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Grow Minnesota!

Grow Minnesota! is Minnesota's first purely private sector, statewide business retention and expansion program. Its primary goal is to strengthen and grow Minnesota's economy. Initiated by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce in September 2003, Grow Minnesota! is carried out in partnership with local chambers of commerce from across the state. Almost forty local chambers were selected as our partners for 2006-2007, the fourth year of the program.

The Minnesota Chamber firmly believes the private sector must take the lead on retention visits giving economic development more "eyes and ears" statewide.

Mission

Under the leadership of the Minnesota Chamber and local chamber partners, Grow Minnesota! will promote statewide collaboration on growing Minnesota's economy.

Grow Minnesota! will improve the economic vitality of Minnesota by 1) Encouraging companies to remain and expand in Minnesota, 2) Establishing stronger ties between private sector companies and their business advocates, and 3) Recommending community and public-sector responses to the trends affecting the development of the state's economy.

Over time, Grow Minnesota! will assume the responsibility of marketing Minnesota to the nation and world.

Solving Company Specific Problems

Community: Fergus Falls
Company: Quality Circuits is a full-service printed circuit manufacturer in Fergus Falls. It employs 115 and has been a part of the community since 1988.
Issue: This leading employer in the community is looking to expand in the near future.
Assistance: The Minnesota Chamber, recognizing the importance of keeping these quality jobs, contacted Governor Pawlenty’s office. In turn, the governor contacted Quality Circuits President Wayne Dirkman and thanked the company for its investment in Fergus Falls and Minnesota.
Result: The Minnesota Chamber believes the call from the governor influenced the company’s decision to keep its two immediate expansions in Fergus Falls.
Kathi Schaff, Minnesota Chamber: “The timing of the Grow Minnesota! visit was crucial. Local business leaders assisted on several Fergus Falls visits. They clearly see the importance of regular retention visits to ensure local companies stay and grow in Fergus Falls.”

Download 2006-2007 Annual Report

Minneapolis TSX Roadshow

Tuesday, June 24, 2008
The Marquette Hotel
Windows on Minnesota
710 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis

Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange are coming to Minneapolis to demonstrate the strength of the Canadian capital markets, and why you should consider it for your next round of capital.

2007 Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution National Survey

The manufacturing and wholesale distribution segments in the United States continue to see positive growth across several industry segments, according to the RSM McGladrey 2007 Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution National Survey. Conducted this spring, the second annual RSM McGladrey survey provides insights into what CEOs, CFOs, and other senior industry executives are thinking, doing and planning to grow their businesses in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Participants were asked questions about cost structure, profitability, technology initiatives, operations, globalization and more. View the 2007 Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Survey Results.

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