"We must build on Minnesota’s tradition of innovation and entrepreneurialism. To ensure success of our economy, we need to reduce taxes and regulatory burdens, reduce barriers which inhibit the creation of good paying jobs, and need to prepare ourselves to be successful in the highly educated, worldwide hyper-competitive economy we are now seeing." &mdash Laura Brod

Growing the Minnesota Economy

The Minnesota Advantage: A quality, well educated workforce; a good work ethic; a superior quality of life; a strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurialism.

The Path to Progress

Build Up Our Strengths.

Wisely invest in the people and facilities needed to assist our business small businesses leap the barriers to expansion and survival. Invest in R&D (research and development) so that Minnesota’s tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship can continue to thrive.

Reduce the Barriers to Job Growth.

Reduce the government red-tape, excessive regulations, and frivolous lawsuits that stifle the growth of our businesses and that keep others from locating in Minnesota.

Maintain a Tax Code that Encourages Growth and Prosperity.

Reduce or eliminate business taxes on investment and free up more capital for new hires, better wages and benefits, and new equipment purchases.

Create a Highly Trained Workforce Through World-Class Education.

Focus on Workforce Development and Job Training.

Create incentives for businesses to train workers and partner with our community colleges to provide workforce development for the business community.

Support and Promote the Quality of Life in Our Communities.

It's not all about taxes and business costs. Today's employers are looking for great places for their workers to live. We need to ensure strong communities which are safe places for families to live, work, play, raise a family, as well as a great place to do business.

Promote Fiscal Restraint.

Hold the line on government spending and effectively provide services so that we can keep more of the hard earned taxpayer dollars working in the economy rather than expanding government at a pace which Minnesotans simply cannot afford.