Minnsights Blog

The Quarterly Economic Snapshot is an overview of key indicators measuring Minnesota’s current economic performance. Analysis is provided in partnership with Grow Minnesota! and the Minnesota Chamber Foundation.

The Grow Minnesota! program was founded in 2003 on a simple premise: chambers of commerce and economic development organizations can advance Minnesota’s economy by proactively connecting businesses to resources to grow and expand in the state. This has remained Grow Minnesota!’s core mission for nearly twenty years.

Where does your first thought go when you think of Minnesota’s economy? In honor of National Small Business Week, the Minnesota Chamber would like to salute the contributions of small business to Minnesota’s economy. 

Minnesota United FC CEO Shari Ballard highlighted another incredible Women in Business event, this time at beautiful Allianz Field. Guests enjoyed a conversation with Shari moderated by Minnesota United FC color commentator Kyndra de St. Aubin on topics ranging from being a woman in leadership to what ties Minnesota United to Minnesota's economy and sense of community. 

Businesses across Minnesota are innovators, constantly improving their sustainability efforts and evolving to be as environmentally and socially conscious as possible.