DEED in the News

Shovels are Turning for Twin Cities Industrial Projects
Star Tribune-09/06/14
DEED Commissioner: 'We are seeing hundreds of business expansions happening in the metro and in greater Minnesota.'

Manufacturers Find Their Niche, in the Smallest of Places
Twin Cities Business-09/02/14
Manufacturing firms in the small towns of west central Minnesota are helping fuel low unemployment and economic growth.

Job Creation Fund Making a Mark
GrandRapidsMN.com-9/05/14
The Job Creation Fund is living up to its name in a big way.

Grand opening for Rochester WorkForce Center
PostBulletin.com-08/28/14
The Rochester WorkForce Center grand opening and ribbon cutting will be from noon-2 p.m., Sept. 16, at Rochester Community and Technical College's Heintz Center.

Did You Know?

Minneapolis-St. Paul put the labor in Labor Day: Residents are more likely to have two jobs or be part of dual-income families. According to Gallup, the average number of hours in a work week in the U.S. is rising. 

Recent Press Releases

Companies Announce $241M in Expansions in 2nd Qtr
Companies announced plans in the second quarter to invest $241M in 22 expansion projects expected to create nearly 950 jobs in the state.

Nominations Being Accepted for Governor's International Trade Awards
The Minnesota Trade Office is accepting nominations for the 29th Annual Governor’s International Trade Awards, which honor Minnesota companies that have excelled in the international marketplace. Applications are available here. The deadline to apply is Oct. 10.

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