DEED in the News

With China exports slumping, MN Gov. Tim Walz announces trade trip to Japan and South Korea

Pioneer Press - 8/22/19

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday announced that he will travel to Japan and South Korea next month in hopes of bolstering trade alliances there. Japan imported $1.5 billion in Minnesota goods last year, short of just three other countries: Canada, China and Mexico according to DEED.

In a tight labor market, Greater Minnesota businesses think creatively about how to hang on to workers MinnPost - 8/21/19 For the past several years, manufacturers and other large employers throughout Greater Minnesota have been dealing with a shortage of workers – a scenario that has only found staying power in a strong economy with low unemployment.

Updates From DEED

Natasha Jerde Becomes New Director of State Services for the Blind Natasha Jerde will join the DEED leadership team as State Services for the Blind's new director. Natasha will begin her new role on August 21.

June 2019 Minnesota Employment Review available now

Highlights from this month's review; Biomedical engineers are unique to the metro area. Murray County experienced lots of demographic changes over the past ten years. 

Applications Open for Governor’s International Trade Awards

The Governor's International Trade Awards honor Minnesota companies that have shown exceptional progress and success in foreign markets.