Aside from being named one of the best states for business (No. 8, Forbes, 2013) and being recognized as one of the 10 best cities for young entrepreneurs (Nerd Wallet), Minneapolis St. Paul truly
is a strong, competitive place to start or further a career.
In fact, Minnesota boats more Fortune 500 headquarters
than just about any other state.
Long ago, agriculture helped Minneapolis earn a
reputation as the “Flour Milling Capital of the World”
or “Mill City.” Today the state is still known for its
export of agricultural products, as well as for being
the birthplace of companies like Pillsbury and General
Mills, both of which originated in St. Anthony Falls in
Minneapolis.
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With 19 Fortune 500 companies and rankings as the No. 4 best metro area
for business (Market Watch) and No. 22 on the Best Places for Business and
Careers (Forbes, 2012), the Twin Cities is the place to jump-start your career.
Even in a weakened economy our workers are still thriving. Whether you’re
looking to soar at a high-powered company or make your mark at a small
business, there’s plenty of work to go around.
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