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The City of New Ulm has a workforce that is 87,000 persons strong. This is an estimate of the workforce within an approximate 30-mile radius of New Ulm. This workforce plays an important role in the success of the local employers. A previous Plant Manager of Firmenich says: “The employees are hardworking and dedicated. Employees have a strong work ethic in which they constantly strive to perform and provide great customer service to our clients.” A previous Plant Manager for New Ulm’s 3M states: “The workforce in New Ulm is dedicated to serving customers and helping the business continuously improve. Our employees are key to our success.”
Employment by Industry
| Industry | Brown County | South Central Region |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Mining | 521 | 3,089 |
| Construction | 560 | 3,756 |
| Manufacturing | 2,668 | 18,645 |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 2,726 | 19,702 |
| Information | 278 | 2,244 |
| Financial Activities | 458 | 3,524 |
| Professional and Business Services | 928 | 5,687 |
| Education and Health Services | 3,112 | 27,552 |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 1,112 | 8,530 |
| Other Services | 262 | 3,075 |
| Government | 633 | 5,163 |
Major Employers
| Employer | Products/Services | Employee Count |
|---|---|---|
| 3M Corporation | Electrical Equipment & Component Mfg. | 700 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | General Medical & Surgical Hospital | 600 |
| Kraft Foods | Dairy Product Manufacturing | 495 |
| New Ulm Public Schools – I.S.D # 88 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | 306 |
| Brown County | County offices | 279 |