Economic Development

How Good is the Metro’s Business Climate?

The Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce's "MSP Business Vitality Index" compares the Twin Cities to seven similar metro areas across the country.

August 2010

North Dakota's economy has remained strong despite the recession, in large part because of agriculture and energy.

Prairie Powerhouse

An economy built on agriculture and energy has helped boost North Dakota’s economy during the recession.

May 2009

Marketing in Translation

Marketing in Translation

The challenges of marketing abroad.

February 2009

In Good Control

In Good Control

Some Minnesota companies are still positive that establishing manufacuring facilities in China is the right move.

December 2008

Duncan Otis, Otis Associates

Natives Know Best

Duncan Otis focuses on helping companies recruit native citizens for executive-level positions abroad.

December 2008

Who's Investing in Minnesota Companies?

A look at who’s supplying Minnesota’s venture capital.

December 2008

Mark Kennedy

Econ Club

Mark Kennedy co-founded the Economic Club of Minnesota to engage the community with local and national business and goverment leaders.

November 2008

Poldi Gerard and Viet Ngo

Lemna's African Adventures

Lemna's international division builds water, energy, transportation, and housing projects in developing countries around the world.

November 2008

New Dehli

Trade Mission at Work

Minnesota expects to see an increase in trade with India for 2008.

November 2008

Putting Import Data to Work

Putting Import Data to Work

TradeIQ database software compiles information to help companies find new customers, know who their competitors are buying from, and analyze their market.

October 2008

Dennis Schultz, Suzlon Rotor Corporation's president and COO

When Suzlon Came to Town

Suzlon Energy Limited has pumped jobs and money into Pipestone, Minnesota. The problem? Not enough workers.

June 2008

Downtown's Next Renovation?

Elliot Park is downtown's final chapter in redevelopment.

May 2008

Corporate Events: Mostly No Hard Sells

Some businesses are finding ways to highlight their brands and products at the GOP convention.

April 2008

Grand Opportunities Pending

Based on spending history at other national political conventions, visitors to the Twin Cities for the convention will likely spend $64.6 million here.

April 2008

Paying for the Party

The non-partisan host committee for the RNC is 100 local political and business leaders responsible for raising an additional $60 million.

April 2008

The Connector

Meet the man who helped St. Paul land the Republican National Convention.

April 2008

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