Greater MSP is the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership that focuses on attracting investment, talent, and business development in the region. It aims to support economic growth and innovation within the area, self-described as a key resource for businesses looking to expand or relocate.

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GREATER MSP Partnership | 5,654 followers on LinkedIn. We accelerate regional competitiveness and growth through job creation, capital investment and strategic initiatives. | GREATER MSP  (Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership) is a private non-profit organization (501C3) dedicated to providing public and private sector leadership, coordination and engagement to grow the economy of the 16-County Minneapolis Saint Paul region. With its economic development partners from throughout the region, GREATER MSP is advancing a coordinated regional economic development strategy, a coordinated regional brand to promote the region’s assets, and a coordinated regional business retention, expansion, and recruitment program to stimulate capital investment and job creation in the region.

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THE GREATER MSP BUSINESS INVESTMENT TEAM works with a variety of partners to help businesses expand or relocate in Greater MSP.

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Washington, D.C.–based DG Fuels announced the selection of a site for a roughly $5B manufacturing facility and hundreds of good jobs in Moorhead, Minn., that will produce low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using agricultural and wood waste as feedstock. The 193M gallons projected by DG Fuels would represent nearly half of the fuel used at the MSP International Airport. A milestone for the MN SAF Hub, and the state’s most significant commitment toward commercial-scale SAF production, the news demonstrates how building a new SAF economy in Minnesota will create opportunities that stretch from the MSP tarmac to every corner of the state. The announcement also reflects Minnesota’s compelling value proposition to SAF producers, which includes abundant and diverse feedstocks, clean electricity, mature rail networks and strong state support. https://hubs.li/Q02X0Vf10

"In the classroom, we are preparing the leaders of tomorrow. In the lab, we are seeking solutions to society's greatest challenges,” said Dr. Rebecca Cunningham , President of the University of Minnesota . “And in the community, we are finding new ways to improve health, safety and well-being.” Those are a few reasons why she has joined the GREATER MSP Board of Directors. “The University of Minnesota will continue to play an essential role in accelerating economic growth and prosperity throughout the region for generations to come.” Join us in welcoming Dr. Cunningham to the Board!

The GREATER MSP Partnership welcomes Solventum to the region, where it will establish its headquarters in Eagan and join the ranks of Fortune 500 companies that call Minnesota home. A 3M spinoff, Solventum instantly becomes a key player in the statewide economy and health and medical technology sector. By investing in Minnesota, it will contribute to the nation’s leading health and medical innovation ecosystem: the U.S. Tech Hub for med-tech. This is a huge win for the Greater MSP region and Minnesota. https://lnkd.in/g5m-r2wm

Great news: Baxter International Inc. 's International’s kidney care business plans to locate a $41M research and development center in Golden Valley. Expected to create about 70 jobs, the R&D center will be one of four around the world for Vantive, the kidney care unit. With $3.2M in Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) financing incentives, this new center is one of more than a dozen projects our business investment team is engaged in to secure and expand industries that create good jobs for our region. https://lnkd.in/geEi-CRF

Thanks to everyone who attended Itasca Project's “Catalyzing Civic Leadership: What’s Next for Our Region” event at Union Depot. We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to each one of our 300+ attendees for making the gathering such a memorable and meaningful experience. It was wonderful to see so many leaders together in celebration of the wellspring and continued flourishing of civic leadership in our region.

The Itasca Project announced that Steve Grove, CEO and publisher of The Minnesota Star Tribune , will become its chair effective January 2025. Grove, who serves on Itasca’s executive leadership council, will succeed John Naylor, recently retired president and CEO of Medica . “Itasca has become a national model for collaboration across business, nonprofit, philanthropy, education and public sectors,” Grove said. “I’m pleased to help the new team grow the impact of this work at such an important time for Minnesota.” https://hubs.li/Q02VmGf70

We’re recruiting for the role of Managing Director, MedTech. Minnesota MedTech 3.0 (MMT3.0) is a cross-sector hub to grow Minnesota’s global leadership in MedTech innovation. This role will play a central role in the implementation of the MMT3.0 strategy as the regional innovation officer driving cross-sector collaboration to grow Minnesota’s leadership in medical technology innovation. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader and recognized medical technology expert with deep cross-functional leadership experience, a strong track-record of standing up and operationalizing new, complex enterprises, a proven history of delivering on commitments and achieving demonstrated impact, deep commitment to Minnesota, and a passion for advancing equity and inclusion. Apply now and/or share with your networks. https://lnkd.in/gvErxKG7

GREATER MSP President & CEO Peter Frosch recently sat down with SmartBrief to discuss the Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub and its efforts to integrate SAF into the global airline industry. Learn more about the cross-sector hub, the economic and environmental benefits of SAF and the vision for a decarbonized air travel by making SAF a reality. https://lnkd.in/gE8RKKMY

New Route Anouncement! Delta is increasing connectivity to Europe with the addition of a brand-new nonstop service from its hub in Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Copenhagen (CPH) starting May 2025, operating three times weekly. With the addition of this new route, Delta will provide customers traveling from MSP nonstop access to seven European destinations. Read more: https://ow.ly/JVIr50TJKsv

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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott made a $1.5 million donation to Minneapolis-based Mni Sota Fund , a Minnesota wealth-building nonprofit that focuses on Native first-time homebuyers. Its work is part of a strategy to address vast gaps in homeownership across the region, particularly for Native Minnesotans. The unexpected donation gives a boost to the nonprofit, now leading a capital campaign to build a headquarters, generate more lending capital and expand its team. Several GREATER MSP staff serve on an advisory committee for the Mni Sota Fund's capital campaign. https://lnkd.in/gck9wRh6

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