GREATER MSP Partnership

Thanks to everyone who attended Itasca Project's “Catalyzing Civic Leadership: What’s Next for Our Region” event at Union Depot. We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to each one of our 300+ attendees for making the gathering such a memorable and meaningful experience. It was wonderful to see so many leaders together in celebration of the wellspring and continued flourishing of civic leadership in our region.

The Itasca Project announced that Steve Grove, CEO and publisher of The Minnesota Star Tribune, will become its chair effective January 2025. Grove, who serves on Itasca’s executive leadership council, will succeed John Naylor, recently retired president and CEO of Medica. “Itasca has become a national model for collaboration across business, nonprofit, philanthropy, education and public sectors,” Grove said. “I’m pleased to help the new team grow the impact of this work at such an important time for Minnesota.” https://hubs.li/Q02VmGf70

We’re recruiting for the role of Managing Director, MedTech. Minnesota MedTech 3.0 (MMT3.0) is a cross-sector hub to grow Minnesota’s global leadership in MedTech innovation. This role will play a central role in the implementation of the MMT3.0 strategy as the regional innovation officer driving cross-sector collaboration to grow Minnesota’s leadership in medical technology innovation. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader and recognized medical technology expert with deep cross-functional leadership experience, a strong track-record of standing up and operationalizing new, complex enterprises, a proven history of delivering on commitments and achieving demonstrated impact, deep commitment to Minnesota, and a passion for advancing equity and inclusion. Apply now and/or share with your networks. https://lnkd.in/gvErxKG7

GREATER MSP President & CEO Peter Frosch recently sat down with SmartBrief to discuss the Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub and its efforts to integrate SAF into the global airline industry. Learn more about the cross-sector hub, the economic and environmental benefits of SAF and the vision for a decarbonized air travel by making SAF a reality. https://lnkd.in/gE8RKKMY

New Route Anouncement! Delta is increasing connectivity to Europe with the addition of a brand-new nonstop service from its hub in Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Copenhagen (CPH) starting May 2025, operating three times weekly. With the addition of this new route, Delta will provide customers traveling from MSP nonstop access to seven European destinations. Read more: https://ow.ly/JVIr50TJKsv

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott made a $1.5 million donation to Minneapolis-based Mni Sota Fund, a Minnesota wealth-building nonprofit that focuses on Native first-time homebuyers. Its work is part of a strategy to address vast gaps in homeownership across the region, particularly for Native Minnesotans. The unexpected donation gives a boost to the nonprofit, now leading a capital campaign to build a headquarters, generate more lending capital and expand its team. Several GREATER MSP staff serve on an advisory committee for the Mni Sota Fund's capital campaign.  https://lnkd.in/gck9wRh6

Are you, or do you know, a rising civic leader living in Minnesota? Nominations and applications for the 2025 Minnesota and National Young American Leaders Program (MYALP and YALP) are open. Since 2015, the Itasca Project has sent cohorts to Harvard Business School for YALP, a national program for those building careers in civic leadership. Inspired by YALP, the Itasca Project later partnered with the University of Minnesota's Center for Integrative Leadership to create MYALP, a Minnesota-specific career-strengthening cohort opportunity. Both focus on national and regional competitiveness, shared prosperity, and cross-sector collaborations. And both create valuable relationships among civically focused rising leaders in our region and state.    Nominations due October 15. Submit your nomination: https://lnkd.in/g_FvJqf7     Applications due November 7. Submit your application: https://lnkd.in/gwdxBeGV 

This week, Minnesota officials and healthcare industry leaders hosted the U.S. Economic Development Administration Tech Hubs Director Eric Smith on a daylong showcase of the region’s competitive strengths in innovative med-tech strategies. Leaders of Minnesota MedTech 3.0, encompassing over 30 cross-sector companies, organizations and officials, are building a strong case for federal support of this comprehensive effort, which last year earned Tech Hub status and is now gathering force in Minnesota.      “The modern medical technology industry was invented and grown in Minnesota,” said Peter Frosch, President and CEO of the GREATER MSP Partnership, which built and leads the coalition. “MedTech 3.0 is our plan to ensure the next generation of med tech is also Minnesota-made.” Learn more about MMT3.0: https://www.mnmedtech.co/ Photo credit: Jon Reynolds | Venn Design & Media

On Wednesday, Delta Air Lines flight DL 2732 from Minneapolis to New York was powered in part by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from winter camelina, an environmentally sustainable oilseed grown and harvested by farmers from Minnesota and North Dakota. This first ever SAF flight from MSP Airport represents a major milestone for the Minnesota SAF Hub, led by GREATER MSP, and its contributing partners, including the University of Minnesota, Cargill, Delta Air Lines and more, to help airlines decarbonize to meet climate change goals. The plane touched down during Climate Week in New York, a fitting destination for this first SAF flight from MSP.    Watch KARE 11's coverage. https://lnkd.in/gpWN7-Zr

Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its first award under the CHIPS Incentives Program’s Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facilities of up to $123 million in direct funding to Polar Semiconductor (Polar). The award follows the previously signed preliminary memorandum of terms and the completion of the Department’s due diligence. The award will expand and modernize the company’s manufacturing facility in Bloomington, Minnesota. The Department will distribute the funds based on Polar’s completion of project milestones. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/eDa9S9Yt Learn more about Polar Semiconductor: https://lnkd.in/e6EGnWr4 #ChipsAct #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #Fabrication #Sensors #Commercial