Nearly every submarket with a high concentration of med tech firms has a “cornerstone” tenant that attracts collocating suppliers and partners. The St. Paul CBD is an interesting exception—although not too far from 3M Health Care, smaller and younger companies prefer a downtown location that appeals to tech talent.

1. Minneapolis–St. Paul
Medical technology firms flock together
Chart of the week: February 22, 2016
Sources: JLL Research, Medical Alley Association, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal Book of Lists
Northeast
(home to Medtronic)
Northwest
(home to Boston Scientific)
Southwest
(home to Starkey)
St Paul CBD
• Nearly every submarket with a high concentration of med tech firms has a “cornerstone” tenant that attracts
collocating suppliers and partners. The St. Paul CBD is an interesting exception—although not too far from
3M Health Care, smaller and younger companies prefer a downtown location that appeals to tech talent.