Global Businesses Choose Minnesota
Approximately 1,200 foreign-owned businesses representing nearly 40 countries operate in Minnesota. Join global giants like Allianz, Agropur, Takeda, and Olympus in the Star of the North.
FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN MINNESOTA: BY THE NUMBERS
Approximately 1,200 — the number of foreign-owned businesses operating in Minnesota
More than 171,600 — the number of workers employed by foreign-owned businesses
$36.7 billion — the amount invested in property, plants and equipment (as of 2020)
MINNESOTA BUSINESS STORY: ROSENBAUER
Austria-based Rosenbauer is the world's largest producer of custom fire trucks worldwide, with 14 factory locations, including Wyoming, Minnesota. Hear from employees and leadership about how Rosenbauer is working with the State of Minnesota on workforce development and growing its talent pipeline.
NOTABLE FOREIGN BUSINESSES IN MINNESOTA
Duluth Railroad / Visit Duluth
WHY MINNESOTA FOR FOREIGN BUSINESS
In Minnesota, U.S. and international businesses have a legacy of building things that last while changing the global economy for the better. From our top-rated transportation and utility infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce to our cross-industry commitment to innovation and inclusive growth, Minnesota is the Star of the North.
Lowry Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis / Max Foster
YOUR GUIDE TO MINNESOTA
The Minnesota Trade Office’s (MTO) Office of Foreign Direct Investment is the dedicated team that can assist you in learning about Minnesota, finding the right site, making industry connections, and accessing incentives for your business.
The MTO has foreign offices covering 131 countries including offices in Canada, Japan, the European Union and the United Kingdom, as well as 12 partner representatives on five continents available to help Minnesota companies export into new markets.
When you invest in Minnesota, Minnesota invests in your long-term success. The MTO’s expert consultants will guide companies through the site location process step by step. Minnesota also ensures companies have a steady supply of highly skilled workers through industry collaborations on workforce training and development. Foreign trade experts at the Minnesota Trade Office can also assist with market and industry insights and technical advice.
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