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Amazon is building a new 140,000-square-foot facility in Centerville, MN, in the heart of the Minnesota Technology Corridor. Known for a fast speed-to-market, the Corridor has been attracting interest from technology, manufacturing and distribution companies. “It’s possible to get a project approved in two months,” said Chris Eng, Economic Developmen...Continue Reading

New Website Engages Businesses and Site Selectors Looking to Relocate or Startup RAMSEY, MN -- Minnesota Technology Corridor recently launched a newly redesigned website, created by Golden Shovel Agency, to further strengthen its online presence and foster economic growth. The website has a new and improved look and features all th...Continue Reading

If you are not spending as much time developing your future workforce as you are engaging your current one, then you are falling behind your competition.  That was just one of the key takeaways from the World Forum for Foreign Direct Investment held in early May in Edinburgh, Scotland.  The global competitio...Continue Reading

Ever worried about losing talent to big employers on the East or West Coasts? Ever been frustrated by an outdated skills evaluation approach for new hires? Ever needed to reboot your internal professional development strategy to develop your own team? Ever wondered how to win your first playoff series since 2004? If any o...Continue Reading

Minnesota’s technology talent problem is well documented. News headlines, reports, and press releases have highlighted the fact that the demand for technology workers in fields such as software development is far outstripping the current supply. In fact, Minnesota averages more than 7,000 job postings per month for Software Developers and Softwar...Continue Reading

In June, the Star Tribune reported that year-over-year inflation in the Twin Cities was 8.7%. Soaring inflation and rising real estate prices are leading some Twin Cities businesses to ask, “how can I reduce my overhead to fight inflation?”  Twin Cities Businesses Fight Inflation By Lowering the Cost-of-Doing Business  The Minnesota Technolog...Continue Reading

On our website you can access demographic data for the Minnesota Technology Corridor and the region. We’re making it easy for business owners and site selectors to view the data they need to make a decision to expand within the Corridor.  How to Access Free Demographic Data on the Minnesota Technolog...Continue Reading

What makes a good location for a data center? There are quite a few factors, and some of the most important are the availability of space, land, and power. However, emerging technologies that will require edge computing — such as 5G, virtual reality and metaverse applications, AI, and self-driving car...Continue Reading

Much like the rest of the country, Minnesota companies are struggling to find talent. In fact, there are currently nearly two and a half jobs for every job seeker in the state.1 The tech sector is no exception, with over 26,000 positions posted on average every month and an expecte...Continue Reading

Minnesota has long been recognized as a medical device hub, thanks in large part to giants like Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and others. But over the years, the state’s technological input has grown and diversified significantly. As part of our ongoing reporting on Minnesota’s tech scene, we’re rounding up some o...Continue Reading

Online business databases can be an effective and low-cost way to identify other companies in your market – whether as potential suppliers, competitors or potential customers. Such datasets are often only a starting point, but they can be a valuable tool to assess the landscape and further refine your marke...Continue Reading

The Quarterly Economic Snapshot is an overview of key indicators measuring Minnesota’s current economic performance. Analysis is provided in partnership with Grow Minnesota! and the Minnesota Chamber Foundation. HIGHLIGHTS: Minnesota’s real GDP expanded by 5.0% in the fourth quarter of 2021, ranking 37th best among all states. Minnesota exports grew to $23.5 billio...Continue Reading

Minnesota is highly ranked for the assets that make for a strong technology cluster - education, top talent, money being directed towards R&D, affordable sites and low energy rates. The state also ranks highly for the quality of life factors that make technology workers want to live in the area...Continue Reading

Competing on a national and global scale for large economic development projects — and winning — is a sure sign of a community’s vitality. A community’s ability to position large-scale, shovel-ready land tracts for investment consideration exponentially increases its ability to secure desired jobs and capital investment at the loca...Continue Reading

Michael A. Jackson launched Black Tech Talent two years ago to support Black tech professionals, diversify the workforce, and boost Minnesota’s profile. Since then, conversations about racial equity have reached unparalleld heights in response to the 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. Protesters rallied across Minnesota and the worl...Continue Reading

In April, we draw attention to the important role that Information Technology (IT) plays as a key driver of growth in our state and local economy. IT workers are employed across every industry in Minnesota and across the state – and demand and wages are high.  The Minnesota Department of Employmen...Continue Reading