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MAKING GREATER MINNESOTA'S VOICE STRONGER

The Greater Minnesota Partnership is an advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that state policies and funding foster economic growth across Greater Minnesota.

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Mission & History

Since our founding in 2013, the GMNP has served as a relentless advocate for economic development policies and resources that benefit Greater Minnesota.

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ADVOCACY

We focus on the issues that matter to Greater Minnesota communities, including economic and workforce development, housing, child care, broadband, and infrastructure.

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Membership

The Greater Minnesota Partnership brings together almost 100 businesses, economic development organizations, local governments, chambers of commerce, higher education institutions, and nonprofits committed to promoting economic growth and stimulating prosperity.

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Join us in speaking up for Greater Minnesota

The GMNP has played a vital role in the passage of key legislation for Greater Minnesota, securing hundreds of millions of dollars to support economic development across the state. By becoming a member, you can help the GMNP become an even more effective advocate for Greater Minnesota businesses and communities.

LATEST UPDATES

DEED: Businesses report cautious optimism, but higher costs, for year ahead

August 4, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced survey results today that indicate that while businesses in Minnesota have concerns about operating costs, consumer…

GMNP Legislative Wrap-Up

July 15, 2025

Click to view the recording of the GMNP Legislative Wrap-Up webinar on July 15, 2025. The webinar slides are available here. 

DEED awards more than $5 million in BDPI to North Branch, Sartell, Willmar

June 27, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced that more than $5 million in total funding has been awarded to the cities of North…

Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant RFP is open

April 11, 2025

Application materials for the Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant Program Request Responses must be completed via the Cvent survey tool and will close on Thursday,…