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A high-tech connection to the world
Technological advances continue to make it easier for companies to be connected to nearly every corner of the world. With the Internet and today's technology, it's never been easier to do business globally, which is good news for companies that are looking for a new location. A market like the Brainerd Lakes Area, which combines a high-tech infrastructure, a strong workforce, affordable operational costs, and an outstanding quality of life, is an excellent choice.
Pieces are in place for tech companies
The Brainerd Lakes Area has all the pieces in place for technology companies locating here. A new fiber optics ring in Brainerd and Baxter (with spurs planned for other key areas) supports nearly unlimited data transmission with simple end-point electronics upgrades. Several existing properties have characteristics to support technology companies, and shovel-ready sites in the area's industrial parks are ideal for new construction. The workforce here is skilled, loyal, educated and hardworking, and the average wages typically are significantly lower than other parts of the state, especially in the Twin Cities. Employees here have access to technology-related educational opportunities through Central Lakes College.
| Average Weekly Wage by Industry |
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Companies |
Employees |
Crow Wing |
MN |
US |
| All Industries |
2,170 |
27,009 |
$603 |
$871 |
$876 |
Professional and Business Services
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239 |
1,787 |
$699 |
$1,194 |
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| Financial Activities |
215 |
1,420 |
$787 |
$1,310 |
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| Information |
48 |
660 |
$794 |
$1,128 |
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Source: Minnesota Dept of Employment & Economic Development, 2009 Annual Data
Source: Wage Data, 4Q, 2010 (MN DEED, OES)
Major technology companies already call this area home
The Brainerd Lakes Area is already home to a growing number of technology companies, some of which do business internationally. Ascensus, which provides employers and financial institutions throughout the country with financial plan services, is the largest technology company in the Brainerd Lakes Area, employing 497 people. Minnesota Care and ChamberMaster are other major technology employers, along with Landis + Gyr, Consolidated Telecommunications Co., and more.
Your first step: Contact BLAEDC today
If you're considering the Brainerd Lakes Area as a location for a technology business, or you're thinking of expanding here, your first call should be to the Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corporation. Let us help you get started. We're ready. Let's grow!
| Major Tech Services Employers, Crow Wing County |
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Employees |
| Ascensus |
497 |
| Minnesota Care |
90 |
| TDS Telecom |
80 |
| ChamberMaster |
30 |
| Ideal System Solutions |
20 |
Source: BLAEDC Research, November 2010
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Unique Tech Services Property
Property Name: Johnson Office Building
Location: 7651 Universal Road, Baxter
Facility Type: Office Space, Tech Center
Total Sq. Ft.: 13,500
Lot Size: 60+ parking
Unique Features: 1,500-square-foot server room with raised floor, AC/humidity control and 25,000KW generator
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New York Mint
Drive by New York Mint's Crosslake office and you'd never know it's home to a thriving company that is all about money: buying it, selling it and, at the end of the week, sending a lot of it home with its employees.
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Ideal System Solutions, Inc.
Founded in 1997, Ideal System Solutions, Inc., has become a trusted technology advisor to government, education and commercial organizations nationwide by providing "best-in-class" IT solutions, technology products, professional services and enterprise solutions to meet our customer's dynamic business and infrastructure objectives.
Ideal's professional sales and technical teams provide our clients with a broad range of innovative solutions and services to improve the overall performance and efficiency of the computing and data center, while optimizing technology investments.
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