DEED makes two key hires tied to legislative efforts: bit.ly/4ejRSnt

The Minnesota Workforce Summit just kicked off in Duluth, bringing together 300+ employers, workforce development leaders & others to collaborate, find solutions and build a more equitable economy for all Minnesotans! #2024MNWorkforceSummit

Over 300 workforce development system stakeholders are at the Minnesota Workforce Summit, where they are focused on finding ways to grow the labor force to meet the needs of Minnesota employers & connect Minnesotans with family-sustaining employment. #2024MNWorkforceSummit

2nd annual MN DEED Workforce Summit happening now in beautiful Duluth! Great to be with Chris Farrell, Surya Iyer, and hundreds of other partners working to connect people to great jobs. mn.gov/deed/events/su…

Minnesota Workforce Summit attendees heard an inspiring discussion of results we’re seeing from historic 2023 legislative investments in growing our workforce & preparing more Minnesotans for family-sustaining employment, plus a look ahead to the future. #2024MNWorkforceSummit

A Minnesota Workforce Summit session on AI and our workforce showed how this technology will affect Minnesota workers and employers. Look for an article later this month in Minnesota Economic Trends bit.ly/4gnK4CX featuring this new research. #2024MNWorkforceSummit

Yesterday, Polar's President and COO, Surya Iyer, participated in an insightful panel at the 2024 Minnesota Workforce Summit in Duluth, MN! A big thanks to MN DEED, the event organizers, and everyone who attended the panel! 🙌 #PolarSemiconductor #WorkforceSummit #DuluthMN

DEED's Deputy Commissioner of Workforce Development Marc Major shares his highlights from yesterday's 2024 Workforce Summit in Duluth: bit.ly/4e2rHlJ

DEED's Office of Small Business and Innovation invites you to attend our How our State Supports Startup Businesses and Entrepreneurs event tomorrow from 9-12pm as part of #TCSW2024! Find more info here: bit.ly/4gsY5zy

Launch MN and MN DEED are excited to share that more than $580K in Innovation Grant funds has been awarded to 21 local companies. mn.gov/deed/newscente…

Don't miss the St. Cloud Area Career Fair on Tuesday October 8 at the River's Edge Convention Center! Learn more at careerforcemn.com

Launch Minnesota awards nearly $583,000 to 21 innovative startups that have created innovative technology solutions: bit.ly/4daTUFs

Minnesota exports of goods surged to $7.1 billion in the second quarter of 2024, a 17% increase over the same period in 2023. Minnesota's export growth topped the national rate (5%) for the quarter and was stronger than all but eight other states: bit.ly/47w2xJv

Don't miss out on DEED's #TCSW2024 event happening now until 12pm at UniversityEnterpriseLabs in St. Paul! Learn about financial resources for startup businesses and entrepreneurs, ask questions to our Small Business Assistance team and more!

Across state government, we’re working hard to prepare Minnesotans for good jobs and to grow our workforce. This Workforce Development Month, learn more about what we’re doing in the Duluth News Tribune bit.ly/3ZtMNop

Empowering our communities for a sustainable future! DEED invests $5.21 million in six Minnesota towns undergoing economic change due to planned or recent power plant closures. Project details here: bit.ly/47ur3e5

Our thanks to Greg Norfleet, Director of Paid Family and Medical Leave Program at MN DEED, for joining us today to explain the specifics and details of the new paid leave program in MN. More info here: paidleave.mn.gov

Last Saturday, CareerForce staff participated in Sabathani Energy Day. They were among more than 30 employers and resource providers at the annual event, which featured information about career exploration and job search services.

DEED awards $20.8 million in Small Cities Development Program grants to 31 cities, townships and counties across Greater Minnesota. The funding will be used for property rehabilitation, public facility improvements and other economic development projects: bit.ly/4gx67Ho

We are excited about our members-only webinar with @MnDEED's Adesewa Adesiji on October 11. Adesiji will share some facts about the workforce in Minnesota and provide tips for better workforce retention. Register today! cleanenergyeconomymn.org/events/member-…