Minneapolis has one of the most thriving corporate climates in the country. Underpinned by 19 diverse Fortune 500 companies including Target Corporation, 3M, Best Buy and General Mills, among others, Minneapolis tends to weather volatile economic conditions better than other cities.
WHY IS MINNEAPOLIS SUCH A GREAT PLACE TO DO BUSINESS?
More than 90 percent of of the primary U.S. industries exist in Minnesota
Minnesota is facing a projected employment increase of over one million jobs between 1996 and 2006
Minnesota's manufactured exports blazed to a record high of $11.8 billion in 2004, growing by 12.5% over the previous year
Minneapolis is a marketing communications mecca with 100 public relations firms, 200 advertising agencies and 250 direct marketing firms
The University of Minnesota is one of the largest universities in the country and is responsible for countless ground-breaking inventions including the heart-lung machine, pacemaker, flight recorder and many more
Other unique accolades that make Minneapolis an ideal meeting location:
Minneapolis has one of the most thriving corporate climates in the country. Underpinned by 19 diverse Fortune 500 companies including Target Corporation, 3M, Best Buy and General Mills, among others, Minneapolis tends to weather volatile economic conditions better than other cities. 
