Who We Are
Grow Minnesota!R Partnership was founded by the Minnesota Chamber in 2002 and is the premier private-sector led statewide business retention, business assistance, and business expansion program in Minnesota. The program operates year-round in partnership with close to 80 local chambers and economic development organizations statewide. (Click here for full list of local Grow MN! Partners)
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What we do
The Minnesota Chamber’s Grow Minnesota! Partnership staff, the staff of our local partners, and several hundred volunteers conduct confidential comprehensive one-on-one visits with the owners or managers of close to 1,000 Minnesota businesses each year. We want to understand the needs and concerns of Minnesota businesses as a whole, as well as identify specific opportunities to help individual businesses stay and grow in the state.
Our Grow Minnesota! Partnership team helps Minnesota businesses (including yours) locate the right resource/s and provide professional assistance so your business will succeed, stay and grow in our state. We have successfully linked businesses to all kinds of resources, including:
- Minnesota supplier sourcing
- Workforce recruiting and training
- Business financing programs
- Exporting opportunities
- Technical and regulatory assistance
- Networking and business development opportunities
- Economic and labor market research
- Environmental sustainability and energy conservation assistance
- Training/consulting for entrepreneurs and small businesses
Contact our professional staff to schedule a comprehensive Grow Minnesota! visit or to inquire about resources to help you grow your business in Minnesota.