Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development

The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce defines economic development as those activities intended to encourage the accumulation of wealth through the creation and retention of jobs; attraction, expansion and retention of businesses, expansion of the tax base and improvement of the business climate. The Chamber’s economic development activities are guided by a series of principles which serve to further the interests of its members. Click here to view these principles.

BusinessConnection is a resource that provides direct and immediate help for all your important business questions. Its purpose is to help Minnesota businesses grow by breaking down barriers, opening doors and answering questions - so you can get back to business.


Click here for more information or call 1.888.MINN.BIZ for personal assistance from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

ESI is a nonprofit workforce development organization that strives to meet employers’ hiring needs and provide training and job opportunities to the disadvantaged, non-traditional workforces in urban areas.

ESI assists businesses in finding the marketable skills of non-traditional workers and hiring and promoting these workers into competitively paying jobs with benefits.

ESI offers service in the following areas: customized job training, workforce related business consulting services, training and capacity building, systems change, and workforce intermediary services.

Click here for more information or call Janet Ludden, chief executive officer of Employer Solutions Inc. at 651.204.6234