The Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership (Greater MSP) – formerly the Itasca Taskforce – is a regional start-up organization comprised of 13-counties. The organization was created in 2010 to conduct business recruiting/attraction, retention, and entrepreneurial development. The organization was charged with marketing the region on an international basis and developing relationships with site selectors worldwide.
Mike Langley
HRS recruited F. Michael “Mike” Langley from Pittsburgh in 2010 to lead this start-up regional economic development organization. As the founding CEO, the Minneapolis Saint Paul region achieved strong job growth and record low unemployment and has been recognized widely for its diverse and resilient economy. The Atlantic published an article citing “The Minneapolis Miracle” and CNBC’s “Top States for Business” ranks Minnesota in the top five for the past three years.
Mike retired from Greater MSP after serving for 9-years. He is a widely recognized economic development strategist who also led successful regional organizations in Florida and Pennsylvania and has provided strategic consulting services to economic regions and organizations for over 20 years. He has served on numerous regional and national boards including the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) where he served as the Board Chair. Mike is currently the Founder and Principal of Langley Economics, LLC.