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Good Year for Venture Capital, Mergers
Minneapolis Star Tribune-11/1/15
Venture capitalists, cool to Minnesota companies during the first three quarters of the year, have started to open their wallets. Six companies in the state raised nearly $65 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30. That’s the highest quarterly amount so far this year, but less than during the same period in 2014.
 Help Wanted: Over-the-Road Truckers
KSTP-TV-10/26/15
It's been a rough road for Minnesota trucking companies, which are struggling to fill positions because of a driver shortage. DEED's Steve Hine says trucking firms aren't alone. With baby boomers transitioning into retirement, Minnesota will have a difficult time maintaining the size of its workforce in coming years. "The bottom line is that for the next 15 years we're going to see very slow growth, if any growth at all, in the number of workers we have available," he says.
Transitioning Into a Moving Career
St. Cloud Times-10/31/15
Moving can bring an overwhelming sense of dread, apprehension and nerves, especially for older people who have lived in the same home for decades. But for Shelley
Chamberlin and her clients, the process of downsizing is just a small stepping
stone to be conquered together in a time of transitions. Transitional Moving, a senior moving service, is
dedicated to helping downsize, organize and move people into new spaces to
begin the next stage of life. For Chamberlin, her new company is as
much about helping others as it is about reinventing herself.
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Group Honors DEED-DNR Partnership
A new program that boosts employment opportunities in state government for people with disabilities was recognized by the Minnesota Rehabilitation Association. The program – a partnership between DEED and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) – guarantees DNR job interviews to qualified applicants who are referred by DEED's Vocational Rehabilitation Services. “This program is an important step that will help increase active recruiting and hiring of people with disabilities,” Commissioner Sieben said.
Minnesota MedTech Week
Minnesota’s medical technology industry is among the biggest in the country, with more than 35,000 jobs tied to the sector. Lt. Gov. Tina Smith will highlight the importance of the industry during Minnesota MedTech Week activities this week. She will participate in an angel investment tax credit roundtable, tour several growing businesses and provide opening remarks at the Minnesota MedTech Week Conference.
 You've got questions and we have answers. DEED's Minnesota Business 101 blog examines some common concerns among employers when it comes to hiring people with disabilities.
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