s media, communications, and logistics companies employ tens of thousands of employees who keep you connected to the world.

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