DEED Roundup - January 21, 2020

DEED Roundup Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

January 21, 2020

DEED in the News

Grove stresses innovation in workforce development

Finance and Commerce - 1/13/19

Steve Grove believes one of the top things Minnesota needs to do to grow its economy is to embrace disruption. So it’s fitting that he’s started with the agency he oversees.

 Commissioner Grove at meeting of the minnesota economic club on Jan. 13 2020

Updates from DEED

DEED Awards Grants to 9 Cities for Contamination Cleanup

DEED’s Contamination Cleanup Grant Program awarded the funding, which will leverage nearly $490 million in private investment and create or retain 382 jobs. The redevelopment projects are expected to add 1,843 housing units, of which 873 units will be affordable housing.

Rendering of Makato Bridge Plaza project
Telecommuter Forward! Will help cities stand out for their broadband access

DEED Begins New Community Certification Program: Telecommuter Forward!

The Telecommuter Forward! Program was presented to the Minnesota Legislature by DEED’s Broadband team last session. It passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and was signed by Governor Tim Walz in May.

Did You Know?

Minneapolis was ranked 9th best metro area for STEM Careers by WalletHub.  The data website looked at things ranging from wages, number of available jobs and quality of life to make their list of Best & Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals.

 Minneapolis 9th best city for STEM proffesionals