Today, Shutterfly held a ceremonial groundbreaking in Shakopee to officially launch the beginning of a what will be a new 217,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility. The company, based in San Francisco, is expanding its operations to include a manufacturing facility in Minnesota, creating hundreds of new full- and part-time jobs in the state.

The move was aided in part by a loan of up to $1 million from the Minnesota Investment Fund – an incentive tool, which helps the State of Minnesota compete successfully for businesses and the jobs that come with it. 

"We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Shutterfly to Minnesota,” said DEED Commissioner Katie Clark Sieben. “Shutterfly ranked ninth in Forbes' fastest growing companies in 2013 and is also ranked as one of the best places to work. Minnesota has the talented and productive workforce to help fuel Shutterfly’s rapid growth."

Shutterfly, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and digital retailer of high-quality personalized products and services offered through a family of lifestyle brands. Founded in 1999, the Shutterfly, Inc. family of brands includes: Shutterfly, Tiny Prints, Wedding Paper Divas, Treat and MyPublisher. The company is currently led by CEO Jeffrey Housenbold, who joined the company in 2005.

For the second time in one week, a company officially broke ground in Minnesota to signify a major investment in jobs and economic development.