Increasing Jobs in Maple Grove, Minnesota

In northern Hennepin County, Maple Grove is a fast-growing suburb of Minneapolis. It was named among the Best Places to Live in 2008 by Money Magazine and in early 2010, by BusinessWeek analysts. It has remained among the top 10 fastest growing places in the state through 2023.

The Winnebago Nation first inhabited this area, having been moved in federal relocation initiatives from Wisconsin. However, White settlers arrived around 1851 and began developing this territory, and the lumber industry thrived. Sawmills and general stores soon made up the bulk of the local economy1850 - 1900. These were followed by dance halls and horseracing tracks. Maple Grove was becoming a new urban center, which it is today.

Farming and dairy production sprang up and needed the railroads, rail depots, and increasing modes of industrial transportation like shipping. Then transportation brought more people and businesses to the area.

The residential population grew so quickly that it expanded from just over 1,700 in 1950 to 38,700+ in 1990. 60,000 in 2009. Continued growth resulted in the state's first Lifestyle Center in Downtown Maple Grove with a combination of business, work, transportation, and residential opportunities.

The Lifestyle Center includes Shoppes at Arbor Lakes for upscale retail and dining in a 1950s-type village venue. Arbor Lakes includes a hybrid power center called The Fountains at Arbor Lakes with coffee shops, a Subway sandwich shop, Lowe's, a Holiday Inn, and a water park.

1. Thermo Fisher Scientific
2. University of MN-Twin Cities
3. 3M Company
4. Fairview University Med Center
5. Fairview Health and Southdale Hospital
6. Methodist Hospital
7. Hennepin Healthcare
8. State, County, and City Jobs
9. Park Nicollet Eye Specialists
10. Piper Breast Center
11. General Mills Inc.

1. Business Analysts
2. Insurance Sales/Account Executives
3. Truck Drivers and other Delivery Drivers
4. Registered Nurses (RNs)
5. Occupational and Physical Therapists
6. Health and Medical Technologists
7. Project Managers
8. Assistant Managers
9. Financial Analysts
10. Java Developers

• Pacific International University
• NHCC | North Hennepin Community College- A large institution, this school is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Aside from degree seeking students, this community college serves about 7,000 other people and almost 300 organizations through Continuing Education and Customized Business Training. NHCC has formed educational partnerships with universities in order to offer baccalaureate degrees right on the NHCC campus. The larger community appreciates the school as well, benefiting from its theater productions, art shows, concerts, public lectures, and community service.
• Hennepin Technical College - This is the state's largest freestanding technical college, with up to date classrooms, laboratories, computer access, and industry driven curricula (high demand careers). Instructors all are professionals in the fields in which they teach. The school is known for continually building working relationships with other educational facilities, business and government agencies in order to place graduating students into high demand jobs.
• Herzing College Lakeland Medical-Dental Academy Division
• Minnesota Graduate School of Theology
• Minnesota School of Business
• Rasmussen College
• University of Minnesota- The U of M is one of the most prestigious universities in the USA. Research in medicine, public health, and psychology coming out of this institution has been top drawer for decades. Additional research in pother fields add it the school status as top research facility in the state. Over 160 years old in 2010, the University of Minnesota has five campuses, with extension offices, and research and outreach centers. It creates additional partnerships among University departments and with outside educational facilities, as well as with business, government, and surrounding communities to enhance the economic and academic health and standard of living of the state of Minnesota and its residents.

• Biking in Maple Grove - Maple Grove Cycling

  Maple Grove Cycling & Fitness. Event and gathering for biking enthusiasts. Bikes sales, rentals and repairs; accessories, other.

• Maple Grove Arts Center

• The Maple Grove Community Organization (MGCO) sponsors Maple Grove Days, including the Art Fair, fireworks, family events and The Pierre Bottineau Parade in the summer and holiday events in the winter throughout Maple Grove Minnesota.

• Maple Grove Raceway

  Geezers Reunion at The Grove is an annual event in this 1/4-mile drag strip that hosts dragsters and street-legal bike competitions, among other events.

• Maple Grove Women of Today | Making a Difference in our Community.
• The Official Site of the Minnesota Vikings

  Located in nearby Eden Prairie.

• Rush Creek Golf Club - An 18 Hole Championship Public Golf Course

  Rush Creek Golf Club is the most complete golf and meeting facility you will find in the Twin Cities. Open to everyone since 1996, Rush Creek is the perfect place for golfing, dining, weddings or any other occasion you can think of. Our staff will ta

• Welcome to The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes

  There's only one place to go - The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes. Our exceptional collection of national retailers and one-of-a-kind boutiques, fine restaurants and casual eateries, all in a park-like setting.