DEED Roundup - July 29, 2019

DEED Roundup Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

July 29, 2019

DEED in the News

Anderson Corp broke ground on July 22

Yahoo Finance- 7/22/19

Andersen Corporation, America's premier window and door manufacturer, broke ground today on an expansion of its Renewal by Andersen manufacturing campus in Cottage Grove, Minn.  

Rural Broadband Catching Up but has Miles to Go

Pioneer Journal - 7/21/19

The 1,300 residents among the reservoirs north of Duluth now have access to some of the fastest internet speeds available anywhere, Minnesota has rapidly expanded its wired internet access in the past decade, yet the northern half of the state especially still needs a boost, according to data from DEED. 

Rural broadband continues to challenge

Updates from DEED

Deadline for Launch Minnesota Advisory Board: August 1

The deadline for the Launch Minnesota Advisory Board is coming August 1st. This board will provide direction and support and include technology leaders from the private sector, higher education, and government. 

June Monthly Economic Snapshot out now

Every month DEED staff work to compile statistics and rankings every state. This month Minnesota held its second highest labor force participation rate.

CareerForce helps military veteran find work that matches her calling

When Beth first contacted DEED’s Veteran Employment Program, the former Navy Medical Corpsman was employed as a registered nurse, but it was not the ideal job for her. 

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Minnesota Thriving in the North is the new video from DEED and Explore Minnesota

Minnesota: Thriving in the North is a new video made from a collaboration between DEED and Explore Minnesota. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, Minnesota is the place for businesses to grow and thrive. With a top notch education system, great quality of life and a history of technological growth and innovation, anything is possible in Minnesota.