DEED in the News
Quad Community Press - 7/9/2019
A collaborative group including Anoka County, Washington County, Connexus Energy and other regional partners has launched the Minnesota Technology Corridor, an initiative to attract companies to the north metro. Stakeholders include the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Greater MSP, site selectors and commercial real estate brokers.
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The Globe - 7/10/19
Select homes and homeowners in four area communities were recently awarded financial assistance through the DEED Small Cities Development Program to undergo needed rehabilitation projects. Qualifying owners of dwellings in Luverne, Rushmore, Chandler and Lake Wilson will receive financial assistance to make infrastructure repairs to their homes.
Updates from DEED
Grants totaling $5.3 million were approved by DEED for infrastructure projects in four Greater Minnesota communities.
The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) approved just over $36 million in grant and loan funding for water infrastructure projects in Minnesota.
DEED is looking for a talented executive to lead Minnesota’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program, one of the largest benefit programs and tax authorities operated by the State of Minnesota.
DEED is looking for a passionate leader to serve as the next director of State Services for the Blind (SSB).
Ben Baglio will join DEED as the Governor's Workforce Development Board (GWDB) coordinator. Deputy Commissioner gives his thoughts on the new hire and his role at DEED.
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