Minneapolis-Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership (REDP)
400 Robert Street North
Suite 1520
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Phone: (651) 287-1300
Toll Free: (855) 287-1300
Email: info@greatermsp.org
Biomedical/Bioscience Field
Business services for economic development
Business
Support Services for Minneapolis bioscience initiatives
Mission
The REDP is a Private-Public Partnership (501C3), funded by business, institutions, and government, whose mission is to stimulate economic growth and prosperity, and a resultant higher quality of life for all citizens of the Minneapolis - St. Paul Metropolitan Region (MSA).
Vision
There are four specific activities that the REDP will lead or partner with existing organizations in order to accomplish:
Set a Strategic Vision
- Create the regional strategic vision for economic development
- Define the tactical economic development agenda to guide resource prioritization
Brand and Market the Region
- Create regional brand to reflect strategic vision
- Market the region's vision and brand internally to align regional stakeholders
- Market the region to external site consultants, companies, and potential clients
Retain Current Businesses in the Region
- Conduct local business check-ups and solve company specific problems
- Connect businesses to, and raise awareness of, state and local resources
Attract Businesses to, and Expand Businesses in, the Region
- Serve as main contact for site consultants and relocating businesses
- Provide one-stop shop for regional data, permit processes, real estate information, etc.
- Serve as project manager for local expansions and new attraction efforts
- Connect companies with local resources and incentive programs
Technical Support Contact
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