January 2, 2017
In the News
Aluminum recycler Spectro Alloys is expanding in Rosemount and adding two metal processing furnaces that should help the business take on new orders and hold its own with aggressive competitors. Spectro is among several recent business expansion projects receiving financial help from DEED. One of the agency's most popular programs, the Job Creation Fund, has awarded $33.7 million to 74 projects since launching three years ago.
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A forgivable loan from DEED is expected to fuel the expansion of Altec Inc.'s manufacturing operations in Duluth, leading to the creation of 100 new jobs. Dave Faynik, general manager of Altec's Duluth operations, said the company already has begun hiring. "We're definitely excited to be expanding here in Duluth," he said.
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Recent Press Releases
ASV Holdings Moving Distribution Center to Grand Rapids
ASV Holdings Inc., a manufacturer of compact track and skid steer loaders for the construction market, is moving its parts distribution operations from Southhaven, Miss., to a new site near its corporate headquarters and manufacturing plant in Grand Rapids.
DEED is supporting the project with a $125,000 loan from the Minnesota Investment Fund. If the company meets hiring and investment commitments, $50,000 of the loan will be forgiven. Read more.
Recent Blog Posts
 Whether you remain in the job market, hit a career slump or are looking for a career change, making a resolution to improve your professional skills can be a great way to start the new year. The latest MinnesotaWorks.net blog post suggests six ways to achieve that goal.
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Did You Know?
The Twin Cities, with an unemployment rate of 2.3 percent, was tied with Nashville in October for the lowest unemployment rate in the country among major metropolitan areas, according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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