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Minnesota's New Cool Image as 'the North'
Wall Street Journal-1/21/15
'North' has a special meaning in Minnesota, and it is gradually gaining a stronger following. Local influencers want their region to be recognized for its innovative, sturdy character, honed by long, cold winters.
Minnesota Job Creation Fund Wins Economic Development Initiative Award
Brainerd Dispatch-1/25/15
The Economic Development Association of Minnesota awarded the state's Minnesota Job Creation Fund the '2015 Economic Development Initiative' award during the Excellence in Economic Development Awards ceremony for the program's creative approach to economic development.
Minnesota's Unemployment Rate Reaches Lowest Percentage in 13 Years
KSTP-TV-1/22/15
Minnesota's unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in more than 13 years, despite the state losing more than 5,000 jobs last month, according to DEED.
County at the Forefront of State's Economic Recovery
Jackson County Pilot-1/21/15
Strong economic conditions in Jackson County have helped propel Minnesota to third in the nation in terms of number of counties recovered from the recession.
Redevelopments Grants Advance to City Hall
Finance and Commerce-1/20/15
Four Minneapolis projects moved a step closer to receiving state redevelopment grants. If the City Council approves the applications, they will be submitted to DEED.
As of Jan. 21, $6 million in tax credits reserved for investments
in businesses owned by women or minorities or in businesses in Greater
Minnesota remains. After Oct. 1, any remaining tax credits not
allocated will be made available to others. Another
$5.5 million in credits remains for investments in other businesses.
Destination Duluth: Travel guidebook publisher Lonely Planet has named Duluth a Top Ten U.S. Destination for 2015. They cite the city's many trails, slopes, and Lake Superior as reasons to visit the outdoors hot spot.
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Minnesota Job Creation Fund Wins Economic Development Initiative Award
The Economic Development Association of Minnesota awarded the Minnesota Job Creation Fund the '2015 Economic Development Initiative' award for its creative approach to economic development.
State Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.6 Percent
Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.6 percent in December; the U.S. unemployment rate was 5.6 percent. State employers cut 5,200 jobs during the month.
Solar Company tenKsolar to Receive Workforce Training
DEED has awarded Anoka-Ramsey Community College a $230,468 Minnesota Job Skills Partnership grant to train 160 tenKsolar, Inc. employees. The Bloomington-based company designs, manufacturers and markets high-tech photovoltaic solar energy systems sold throughout the U.S. and abroad.
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Don't forget Mining Industry Day in Chisholm on Fri., Jan. 30. Entry-level to highly-skilled jobs open...From the Minn Trade Office, a free webinar on doing business in East Africa, Feb 5. |
 In 2014 DEED rolled up its sleeves to strengthen talent, innovation and trade in the state -- and made tremendous headway. Clearly, Minnesota veterans embody an enormous amount of talent. Read how DEED helped burnish their credentials.
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 In 2014 DEED received funding under the Women’s Economic Security Act to operate a new program aimed at helping women enter high-wage, high-demand, traditionally male-dominated occupations. DEED also received an appropriation to support programs that help women succeed as entrepreneurs and business owners. Last month DEED awarded $475,000 in grants to eight organizations that will prepare and place women in new career opportunities: Lake Superior College, Central Minnesota Jobs and Training, White Earth Indian Reservation, Workforce Development Inc., Goodwill-Easter Seals of Minnesota, YWCA of St. Paul, Dunwoody College of Technology, and YWCA of Minneapolis. Read more. |
