#2 Best State for Economic OpportunityHow Minnesota Ranks
Business climate. Workforce. Innovation. Infrastructure. Quality of life.
Minnesota consistently ranks at or near the top of all the factors important to business success.
#2 Best State for Economic Opportunity #3 Fortune 500 Companies Per Capita
for Minneapolis-St. Paul
#4 Best Overall State in AmericaDynamic Innovation Ecosystem
Businesses of the future are the startups of today. Our established businesses in Minnesota need a robust innovation ecosystem to provide the ideas and talent to continue to be global leaders.
#1 Medical Device Patents Per Capita #1 Health Technology Cluster in the World #2 Food Product Patents Per Capita #7 Patents Per CapitaWorld-class Infrastructure
Whether you’re shipping goods on a barge down the Mississippi, running your business out of your tractor or shipping products around the world – we are your access point.
Best Airport 6 times in 7 years #1 Port in North America
(Duluth)
#1 In the Midwest for Energy Efficiency #6 On Time Airport in the WorldLearn More about Our World-class Infrastructure
Global Talent Market
When you have a business in Minnesota, you have access to the highest caliber of talent, a workforce that is ready to discover new solutions to the world’s most complex problems.
#1 ACT State Score #3 Labor Force Participation Rate for Women #4 Most Educated State #5 Percent Population with High School DegreeUnmatched Quality of Life
Minnesota is consistently ranked one of the happiest, healthiest, and most prosperous states in the U.S. A top-notch healthcare system, stunning natural landscapes, and a vibrant arts and culture scene offer an unmatched quality of life no matter where you live in the state.