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The Minnesota Technology Corridor is supported by one of the most innovative energy companies in the nation, according to Fast Company. Connexus Energy, the largest member-owned nonprofit electric cooperative in Minnesota was recently ranked fourth in the energy category for the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024. Not only is...
The member-owned utility Connexus Energy, serving around 145,000 consumers north of the Twin Cities, was one of the first cooperatives in the U.S. to develop a smart grid. In 2023, it became the first utility in the region to break ground for batteries at a substation, as part of a...
The Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Region is an official Tech Hub according to the U.S. Department of Commerce – and Governor Tim Walz is wasting no time promoting this designation. Walz recently visited Australia for the state's first-ever trade mission with the country where he promoted the state’s dedication to education...
Today, President Biden and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo will announce the designation of 31 communities across the country as Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs (Tech Hubs) through the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration. These Tech Hubs will catalyze investment in technologies critical to economic growth, national security, and...
Data center sites have financial motivation to place their companies on a shovel-ready area in the Corridor!MN Tech Corridor’s electric costs are 23 percent lower than the national average. Minnesota businesses with fewer than 25 employees that focus on research of qualifying high-tech can potentially gain up to $1 million in...
Your business can gain a competitive advantage by quickly closing on a shovel-ready site in the MN Tech Corridor. Choose a site, skip the logistics, and receive official certification in weeks to begin construction immediately. The Corridor Offers Quality Shovel-Ready Sites In this day and age, businesses must stay up-to-speed with the...
Find cost-effective shovel-ready manufacturing sites in the MN Tech Corridor for your facility. The region offers more than 500 available acres ideal for manufacturers looking for low-cost working space. Claim Your Manufacturing Sites Businesses can save money with a manufacturing site in the MN Tech Corridor. Industrial workspaces in the area come...
Low Tax Rates in the MN Tech Corridor
Aug 28 2023The MN Tech Corridor offers low tax rates for businesses. With low taxes, affordable real estate costs, and reasonably priced utilities, tech companies in this region are primed to experience efficiency and substantial growth.MN Tech Corridor Tax FeaturesCompanies looking for low business costs in the MN Tech Corridor may find...
What’s in it for Data Center Sites?
Aug 21 2023Data center sites located in the Corridor have several benefits and opportunities to enjoy. With shovel-ready sites for your data-driven business, the Corridor is the place to be.
Perks for Data Center Sites in a Tech-Centered Region
Choosing a shovel-ready spot in the region to build your...
It’s not hard to find skilled and knowledgeable tech talent in the Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul region (MSP). Your business can quickly find tech workers with the experience and background needed to fill open positions.
No Shortage of Tech Talent in MSP
Bring your business to MSP and employ...
When your business sets its sights on a shovel-ready site in the MN Tech Corridor, you can look forward to reliable internet services. With the added perk of an easily accessible interstate, you can anticipate continued convenience and efficiency.
High-Speed Internet for Businesses
MN Tech Corridor businesses have...
Enter the MN Tech Corridor to be surrounded by tech companies, and leave at any time with easy access to I-35. MN Tech Corridor companies are in close range of frequently-accessed hotspots and useful resources.
The MSA International Airport is a half-hour drive away.
Four professional sports stadiums...
After choosing a shovel-ready data center site, construction can start quickly! In the MN Tech Corridor, you can receive building permits in under a month. With no red tape, and officials willing to work with businesses, building here is an incredibly easy experience.
Additional benefits of locating a data...
Tech Industry Workers in the MSP Region
Jul 17 2023Over the last five years, the Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul region (MSP) has seen a 10 percent increase in tech jobs. The region has more than 136,000 tech jobs and still room for more growth.
Minneapolis-St. Paul Region Tech Employment
Every industry today—whether in MSP or another region—employs tech...
How Fast Can You Build on Shovel-Ready Sites?
Jul 10 2023Amazon discovered it’s possible to build on shovel-ready sites in the MN Tech Corridor faster than anywhere else in the MSP region. Building permits can be ready in less than a month and construction can commence right away. Plus, you can secure a shovel-ready site for your business here at...
Your Minnesota-based business can partner with nearby Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies. Businesses in the Minnesota Technology Corridor are only a half hour from all 18 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Minnesota. Plus, there are also 25 Fortune 1000 companies headquartered in the state.
Surrounding Brands Can Help...
Where to Find Shovel-Ready Manufacturing Sites
Jun 26 2023Look no further for the perfect manufacturing site to build your factory. The MN Tech Corridor has over 500 acres available for commercial or industrial purposes, plus other land for specific projects. Manufacturing sites are shovel-ready and permits can be issued in under a month!
Shovel-Ready Manufacturing Sites Near...
Midwest Shovel-Ready Sites with Incentives
Jun 19 2023Businesses have many advantages with a shovel-ready site in the Midwest. The surrounding area offers financial perks as well as convenience factors that contribute to a happy work environment.
You will be less than a half hour from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
You will have easy access...
In 2022, the Centerville City Council approved one of the city’s shovel-ready sites as the home of a new Amazon distribution site. The new workplace will include a warehouse, truck terminal, and office building between 20th and 21st Avenues.
Amazon Center Built on Shovel-Ready Site Creates Jobs
The...
Lower your real estate cost and increase profitability by moving your business to a Twin Cities commercial property! It is easy to save money on resources in this new location.
Enjoy Successful Business Development with a Twin Cities Commercial Property
There are several factors that contribute to the success of...
A prime location surrounded by Fortune 500 and tech companies, the Minnesota Technology Corridor always welcomes new workers to join its workforce. We take pride in our strong tech presence and ability for companies to recruit from the many Twin Cities universities.
The Corridor has abundant opportunities in other...
Shovel-Ready Sites in Minnesota
May 22 2023The Minnesota Technology Corridor currently has a handful of shovel-ready sites available for businesses that are ready to establish headquarters or relocate. Whether your company needs a manufacturing site, data center site, or distribution site, the Corridor has just the space for you.
Businesses Settle in Minnesota-Based Shovel-Ready Sites...
Amazon announced last year that they will be utilizing a shovel-ready site as the setting for a new facility in the Minnesota Technology Corridor. Centerville—one of the cities that makes up the Corridor—is the location for their 140,000-square-foot building.
Centerville Shovel-Ready Site a New Home To New Amazon...
Your Twin Cities commercial property is bound to flourish near the Corridor. Low costs for businesses and employees make having a Twin Cities commercial property the perfect spot for tech companies to locate.
Affordable Location for your Twin Cities Commercial Property
There is a lot to look forward...