Anoka County Economic Development
"It's an overnight success story, decades in the making
and featuring perseverance, enduring characters and just a little
bit of luck.... Suddenly, communities across the northern edge of
the metro area are becoming home to some of the region's most
daring and forward-looking projects, involving investments
running into the billions of dollars and headlines that have
catapulted Anoka County into the metro consciousness. It's no fluke
that so many major developments are popping up to the north. Anoka
County is close the core cities, but has plenty of open space,
usually at reasonable prices compared to other parts of the region.
Taxes are low, business incentives high.... Civic and
business leaders have toiled for decades to set this stage."
Excerpt from "Anoka County becomes a
destination spot at last," Star Tribune, Sunday, March 6, 2005,
front page story by Darlene Prois
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Video presentation:
Opportunities in Anoka County
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business leaders have to say about Anoka County (0:30) |
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Rodger McCombs, Medtronic VP Facilities &
Planning
"Anoka County is a good place for Medtronic to do business in. As
a high-growth company, it can support our growth here." |
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Hollis Cavner, Tournament Director 3M
Championship, TPC Twin Cities
"The people here were so easy to work with. They're progressive. They think along the lines of good solid growth... Anoka County was
perfect for us." |
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A great place to live
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Anoka County, located
minutes from the Twin Cities on the banks of the great Mississippi
River, is one of the fastest growing counties in Minnesota. Here
you’ll find a unique blend of urban amenities in a friendly, small
town atmosphere where neighbors still know each other. With award-winning schools, two major hospitals, world class
recreational facilities, and two post-secondary educational
institutions, it’s easy to see why so many people are choosing to
live and work in Anoka County.
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A great place to work
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Anoka County residents are well-educated and take pride in their
work and community. Businesses, attracted by affordable land, are
building and expanding in Anoka County.
Major corporations like Medtronic, Aveda, United Defense, Hoffman
Engineering, Onan, and Federal Cartridge have found homes in Anoka
County. In fact, Medtronic, the world's leading medical technology
company, recently built its global headquarters in Anoka County.
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A great place to play
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No matter your interest, there’s a lot to do in Anoka County!
Whether hiking or canoeing, horseback riding or playing golf,
swimming or listening to music, shopping or going to restaurants,
Anoka County offers something for every member of the family.
The National Sports Center (NSC) in Blaine has the largest
soccer complex in the world, as well as world class hockey, cycling,
track and field, and an impressive new youth golf facility. The USA
Cup, one of soccer's premier events, is held each year at the NSC.
This and other events bring more than one million visitors to the
NSC and Anoka County each year. The NSC provides unique sports
opportunities and its success has generated hundreds of jobs.
Anoka County has more than 18 parks spread over 8,000 acres of
land. In addition, there are 12 golf courses in the county,
including the TPC of the Twin Cities, home of the Senior PGA 3M
Championship.
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page last updated -
02/25/2008
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