The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to rapidly adopt new ways of operating while limiting exposure to COVID-19. Not only have Minnesota businesses led the way in adopting these best practices, but many of them have stepped up to supply products and technologies that limit the spread of the virus. 

A collection of webinars on how your business can better navigate COVID-19

Navigating the 2021 Business Benchmarks

Click each section to read firsthand accounts on how these issues are impacting Minnesota's business leaders. And be sure to check out the data-driven dashboards to see how Minnesota compares to other states in a number of critical indicators.

Minnesota’s hard-working, highly-skilled workforce has long-driven its economic success. But for the state to continue to compete into the future, it must work to break down barriers to employment and advancement, close achievement gaps, and understand and utilize the demographics of our future workforce.

Over the last five years, there is no topic that Minnesota employers have discussed more than workforce. Many struggled to find enough workers, with the right skills, in the right location, who can fulfill their business needs.