The latest Business Benchmarks report from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce presents a complex picture of the state’s economy. This comprehensive report condenses economic data into an easy-to-read format for business professionals, highlighting both strengths and challenges.

The report outlines several strengths of Minnesota’s economy, including its long-term economic stability, favorable cost of living, strong legacy of innovation, improvements in infrastructure, and a recovering labor force. However, despite these high-quality strengths, the report suggests that they have not translated into meaningful economic growth for the state.

On the other hand, the report also highlights challenges such as slow economic growth, high taxes and regulations, increasing cost of doing business, and negative net domestic migration. Despite these challenges, Minnesota remains a competitive state with a thriving business environment.

To access the full report and gain valuable insights into the current economic landscape in Minnesota, you can find the link here. This comprehensive report provides a detailed analysis of both the positive aspects and the challenges that the state faces.