DEED Roundup - March 2, 2020

DEED Roundup Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

March 2, 2020

DEED in the News

The State of Minnesota is creating a new senior leadership position specifically designed to help immigrants and refugees.

New state job created to help immigrants and refugees in Minnesota

KSTP ABC 5 - 2/27/20

The State of Minnesota is creating a new senior leadership position specifically designed to help immigrants and refugees overcome barriers to entering the workforce. This is the first time the State of Minnesota will have a leader dedicated to working with and for these communities.

Launch Minnesota Awards $450K to Grow Startups

Twin Cities Business - 2/29/20

Minnesota is stepping up its commitment to startups with another round of grants. On Wednesday, the Minnesota DEED announced that it has awarded $450,000 to six organizations as part of its “Launch Minnesota” initiative.

Launch Minnesota Announced New Grants

Updates from DEED

Announcing the Launch Minnesota Network

Launch Minnesota has awarded grants to six organizations that will lead regional hubs and one statewide partner to establish a network to advance Minnesota’s innovation ecosystem. These seven organizations, along with nearly 60 program partners, will form the Launch Minnesota Network to help Minnesota-based high-tech startups take their businesses from concept to launch.

New from Minnesota Job Skills Partnership: Automation Training Incentive Pilot Program

The Automation Training Incentive Pilot Program offers grants up to $25,000 to Minnesota businesses that have 100 or fewer full-time employees, are in the manufacturing or skilled assembly production industry, and have recently invested in new automation technology or plans to invest in new automation technology.

Growing an inclusive economy is everyone’s job at DEED

Every major department at DEED is creating metrics-driven, annual goals focused on achieving more equitable outcomes in our work. At DEED, our equity efforts are centered on outcomes for people facing barriers based on race, disability, and geography.

Did You Know?

Minnesota has the 4th highest labor force participation rate in the nation at 70.1%. Minnesota also has the 2nd highest participation rate for women in the labor force at 66.7%.  You can see a summary of how Minnesota ranks economically on CompareMN.com.