GET TO KNOW THE GMNP
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.
ADVOCACY
We focus on the issues that matter to Greater Minnesota communities, including economic and workforce development, housing, child care, broadband, and infrastructure.
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.
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
RFP open for Greater Minnesota Small Cities Housing Aid
The application materials for the Greater Minnesota Small Cities (Tier II Cities) Housing Aid Grant Program are now available on the Minnesota Housing website. The…
Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank announces Child Care Capacity report
Late last month, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis released its Child Care Capacity Report detailing the results of its child care tracking initiative. The…
First Children’s Finance – Annual child care supply/demand gap analysis released
First Children’s Finance (FCF) recently released its annual Child Care Need Summary. A key takeaway from this year’s report is that the Greater Minnesota child care shortage remains dire,…
Funding available through Rural Child Care Innovation Program
First Children’s Finance (FCF), in partnership with the MN Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), is now accepting applications for funding from the Rural…