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Launch Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development are proud to support our state's startups and small businesses. Use the link to explore opportunities for funding, mentorship and more. https://lnkd.in/gttu5NAQ
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 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
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
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
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
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
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!
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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