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Minnesota Business Snapshot Reports

The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State now offers two new reports based on Minnesota Business Snapshot (MBS) survey data. Launched in 2016 by Secretary Simon, the MBS survey has collected voluntary information from over 775,000 registered Minnesota businesses. The data gathered by this five-question survey makes it easier and more convenient for business owners to identify potential partners, for consumers to target their spending, and for the public and educational institutions to better understand the economic and demographic makeup of our state’s business community.

The two reports, updated daily, offer insights on business entities by community and industry, and a summary of survey responses, providing valuable resources for identifying potential partnerships and understanding the state's economic makeup. Use the links below to access the reports. 

These tools are designed for use on a desktop computer or laptop.

Business Entities by Community and Industry Power BI Report

BUSINESS ENTITIES BY COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY

An interactive tool to search and filter MBS survey data by location, community demographics, and industry type.

Survey Says Power BI Report

SURVEY SAYS

A report that summarizes all MBS survey data, offering a broad view of Minnesota’s business landscape.

The following link provides the complete list of Minnesota Business Snapshot survey responses:

MBS Survey Responses (last updated 5/6/2025)

 

DISCLAIMER

The information included in these reports is voluntarily provided by business entities when they register with the Office of the Secretary of State (OSS) or when they renew their business filing. Business entities are not required to provide this information. Only business entities that voluntarily provide this information and meet standardized address requirements are included in the report.

The OSS cannot guarantee accuracy of the data provided by business entities and is not liable for any erroneous information. This information is being provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of any of the businesses included in the report. Data is updated daily.

THE OSS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE REPORTS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE; NOR DOES IT MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM USE OF THE REPORTS. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION, THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND THE OSS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

 

1. (Select up to one) - How many Minnesota–based full-time employees (or FTE  equivalents) does this entity currently have?

  • 0-5
  • 6-50
  • 51-200
  • 201-500
  • Over 500

2. (Select all that apply) - Does the owner or a member of the ownership group of this entity self-identify as a member of any of the following communities?

  • Woman
  • Member of a community of color
  • Veteran
  • Member of a disability community
  • Member of an immigrant community

3. (Select up to one) - Using the NAICS codes below, please select the code that best describes this entity. If you believe this entity falls into more than one category, please select the category that generates the majority of the entity’s revenue.

a) Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (Code 11)
b) Mining (Code 21)
c) Utilities (Code 22)
d) Construction (Code 23)
e) Manufacturing (Codes 31-33)
f) Wholesale Trade (Code 42)
g) Retail Trade (Codes 44-45)
h) Transportation and Warehousing (Codes 48-49)
i) Information (Code 51)
j) Finance and Insurance (Code 52)
k) Real Estate Rental and Leasing (Code 53)
l) Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (Code 54)
m) Management of Companies and Enterprises (Code 55)
n) Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (Code 56)
o) Educational Services (Code 61)
p) Health Care and Social Assistance (Code 62)
q) Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (Code 71)
r) Accommodation and Food Services (Code 72)
s) Other Services (except Public Administration) (Code 81)
t) Public Administration (Code 92)

4. (Select up to one) Is this entity a full-time or part-time endeavor for those primarily responsible for operating this entity?

  • Full-time
  • Part-time

5. (Select up to one) - If applicable, what were this entity’s gross revenues for the past year?

  • $0 - $10,000
  • $10,001 - $50,000
  • $50,001 - $250,000
  • $250,001 - $1M
  • Over $1M

 

 

Additional information on purchasing the Minnesota Business Snapshot Bulk Data 

 

Questions? Contact the Business Information Lines at (651) 296-2803 or 1-877-551-6767 for more information.