Small Business Business Bulletin - September

Small Business Bulletin

September

News From DEED

Launch Minnesota Kicks off

Launching a Minnesota business? State has $2.5M to help you get started

Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal - 10/3/19

Launch Minnesota, the new DEED program that carves out $2.5 million for startup entrepreneurs, is taking shape. Announced earlier this year, the bipartisan initiative now has some specifics.

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Rebranded CareerForce is all about finding the right job

Finance & Commerce - 9/19/19

What is the best way for governments to support unemployed workers – and get them back to work? CareerForce, MN's retooled workforce support system, brings a new emphasis to getting workers into the right job, not just the quickest.

Businesses get creative during worker shortage

Worker shortage sparks Minnesota businesses to think outside of the box

StarTribune - 9/28/19

All across Minnesota, employers are taking steps to address a deepening statewide worker shortage. Job vacancies are near record highs, and the number of unfilled positions now exceeds the number of people looking for work, forcing employers to think outside the box to attract employees.

Updates From DEED

Launch Minnesota Advisory Board Announced

Ten new members of the Launch Minnesota board – all with unique technology and entrepreneurship backgrounds – have been announced. Launch Minnesota is a new statewide collaboration to support technology startups. Beyond providing incentives, Launch Minnesota seeks to create a stronger network of innovators – and to tell the story of our startup growth to the rest of the country and the world.    

Minnesota Exports at $5.7 Billion in Second Quarter

Sales of Minnesota agriculture, mining and manufacturing exports from Minnesota fell 4% between the second quarters of 2018 and 2019 to $5.7 billion, according to a report released today by DEED. U.S. exports fell by 3% during the same period.


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Central European Trade is an opertunity for Minnesota Businesses

On October 22, the Minnesota Trade Office will present an educational program about the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Central Europe. Businesses who attend will get the opportunity to learn how to develop trade ties with five nations in Central Europe. DEED recently made a short video highlighting Minnesota's trade history with the region. 


Did You Know?

Minnesota ranked number 1 in medical care  

Minnesota was ranked best state for health care in WalletHub's 2019 Best & Worst States for healthcare. The study was based on 43 metrics.  Life Expectancy, monthly insurance premium, and insurance rates were the metrics that Minnesota ranked the highest in.