Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
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| agency_name = Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
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| headquarters = 332 Minnesota St. Saint Paul, Minnesota
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| chief1_name = Steve Grove
| chief1_position = Commissioner
| chief2_name = Hamse Warfa
| chief2_position = Deputy Commissioner
| chief3_name = Kevin McKinnon
| chief3_position = Deputy Commissioner
| chief4_name = Evan Rowe
| chief4_position = Assistant Commissioner
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| parent_agency = State of Minnesota
| website = {{URL|http://mn.gov/deed/|Official website}}
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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the State of Minnesota’s principal economic development agency. Its mission includes supporting the economic success of individuals, businesses, and communities by improving opportunities for growth.{{Cite web| title=About DEED: the Agency and its Activities |url=http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/About_Us/Who_We_Are_What_We_Do/index.aspx| publisher=DEED Website |accessdate=22 February 2012}}
History
The Minnesota DEED was created in July 2003 by the merger of the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) and the Minnesota Department of Economic Security (MDES).{{Cite web| title=DEED History |url=http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/About_Us/Who_We_Are_What_We_Do/Organization/History.aspx| publisher=DEED Website |accessdate=22 February 2012}}
Divisions
=Business and Community Development=
The Business and Community Development (BCD) division provides financial and technical services to businesses, communities, and economic development professionals. The division promotes and assists in the expansion of exports and works with Minnesota-based companies that are interested in expansion. BCD also works with companies interested in relocating to Minnesota. Additionally, BCD helps Minnesota communities with financing infrastructure projects.{{Cite web| title=DEED Organization| url=http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/About_Us/Who_We_Are_What_We_Do/Organization/index.aspx| publisher=DEED Website |accessdate=22 February 2012}}
=Workforce Development=
The Workforce Development Division works with local and statewide partners to provide training and support to unemployed and dislocated workers, and financial assistance for businesses seeking to upgrade the skills of their workforce. Additional services include state services for the blind, rehabilitation services, local labor exchange, and disability determination. Many of these services are provided at CareerForce locations throughout the state.
=Unemployment Insurance=
=Communications, Analysis, and Research=
The Communications, Analysis and Research Division coordinates DEED’s information resources and provides centralized services in the areas of communications, marketing, publications, economic analysis, and labor market and other research. The division also implements the state branding program—Positively Minnesota—in partnership with business, industry, education, and governmental organizations.
References
External links
- [http://mn.gov/deed/ Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development]
- [http://www.exportminnesota.com/ Minnesota Trade Office]
- [https://www.wobo.ai/ Ai Job Search]
- [https://www.careerforcemn.com/ CareerForce]
- [http://www.uimn.org/ Minnesota Unemployment Insurance]
- [https://www.minnesotaworks.net/ Minnesota Works]
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Category:State agencies of Minnesota
Category:State departments of economic development in the United States