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MINNESOTA’s Global Position & Why China? Why Now?

Presented by the Trade Office Diverse Economy

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Minnesota Fortune 500 - 2011

REVENUE RANK COMPANY US Billion 22 UnitedHealth Group $94.2 33 Target $67.4 47 $49.7 61 Supervalu Minnesota ranks #1 in the $40.6 97 $26.7 103 CHS number of Fortune 500 $25.3 126 U.S. Bancorp $20.5 158 Medtronic companies per capita $15.8 166 $14.8 218 Land O'Lakes $11.1 237 $10.3 246 AmeripriseFinancial $10.0 265 C.H. Robinson $9.3 318 Financial for Lutherans $7.5 325 Foods $7.2 346 Mosaic $6.8 378 $6.1 436 St. Jude Medical $5.2 449 Nash-Finch $5.0 472 Alliant Techsystems $4.8

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Selected Minnesota Corporations

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development 2010 Minnesota Exports by Category

TOTAL: $31.8 Billion

Ag 11%

Services 33% Manufactured Goods 56%

Preliminary – DEED/MTO 5/2010

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development MN Manufactured Exports – 2010

All Other Computers & 22% Electrical 24%

Food Total $17.2 Billion 8%

Machinery Chemicals 17% 6% Misc. (incl. Medical Transport. 10% 12% Minnesota ranks #20 among all states

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Growth of Manufactured Exports

$20 $18 $16 $17.30 $17.20 $16.20 $14 $15.23 $14.60 $12 $13.84 $10 $11.76 $10.46 $9.50 $9.73 $9.52

US$ BILLION BILLION US$US$ $8 $6 81% increase $4 $2 2000 - 2010 $0

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Minnesota’s 2010 Export Markets

Canada $5.44 China (inc HK) $1.96 Japan $1.13 Mexico $0.98 209 Germany $0.80 Korean Rep $0.63 Countries UK $0.59 Belgium $0.59 Singapore $0.50 Taiwan $0.47 All Others $6.23

US $Billion $0.00 $1.00 $2.00 $3.00 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.00 Preliminary 2010 Export Data Source: Global Trade Information Services - World Trade Atlas

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Minnesota’s Export Markets

 Evenly distributed among NAFTA, NAFTA Europe and Asia

Asia Europe  Minimal exports to Latin America, Africa, and Middle East

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Special Focus on China

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development More Than a Century of Connections

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Minnesota-China Connections

 Minnesota-Shaanxi sister state

 Numerous sister-cities Saint Paul – Changsha Minneapolis – Harbin Rochester – Xianyang Coon Rapids – Zhaoqing Red Wing – Quzhou Ramsey – Loudi Dakota County - Chengde

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Minnesota-China Connections

 Numerous university connections

 University of Minnesota has largest concentration of Chinese students and faculty

 University of Minnesota China Center

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Minnesota-China Connections

 Minnesota Trade Office in Shanghai

 Minnesota Club in Shanghai

 Minneapolis Institute of Arts Asian Collection

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Minnesota-China Connections

 U.S.-China People’s Friendship Association of Minnesota

 Shaanxi-Minnesota Club  Minnesota Department of Education Mandarin language initiative

 Yinghua Academy – Chinese language immersion school

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Minnesota-China Connections

 Hundreds of Chinese restaurants and Asian food markets  Chinese and English language newspapers

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Minnesota-China Connections

 Numerous organizations promoting Chinese culture, business, news and friendship

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Minnesota Companies in China

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MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Minnesota Manufactured Exports to China – 2010

Total $1.26 Billion

Machinery 28.0%

Misc (includes Medical) 8.0%

Paper 9.0%

Computers & Electrical 24.0%

All Others 31.0%

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Minnesota-China Partnership

Bold new strategy to enhance Minnesota’s relationship with China

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Minnesota-China Partnership

Broad-based  Trade & Investment  Science & Academia  Arts & Culture  Friendship & Humanitarian Endeavors

Collaborative

Comprehensive

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development MCP Objectives

 Increase economic activity  Prepare companies to be successful  Strengthen existing connections and seek new relationships  Promote greater understanding of U.S.-China relations  Raise Minnesota’s profile among prominent Chinese leaders

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development MCP Website

www.minnesota -china.com

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development About the Minnesota Trade Office

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Minnesota Trade Office

PARENT Department of Employment & DEPARTMENT Economic Development

PRIMARY Export Assistance MISSION

YEAR FOUNDED 1983 by Governor Perpich

LOCATION Saint Paul, MN

FOREIGN OFFICES Shanghai, China

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Shared Responsibilities

Minnesota Agriculture Trade Office Marketing Services DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGRICULTURE

Manufactured goods Ag commodities Services Processed foods

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Minnesota Trade Office

MTO Mission

To be an advocate for Minnesota businesses pursuing international markets and to promote, assist and enhance exports and foreign direct investment that contribute to the growth of Minnesota’s economy .

MTO Vision

To be the first place Minnesota companies call when they need export assistance

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development MTO Services

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Counseling & Technical Assistance

 Trade Assistance Help Line  Assess market opportunities  Find business partners  Identify market strategies  Determine regulatory requirements  Leverage worldwide resources…and more

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Export Education & Training

30 – 40 education programs annually

 International market research training

 Detailed “how to” export training

 Market & industry specific seminars

 Topical programs & roundtables

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Export Promotions

Trade Missions  Trade Shows  Buyers Missions

Mission to China - 2005 Mission to India - 2007

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Protocol Assistance

Crown Prince of Norway President Vicente Fox of Mexico

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development International Research Resources

 Extensive international business collection  Market & industry data  Trade -related databases  Professional research staff  Available at DEED library and online

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development Minnesota Trade Office Contact

Li King Feng International Trade Representative Minnesota Trade Office

PHONE: (651) 259-7484 FAX: (651) 296 -3555 E-MAIL: [email protected]

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development For Export Assistance

(651) 259-7498 CALL MTO Trade Assistance Help Line

www.exportminnesota.com CLICK Email: [email protected]

Minnesota Trade Office VISIT 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200 Saint Paul, MN 55101

MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE Department of Employment & Economic Development MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICE 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200 Saint Paul, MN 55101 USA

Phone (651) 259-7499  Fax (651) 296-3555 Trade Assistance Help Line: (651) 259-7498 Email: [email protected] www.exportminnesota.com