St. Louis County offers some of the most advanced transportation infrastructure in the country. The international seaway port of Duluth at the western tip of Lake Superior serves as a "Heartland Harbor," through which taconite, grain, coal, lumber and other commodities are shipped via the Great Lakes. A great network of railways and highways provides efficient delivery and distribution of in- and outbound cargo. Two airports, Duluth International and Chisholm-Hibbing, offer daily passenger service by a major carrier. They complement several county and municipal airports located throughout St. Louis County.

Local generation and distribution create reliable, affordable energy for businesses. State-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure connects the county's urban centers with lightning fast access to information and world markets.

The infrastructure is in place and professional personnel are prepared to assist companies in need international resources, permitting assistance or business services and support.