BUSINESS & WORKFORCE IN THE NORTH METRO
Business & Workforce in the North Metro
Why take a job or establish your business in the North Metro?
Location – Easy access to 1-35, I-94, US 10, and US 65 giving you easy access from Minneapolis all the way to the port of Duluth. With close proximity to the Anoka County-Blaine airport and less than an hour’ s drive to Minneapolis-St. Paul airport, your transportation is not limited.
Convenience – From manufacturing to retail and restaurants to entertainment, you can find it all in the North Metro
Community – With strong civic and community connections, the North Metro’ s many residents, employees, business owners and visitors all feel at home.
North Metro Means Business
The North Metro is not only a great place to work, but also a dynamic environment for businesses to grow and thrive. According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development( DEED), the north suburban region continues to see steady job growth, reflecting strong economic momentum. In 2025 alone, Minnesota added more jobs than the national average, which remained largely flat.
The North Metro is also home to several major employers and globally recognized companies that anchor the region’ s economy. Companies such as Land O’ Lakes, APi Group, Aveda and Estée Lauder, PaR Systems, Liberty Enterprises, Multi-Tech Systems, and Federal Ammunition operate major facilities or headquarters in the area, supporting thousands of jobs and contributing to the region’ s reputation for innovation, advanced manufacturing, and global business leadership.
Alongside a strong network of small and mid-sized businesses, these organizations help fuel innovation, investment, and career opportunities across the region. The area also maintains an unemployment rate of around 4.1 percent, lower than the national average
of approximately 4.6 percent, underscoring the strength and resilience of the North Metro workforce.
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