GREATER MSP

We’re excited to share this BBC article highlighting that Minneapolis ranks as one of the happiest places in the world, one of only two U.S. cities to earn “Gold” designations in the annual Happy City Index. The index ranks cities based on such factors as education, innovation, governance, health & well-being, mobility, environment and economy.

The BBC points out Minneapolis earned points for its green space and overall sustainability, as well the strong growth in its economy, reasonable cost of living, and prioritization of education.

Take a deeper dive and read the article.

Why Minneapolis is one of the world's happiest places Minneapolis ranked among the world's happiest cities for 2025. Locals say the secret lies in its Nordic roots, creative energy and community spirit that bring all-season joy.

The Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce signed a preliminary memoranda of terms (PMT) under the CHIPS and Science Act to provide up to $16 million in proposed direct funding to SkyWater Technology to modernize its facility in Bloomington, Minn.

A milestone for the Minnesota CHIPS Coalition, this preliminary announcement is the second for a Minnesota-based semiconductor manufacturer, following the $525M announcement for Bloomington-based Polar Semiconductor in May.

“We built the Minnesota CHIPS Coalition to help Minnesota semiconductor companies win federal CHIPS funding and secure our region’s role as a national leader in this strategic global industry,” said Peter Frosch, president and CEO of the GREATER MSP Partnership. "This announcement demonstrates that Minnesota’s collaborative approach—to bring industry, academia and government together around a shared opportunity—is creating more good jobs and accelerating our region’s innovation economy.”

Bloomington’s SkyWater Technology nets $16M in federal funds to increase semiconductor production The manufacturer plans $127 million in infrastructure and cybersecurity upgrades as the U.S. works to strengthen its position in the global industry.

Thanks to everyone who attended Itasca Project's “Catalyzing Civic Leadership: What’s Next for Our Region” event at Union Depot. We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to each one of our 300+ attendees for making the gathering such a memorable and meaningful experience. It was wonderful to see so many leaders together in celebration of the wellspring and continued flourishing of civic leadership in our region.