Small Business Bulletin - November 2019

Small Business Bulleting

November 2019

In the News


commissioner grove was interviews by TPT on Minnesota's business success

Twin Cities Public Television - 11/17/19


DEED’s Launch Minnesota Initiative Offering ‘Innovation Grants’ to Entrepreneurs in Minnesota

MinnInno - 11/13/19

Minnesota startups now have a new source of state funding. Launch Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s new statewide effort to accelerate startups, is taking applications for Innovation Grants.


Minnesota unemployment held steady in October

Minnesota Unemployment Rate Held Steady in October

Twin Cities Business - 11/14/19

DEED, the state added 7,400 jobs total in October. In addition, labor force participation increased one tenth of a percent to 70.3 percent in October, while employment-to-population ratio increased to an 11-year high of 68 percent. 


Recent Press Releases

14 New Projects Funded by the Minnesota Jobs Skills Partnership

DEED awarded $645,925 in grants to infrastructure projects in Greater Minnesota. The funding awarded from DEED’s Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant Program (BDPI) will go to projects in Bagley and Fairmont.

Two Greater Minnesota Cities Awarded Infrastructure Grants

DEED awarded $645,925 in grants to infrastructure projects in Greater Minnesota. The funding awarded from DEED’s Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant Program (BDPI) will go to projects in Bagley and Fairmont.


Shop Small on Small Business Saturday

Shop Small this Small Business Saturday

Take a quick look at this short video showcasing the essential role of small businesses in Minnesota's economy. One fact that highlights how important small businesses are to local communities: For every dollar spent at a small business, 67 cents stays in the local economy. Watch the video to learn more. 

Did You Know?

Thriving in the North Site Selector 2019

Minnesota's Thriving in the North economic development magazine is out now. The magazine is sent to site selectors around the nation. There is a letter from the Governor, Commissioner and other Minnesota leaders. You can read the magazine online.