Why Minneapolis
From medical technology to nanotechnology, from pharmaceuticals to biofuels, Minnesota industries are creating new, diverse and sustainable economic advances in the fast-growing field of biotechnology.
Minnesota is a dominant player in medical devices, renewable fuels and materials science. The University of Minnesota is on track to become one of the top 3 research universities in the country. The creation of BioBusiness Alliance, LifeScience Alley and the Minnesota Partnership put Minnesota at the forefront of biotechnology innovation.
Minneapolis offers more than a wealth of corporate and public resources. Minneapolis offers a centrally located, easily accessible location with 30,000 hotel rooms, plus world-renowned theaters, restaurants and tax-free shopping!
Minneapolis is poised to be your strategic partner for all your event needs. Meet Minneapolis, the Official Convention and Visitors Association, has comprehensive attendance-building programs and Meeting Services Plus can provide full-service solutions for all your meeting planning needs.
Look to Meet Minneapolis to help you access the numerous benefits Minnesota has to offer.
Cargill reports on 2008 2nd-quarter fiscal earnings
University of Minnesota is granted $14 million for a health study
St. Jude Medical named FORTUNE Magazine's Most Admired Medical Products and Equipment Company
Six new biomedical research laboratories over 10 years approved for the University of Minnesota