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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

Funding available through Rural Child Care Innovation Program

December 4, 2025

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…

November budget forecast: Down, up, then down again

December 3, 2025

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its November forecast this morning, providing an updated look at the state’s fiscal situation in the current biennium as…

MMB seeking feedback to inform 2026 capital budget recommendations

November 20, 2025

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking feedback from the public to inform the development of the Governor’s 2026 capital budget recommendations. What is the…

Minnesota Housing will host forum focused on regional housing resources

October 30, 2025

Join Minnesota Housing for the agency’s Central and East Central Regional Housing Forum on Wednesday, November 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the…