 As the economic center of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest, Hennepin County is home to many major companies in a diverse section of industries.As of the 2018 estimate, there are twelve Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Hennepin County, five of which are located in Minneapolis.Hennepin County is also home to several major private companies such as Carlson and Cargill, both located in Minnetonka, the latter of which is the largest privately-owned company in the United States.