New Report by Minnesota Chamber Reveals Business Challenges in the State

The latest Business Benchmarks report from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce presents a complex picture of the state’s economy. This report offers business professionals an easy-to-read format that highlights both strengths and challenges of the state’s economy.

Among the strengths outlined in the report are Minnesota’s long-term economic stability, a favorable cost of living, a strong legacy of innovation, improvements in infrastructure, and a recovering labor force. These factors make Minnesota an attractive place for businesses to operate and invest.

However, 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 strong fundamentals.

The report suggests that despite these high-quality strengths, they have not translated into meaningful economic growth for the state. This paints a somewhat contradictory picture of the state’s economic position. However, this report provides valuable insights into the current economic landscape in Minnesota, shedding light on both the positive aspects and the challenges that the state faces.

To access the full report, you can find the link here.