Minnsights Blog

Minnesota’s manufacturing sector plays an outsized role in the state’s economy. It is the state’s second largest sector and has a disproportionate impact on other industries. When manufacturing grows, it spurs activity in construction, real estate, professional services, utilities and other industries that supply the needs of local manufacturers.

The kickoff of the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota started, and you can nominate your favorite Minnesota product today. You can do that through August 15, so you’ve got a couple of weeks. We’ll announce the first bracket of voting of those most favorite things right here in Minnesota that you nominate.

The success of Minnesota’s economy is inextricably linked to the vitality and growth of its manufacturing sector. Manufacturing is Minnesota’s second largest sector, making up 12% of the state’s total economy. Many of Minnesota’s most recognizable companies and nationally competitive industry clusters have emerged from the state’s highly diverse manufacturing sector.

It’s been another busy week in the Chamber world. We wrapped up the final session of our Leaders Lab program with a trip to Southern Minnesota. This premier program enhances both personal and professional growth for emerging business leaders. For their final session, we visited businesses in Winona and Rochester.

Leaders Lab is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to engage Minnesota’s developing business leaders (approximately late 20s to 40). It will enhance your personal and professional growth, connect you with business leaders statewide, and provide understanding into what drives Minnesota’s economy and how policy affects the success of business in our state. To learn more about Leaders Lab, click here.