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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 announces $52 million in broadband funding awards

October 10, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced on Wednesday the recipients of $52 million in grant awards to help expand broadband service…

Workforce Housing 2024 funding awards announced

October 10, 2024

Minnesota Housing’s Board recently approved $38.7 million in funding awards for the Workforce Housing Development Program. Congratulations to the communities who will benefit from these…

Application open for Rural Child Care Innovation Program

October 4, 2024

Through generous funding from the MN Department of Children, Youth, and Families, First Children’s Finance is pleased to offer the Rural Child Care Innovation Program…

DEED awards $20.8M for economic development in Greater MN

October 1, 2024

31 cities, townships, and counties in Greater Minnesota were awarded a total of nearly $21 million in Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) grants from the…