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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 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…

Applications now open for DEED child care grants

October 1, 2024

The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), through its Child Care Community Partnerships Office, is seeking proposals from qualified responders to receive grants to…

LISTEN: 2024 Legislative Session Preview

January 25, 2024

GMNP Executive Director Scott McMahon was featured on the latest episode of the Center for Rural Policy and Development’s podcast “Center of Everywhere.” Scott joined…

Governor Walz unveils proposed capital budget for 2024

January 17, 2024

Yesterday Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the administration’s proposed capital investment plan ahead of the 2024 legislative session. The recommended package…