The Obama Administration's
Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) is designed to support partnerships like Minnesota's by supporting the development of long-term economic development strategies. The twelve designated Manufacturing Communities, including Minnesota's Medical Manufacturing Partnership, will now receive coordinated support for their strategies from eleven federal agencies with more than $1 billion available in federal economic development assistance.
The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith regarding today's announcement.
"This designation by the U.S. Department of Commerce highlights Minnesota as a national leader in medical manufacturing. As a Manufacturing Community, we will now be eligible for federal funding and support to create jobs, enhance innovation, and grow our state's economy. I applaud the efforts of the many partners who helped make this designation possible; and whose continued support will be essential to the further expansion of medical manufacturing and innovation in Minnesota."
The Minnesota Medical Manufacturing Partnership was selected by an interagency panel, based on the strength of its economic development plan, the potential for impact in the community, and the depths of the partnership across the public and private sectors to carry out the plans.
Partner organizations responsible for the Minnesota Medical Manufacturing Partnership include:
Nonprofit: East Central Regional Development Commission; Enterprise Minnesota; GREATER MSP; Minnesota High Tech Association; Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation; LifeScience Alley; Rochester Area Economic Development Inc.
Chamber of Commerce: Greater Mankato Growth
Private Collaboration: Mayo Clinic; Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation
Government: Metropolitan Council; Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development; Minnesota Department of Transportation
Higher Education: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; South Central College of Mankato; University of Minnesota, Office of Economic Development
Nonprofit Govt Agency: Saint Paul Port Authority
To learn more about today's announcement from the U.S. Department of Commerce, click here.
