Securing the future of Minnesota's global health care economy
Destination Medical Center (DMC) is an innovative economic development initiative to secure Mayo Clinic's and Minnesota's status as a global medical destination. DMC is the culmination of a three-year study by Mayo Clinic to chart its future business strategy in an increasingly competitive global business environment.
DMC objectives
DMC is an unprecedented partnership between the state, local jurisdictions, Mayo Clinic and community organizations. It has these objectives:
- Secure Mayo Clinic, Rochester and Minnesota's status as a global destination for health care
- Leverage Mayo Clinic's economic impact to increase jobs, tax base, and business and economic growth throughout the state of Minnesota
- Create the optimal experience for patients, visitors and community residents
Mayo Clinic: Critical part of Minnesota's economy
- Employs 40,600 Minnesotans; 33,400 employed in Rochester
- $9.8 billion economic impact with $1.5 billion annual tax revenue — 4 percent of Minnesota's GDP
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