Links
Following
are links to various web sites that may be useful sources of information
for you, both in providing real estate specific data as well as data
that is not industry-specific.
Business Services
The Better
Business Bureau
Supporting fairness in the marketplace, the BBB's core services include;
Business Reliability Reports, Disputes Resolution, Truth-in-Advertising,
Consumer and Business Education and Charity Review.
Coalition
of Minnesota Businesses
Advocacy body of state business organizations, providing information on job
and fiscal issues affecting the state of Minnesota.
Twin Cities EDWC
Economic Development Web Consortium promotes the advantages of doing business
in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
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Chambers of Commerce
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
The State's largest business organization, representing more than 3,200 businesses
of all types and sizes on state public policy and regulatory issues.
Other Chambers of Commerce
Link to various Minnesota City Chambers of Commerce.
St. Paul Chamber
of Commerce
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Government
Minneapolis CDA
Community Development Agency: Branch of the city government responsible for
economic development and housing.
Minnesota Cities
Link to all cities in Minnesota with web sites.
Note:
To check on any city manually, type the following in your browser: www.ci.(the
name of the city you are searching for).(2 letter state abbreviation).us
i.e. If looking for a web site for Minneapolis, it would look like this:
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Minnesota Counties
Link to all counties in Minnesota with web sites.
Note:
To check on any county manually, type the following in your browser: www.co.(the name of the county you are searching for).(2
letter state abbreviation).us
i.e. If looking for a web site for Hennepin County, it would look like this: www.co.hennepin.mn.us
Minnesota Department
of Commerce
As the state’s chief regulator for the banking, energy, insurance, real estate,
residential construction, securities, and telecommunications industries,
The Minnesota Department of Commerce are concerned with the health of the
individual companies as well as making sure consumers’ interests are protected.
Minnesota Department
of Economic Security
Minnesota WorkForce Center: Job seeker services,
employer services, labor market information, and other services.
Minnesota
Department of Trade and Economic Development
Read about the region's business, community, and trade-development programs. Includes
data about the economy.
Minnesota Secretary
of State
The Secretary of State is in charge of document recording & filing, business
services (registers a variety of business organizations including corporations,
assumed business names, banks, insurance companies, limited liability companies,
limited liability partnerships, and limited partnerships).
Minnesota OSHA
Occupational Safety & Health Administration's mission is to make sure
every worker in the state has a safe and healthful workplace.
Minnesota Planning
Minnesota Planning, a state agency, provides timely information and critical
issues to policy-makers and the public.
North
Star -- Minnesota State Government Online
Portal page to Minnesota state
government information and services including local and tribal government.
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Publications
Finance and Commerce
This site provides daily business, finance, civic, and legal coverage for Minnesota.
Minneapolis/St.Paul Magazine
The best places to go, what to see, what's new and
who's who.
Minnesota Real Estate Journal
Real estate publication.
Real
Estate Industry News
Real estate publication.
Startribune.com
Daily newspaper.
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Daily newspaper.
The Business
Journal
This magazine covers business and the economy of the Twin City area. Includes feature articles, an event calendar, and a subscription
form.
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Research
Midwest Profiles
Census & community development resources for the Midwest: Data and information
on employment, income, economics, and demographics for community development
and education in the Midwest. Provided
by Iowa State University.
Minnesota's
Demographic Center
The State Demographic Center provides yearly estimates
of Minnesota's population and long-range
projections every 10 years.
QwestDex
On-line directory: white pages, yellow pages, toll-free numbers and government
listings.
Yahoo! Maps and Driving Directions
Create a map, get driving directions, find local
businesses.
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Other Useful Sites
Explore Minnesota
Minnesota's travel and vacation planning site: Field reports, fishing reports,
winter trail conditions, downhill skiing, birding, hotspots, and much more.
Minnesota DNR - Parks and Recreation Division
Information about the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division
of Parks and Recreation, interpretive services, and state parks.
The Woodshed
- Minnesota Colleges and Universities
Links to Minnesota state,
private, community, and technical colleges on the Web.
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