DEED in the News

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.

UMN eyes Shriners hospital, strengthens Fairview partnership Minnesota Daily - 10/2/19 The University of Minnesota is aiming to be a top 20 medical school once again. Healthcare is the fastest growing industry in Minnesota, with an estimated employment increase of nearly 11 percent from 2016 to 2026, according to DEED.

Survey: Minnesota employers report more job openings than ever Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal - 9/30/19 The number of vacant jobs in Minnesota crept up to a new high during the second quarter, the most recent state figures show. Minnesota employers had 146,513 open jobs in the second quarter, according to numbers released Monday by DEED.

Updates from DEED

Job Vacancies Increase to 146,513 in Second Quarter of 2019

Minnesota employers reported 146,513 job vacancies in the second quarter of 2019, the highest total on record and an indication that the state’s labor market remains tight, according to figures released today by DEED.

DEED Awards $3.6 Million from Job Creation Fund

DEED today announced $3.6 million in awards from the Job Creation Fund for business expansions in five Minnesota communities. The awards are expected to generate more than 400 jobs over the next three years. 

Minnesota Manufacturing Week 2019

Manufacturing is a dynamic industry, and it’s crucial to the strength of our economic well-being. In recognition of the industry and over 8,400 manufacturers making a wide range of products, Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed Oct. 1-7, 2019 as Minnesota Manufacturing Week.