Welcome to the Saint Paul/East Metro
The Saint Paul/East Metro area (including communities in Ramsey, Washington and Dakota counties and parts of western Wisconsin) is an economically diverse, fast-growing and dynamic region. Part of the burgeoning Twin Cities metropolitan area, the Saint Paul East Metro area is home to more than 1.1 million people and dozens of industry-leading companies like 3M, Medtronic, Ecolab, and Travelers, among many others. The area is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live, most recently by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance as #2 on its list of the “50 Smart Places to Live.”
The Twin Cities also boasts one of the most competitive environments for business in the world. According to the 2006 Development Report Card for the States, released by the Corporation for Enterprise Development, Minnesota and Massachusetts have the best economic climates in the U.S. The states were the only two to earn straight “As” for the vitality of their businesses, the performance of their economies for workers and their positioning for future economic growth.
Its friendly and warm character, diverse residents, innovative spirit, quality labor force and focused revitalization efforts make this region a destination place for visitors, prospective residents and businesses.
It’s no wonder then that so many individuals, families, high-tech leaders and Fortune 500 companies have chosen to settle in the Saint Paul/East Metro area.
Its “big small town” quality of life is conducive to prosperity and growth. In today’s wireless global economy, businesses can locate almost anywhere in the world. Fortunately, more than 28,000 companies choose to be in the Saint Paul/East Metro area, creating 510,000 jobs and millions of dollars in economic activity to our community. But what keeps these firms here? The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce conducts an annual business retention survey of companies in the region and reports that the key competitive advantage cited is the unprecedented quality of life and quality of the workforce. These competitive strengths help retain businesses here and are important for attracting companies in an increasingly mobile economy.
The heart of the region is the City of Saint Paul—Minnesota’s state capital. Commanding a spectacular view up and down the Mississippi River, Saint Paul’s downtown features world headquarters for leading companies like Gander Mountain, Ecolab and Securian, as well as a wide range of housing options and major league entertainment at Xcel Energy Center (home of the National Hockey League Minnesota Wild and National Lacrosse League Minnesota Swarm).
Surrounding Saint Paul are dozens of unique, prosperous and beautiful communities that nearly one million people call home and thousands of businesses call their headquarters. These communities range from quaint river towns like Stillwater and Hudson, Wisconsin to thriving suburban communities such as Roseville and Eagan. There is much happening in the Saint Paul/East Metro area. Read on to find out why people are talking about the region and discover all the characteristics that make it one of the nation’s best places to start a business and a life.
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