Manufacturer Sofidel S.p.A. will make a $200 million expansion in Duluth, supported by $5 million in business expansion funding from the State of Minnesota. The expansion will create at least 160 new jobs, tripling the company's current workforce size: https://bit.ly/3BPRLlI
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Government Administration
St. Paul, MN 17,865 followers
About us
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state’s principal economic development agency. DEED programs promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention; international trade; workforce development; and community development.
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http://mn.gov/deed
External link for Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- St. Paul, MN
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- workforce development, economic development, business recruitment, business expansion, business growth, international trade, community development, and business retention
Locations
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Primary
180 E 5th St
Suite 1200
St. Paul, MN 55101, US
Employees at Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
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Heidi Stardig Stay M.A., GCDF
Workforce Development Specialist I / Career Counselor / Instructor State of Minnesota
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Carla Vita
Director of Energy Transition Office
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Jacqueline (Jackie) Buck SPHR
Director, Employer Services at State of Minnesota-Department of Employment and Economic Development
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John Fisher
Updates
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Minnesota employers added 6,300 jobs in September. The state's unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.4% and Minnesota's labor force participation rate held steady for the third month in a row at 67.7%, one of the highest in the country: https://bit.ly/4f8hsw9
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Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development reposted this
On the day after Indigenous Peoples Day, it was my honor to engage in government-to-government consultation with Chairwoman Cathy Chavers and other leaders of the BOIS FORTE BAND OF CHIPPEWA. Together with my colleague Kirk Crow Shoe, we discussed collaboration on workforce development, broadband, and more. We enjoyed the warm hospitality as well as the fall scenery in this gorgeous part of Minnesota! Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
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DEED has awarded $4.7 million in land redevelopment grant funding for eight projects statewide and one blighted land demolition loan. The grant funding will create or retain 278 jobs! Check out the project details here: https://bit.ly/3Nr9kuZ
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As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, on October 15, DEED's VRS staff will be showcasing how Vocational Rehabilitation can support the higher education pathway to competitive and integrated Employment. Register today: https://bit.ly/4h1rwJo
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Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development reposted this
Is your job search strategy working? Take your employment efforts to the next level with the newly updated Creative Job Search guide! Find it free online. https://bit.ly/4gyBGRh
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Commissioner Matt Varilek was honored to meet Norway's new Ambassador Anniken Huitfeldt during her visit to Minnesota along with Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan and DEED's Minnesota Trade Office team! We were excited to learn Minnesota was her first visit outside of Washington D.C. CC: Norway House
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Earlier today in Annandale, DEED announced $52 million in grants to expand broadband access to an estimated 7,700 homes and businesses throughout Minnesota! https://bit.ly/4eBzNlz
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Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA) has recognized DEED's Minnesota Trade Office team for its excellence in supporting and advancing Minnesota’s solar industry! Congrats to MTO for their ability to use their international connections to help bring innovation & jobs to Minnesota!
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As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, on October 15, DEED's VRS staff will be showcasing how Vocational Rehabilitation can support the higher education pathway to competitive and integrated Employment. Register today: https://bit.ly/4h1rwJo