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Minnesota Moves Forward With Pioneering Biotech Advances, Alternative Energy

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Jun/Jul 08)

“Despite a challenging national economy, Minnesota continues to be active in growth and innovation,” says Kirsten Morell, communications director for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development She credits the medical devices, mining, and renewable energy sectors for helping to build Minnesota’s economic growth. More

A Conversation With… Mark Lofthus, Director of Business Development, Minnesota Dept. of Trade & Economic Development

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Jun/Jul 07)

“While Southwest Minnesota focuses on renewable energy with wind turbine development, rural Minnesota is also very involved in the ethanol industry. As of February 2007, we had 16 ethanol plants, with five more under construction. By 2008, our ethanol production is expected to reach 1 billion gallons, consuming approximately one-fourth of the state’s corn crop.” More
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Minnesota Power, Econ. Dev. - www.mnpower.com/econdev

Minnesota Power provides reliable, competetively priced energy and private-sector leadership in economic development. We have the resources, connections, and experience ot help companies locate sites and secure capital for projects in Northeast Minnesota, Central Minnesota, and Northwest Wisconsin.
Jennifer Hawkins

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St. Cloud Area Dev. Partnership - www.scapartnership.com

St. Cloud Area Economic Development Partnership of Central Minnesota The greater St. Cloud area of Central Minnesota — Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne counties — offers a quality, skilled, highly educated work force anchored by 23,000 students at sevem colleges and universities; low land and utility costs at shovel-ready industrial parks; and we're just a 30-minute drive to the northwestern Minneapolis–St. Paul suburbs. A thriving regional cultural, healthcare, business, and retail center, we are one of the fastest-growing markets in the United States. Strong industry clusters in bioscience, printing, optics, financial services, granite fabrication, wood products, metal manufacturing, and logistics provide unique opportunities for synergy and business expansion. Tax-free JOBZ zones are frosting on the cake!
Henry Fischer, Dev. Dir.
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St. Cloud, MN 56301
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