Why the Minnesota Technology Corridor?
Minnesota is home to one of the country's largest and fastest-growing technology regions. Located just north of Minneapolis/St. Paul, the Minnesota Technology Corridor is a highly collaborative region that spans two counties and five cities. There are more than 1,000 available acres of land and up to 250 premier parcels for development.
$28 billion
Economic impact of the technology industry.
9.3%
Share of the technology industry compared to the total economy.
7.4%
Percentage of the workforce in tech.
15th
Rank in overall tech employment in the country.
59.8k
Overall tech job postings in the area.
35,861
Residents employed in tech manufacturing.
Choose the Minnesota Technology Corridor for its internet and utility access. The region is known for its fast internet and reliable connectivity. It has excellent fiber optic capacity and multiple carriers to work with. The utilities in the area are reliable and affordable, with 100% renewable energy options available.
The Minnesota Technology Corridor is also easy to get to. It is only 30 minutes from Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP), a top-ranked airport that supports 35 million passengers a year.
Finally, the people who live here make the Minnesota Technology Corridor as strong as it is. Minneapolis ranks second in the country for residents with higher education degrees. Half of all residents have an associate's degree or higher. This highly educated workforce is ready to staff your organization and meet your needs.
Notable Awards
- Minneapolis received an official Tech Hub designation by the White House in 2023.
- Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport earns the Best Airport in North America title for 2022 and 2023.
- Inc. Magazine ranked Minneapolis as one of the Best Places to Start a Business in 2020. The city scored exceptionally high for the rate of entrepreneurship and business creation.
- Minneapolis/Saint Paul is the #2 “Best of the Midwest” startup city in 2023. The region scores high on startup activity and access to resources such as talent, investors, accelerators, universities, and government support.
- Hired named Minneapolis one of the Best Cities for Tech Jobs in 2024.
- Connexus Energy, Minnesota’s largest member-owned nonprofit electric cooperative, was ranked fourth in Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024.
