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DEED Names New Deputy Commissioner
Mpls-St. Paul Business Journal-11/24/14
DEED Deputy Commissioner Robin Sternberg is stepping down and will be replaced by Kevin McKinnon, a seven-year veteran of the agency.
Get a Job: Competition Running High for Holiday Hiring
Twin Cities Business-11/24/14
The all-important holiday shopping season is ramping up, and so is hiring for retailers, who typically expect to make a significant portion of their profits during the fourth quarter of the year. 'Some of this strength is certainly reflecting growing consumer confidence and a willingness to spend,' said Steve Hine, Labor Market Information Office Director.
DEED to Award Trade and Export Grants
International Falls Journal-11/24/14
DEED has been awarded more than $470,000 by the U.S. Small Business Administration for its State Trade and Export Promotion Program.
Turkey stats: Minnesota produced 46M turkeys valued at $839M in 2012, according to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center at Iowa State University.
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DEED Names New Economic Development Commissioner
With 15 years of economic development experience, Kevin McKinnon will oversee Business and Community Development programs, Minnesota Trade Office, Office of Broadband Development.
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