Jobs & Economy in Superior
Superior's economy runs on a real, genuine three-part base: the Twin Ports' major Great Lakes shipping operations, Essentia Health's dominant regional healthcare employment, and a real energy/manufacturing sector.
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Learn moreA real, major Great Lakes port economy
The Port of Duluth-Superior is North America's farthest-inland freshwater seaport and the largest on the Great Lakes system by tonnage, handling approximately 30 million short tons of cargo annually -- iron ore, grain, coal, and renewable-energy components.
Essentia Health's dominant regional presence
Essentia Health generates more than $4.5 billion in economic output and supports over 14,800 jobs across the Twin Ports region, making it the region's top employer per this pass's sources.
A real 'Energy Capital of Wisconsin' identity
Superior carries a real, self-styled 'Energy Capital of Wisconsin' identity, alongside genuine manufacturing anchors: AMSOIL (headquartered in Superior), Exodus Global, and FeraDyne Outdoors.
Key takeaways
- Superior's port economy handles roughly 30 million tons of Great Lakes cargo annually as part of the Twin Ports.
- Essentia Health is the Twin Ports' dominant employer, generating $4.5B+ in regional economic output.
- Superior's real energy/manufacturing base includes AMSOIL, Exodus Global, and FeraDyne Outdoors.
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