Central Industries
Central Minnesota is the fastest-growing region of the state. Its population is growing as the Twin Cities metro continues to stretch north and west, and the St. Cloud metro expands. The largest employing industries in the region are manufacturing, retail trade, and health care and social assistance. Combined, these offer nearly 50 percent of the region's total employment. Job opportunities are also emerging in local sectors, including:
- Health and nursing care services
- Educational services
- Restaurants, bars, and coffee shops
- Administrative and business support services
- Utilities
- Fabricated metal, machinery, stone fabrication, and electronic product manufacturing
- Professional and technical services
- Finance, insurance, and real estate
Significant Industries in Central Minnesota
These industries are featured because they are prominent in the region, have high wages, and a lot of jobs.
Agriculture
Construction & Infrastructure
Finance
Health Care
Manufacturing
- Food Manufacturing
- Nonmetallic Mineral Product Mfg
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Furniture and Related Product Mfg
Sales
- Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
- Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
- Food and Beverage Stores
- General Merchandise Stores
Technology and Other Services
