The city of St Louis Park has enjoyed resurgent business growth thanks to heavy investment in projects such as the West End development. Businesses have flocked to the area for its skilled labor force and academically distinguished public schools, technical institutes and universities. Of the 2,700 businesses in St Louis Park, the biggest employer is the healthcare sector but there are also food products, banking, printing, plastics and aluminum product manufacturers here. Minneapolis-St Paul International is the closest airport.