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4110 <br /> Why Minnesota? <br /> 10 Good Reasons to do Business in Minnesota <br /> Foundations of Commerce Expansion Management ranks the'Twin Cities <br /> 13`"among the nation's metro regions based on,logistics-supporting infra- <br /> structure and well-trained workers in transportation industries.Minneapo- <br /> lis-St.Paul International Airport ranks first in customer'satisfa€tion among <br /> North American airports and among the top five worldwide.Minnesota also <br /> boasts plentiful and cost-effective energy and the ninth best digital economy <br /> in the nation8 . <br /> Global Competitor - Minnesota products are in demand in more than 1$5 <br /> countries around the world. Exports of computerand electronic productions <br /> rank ninth'nationwidetyith$3.2 billion while exports of miscellaneous manu <br /> facturing,including medical and scientific devices',rank seventh with$11 bil- <br /> lion. Agricultural exports rank seventh with more than$2'billion. <br /> Wealth of Resources-Minnesota is richly endowed with the expertise an9d <br /> 11111111 <br /> capitol needed to support businesses at every stage. The Twin Cities have <br /> around 100 public relations agencies,350 advertising agencies and 150 mar- <br /> keting and economic research firms.Minnesota ranked l4`' in the country— <br /> tops in the'Midwest—in venture capitol investments in 2002,with more than <br /> $325 million. <br /> A Most Livable State Minnesota's cultural attractions,outdoor recreation <br /> and scenic landscapes,along with affordable housing,safe streets,a strong <br /> education system and excellent health care,helped propel the state—far the <br /> seventh straight year—to the top of Morgan Quinto's"Mast Livable State" <br /> J <br /> MARK 'YOUR CALENDAR <br /> April 22 Membership Council Bloomington Council <br /> April 27-29 Washington D.C.Trip <br /> f une 3 Mini Institute' St.Cloud <br /> r <br />