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Anoka County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan 52 2.3 percent; and personal current transfer receipts increased 7.1 percent. From 1993 to 2003 net earnings increased on average 6.2 percent each year; dividends, interest, and rent increased on average 7.6 percent; and personal current transfer receipts increased on average 8.7 percent. Earnings by place of work Earnings of persons employed in Anoka County increased from $5,492,028 in 2002 to $5,816,477 in 2003, an increase of 5.9 percent. The 2002-2003 state change was 4.4 percent and the national change was 4.1 percent. The average annual growth rate from the 1993 estimate of $3,063,977 to the 2003 estimate was 6.6 percent. The average annual growth rate for the state was 5.9 percent and for the nation was 5.3 percent. Earnings 3.3.3 Employment Employment and employers: Anoka County residents are well educated and take pride in their work and community. Businesses, attracted by affordable land, are building and expanding in Anoka County. Major corporations like Medtronic, Aveda, United Defense, Hoffman Engineering, Onan, and Federal Cartridge have found homes in Anoka County. In fact, Medtronic, the world's leading medical technology company, recently built its global headquarters in Anoka County. In 2000, almost two-thirds of Anoka County workers were employed in sales, office, and management, professional and related occupations. The Anoka County Economic Development Partnership (ACEDP), established in 1985, is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization focused primarily on creating a business environment conducive to growth and development in Anoka County. The ACEDP Board of Directors consists of 17 persons representing businesses, education and government leaders, and conducts its work through two staff persons. Four additional volunteer