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St. Paul - Minnesota gained 17,400 jobs in October, up 0.6% from September on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). All of that job growth came in Minnesota's private sector. This is the 13th consecutive month o...
St. Paul - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced today it has received up to $10 million dollars in federal funding through a Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) grant to help incarcerated individuals prepare for and find employment in Minnesota after their releas...
Minnesota is a pro-business climate providing incentives for businesses that form in the state to stimulate economic growth. Entrepreneurs have access to resources and tools to succeed in the areas of Todd County.
Todd County Development Corporation celebrates local entrepreneurs and their accomplishments this November for National Entrepreneurship Month! We ar...
The path to success as an entrepreneur can take many different forms, and no matter what path you choose, difficulties will always exist. It's easy to become a bit of a skeptic when it comes to doing business. The truth is, it's not easy — and it's not for everyone...
Economic growth is the core of a community’s vitality. The ability of businesses to operate and flourish offers jobs for residents, increases financial opportunities, and improves the overall quality of life in an area. But starting and running a business is a challenging endeavor. From the established company to th...
Every manufacturing company needs a talented and committed workforce to ensure consistent and optimum operations. Recruiting, hiring, and training those necessary individuals is a constant process. Hosting a Manufacturing Day Event may be the perfect advantage for businesses large and small.
This year, National Manufacturing Day is October 7 and i...
Terms like "sustainability," "ESG," and "socially conscious" have become quite the corporate buzzwords. However, if you're tempted to simply check the box, think again.
A sincere commitment to sustainability can pay off in a myriad of ways — not to mention preserves trust, because a lack of integrity where sustainability i...
Maintaining and developing a skilled workforce capable of meeting the needs of your manufacturing company is an ongoing task. Recruiting, hiring and training those necessary individuals is more complicated than ever in today’s economic environment. Hosting a Manufacturing Day Event may be the perfect method to increase your ability t...
The Role of Education in Talent Attraction
Sep 19 2022“Education is now the #1 economic priority,” according to Don Gilman, CEO of Ignite College and Career Academy in Georgia. In the past, most economic development organizations focused their efforts on creating jobs and capital investment. Today, the pandemic’s “Great Resignation,” coupled with the high level of Baby Boomers retiring...
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National Inventors Month falls in the month of August each year and is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of inventors everywhere. It encourages each one of us, in our own ways, to be innovative too!
When we think of inventors, we are usually reminded of people like Alexander Graham Bell o...
The unemployment rate held steady at 1.8% in July 2022 – tying the record low since the metric has been tracked in 1976, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This was also the all-time lowest state rate on record in th...
WASHINGTON — As a leader in renewable energy resources, Minnesota could have an outsized impact from the climate change-fighting provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.
The bill, signed into law by President Joe Biden on Tuesday, would offer nearly $370 billion in incentives to consumers, utilities and corporations to curb planet-warmin...
Meeting your community's existing needs while laying the groundwork for its anticipated need is more critical than ever. Meanwhile, the concept of infrastructure is evolving. In addition to being functional, capital improvements now need to be aesthetically pleasing and sustainable. They must also be planned, executed, and publicized to mak...
Inflation is impacting everything - from manufacturing, grocery, and retail to small businesses. Inflation has been reported to range from 6.8 to 8.2% for 2022 - staggering rates of inflation that haven’t been seen since the 1980s. The all items index increased 9.1 percent for the 12 months ending June...
It has been found that amenities such as recreation opportunities are as important for healthy local economies as traditional “business-friendly” measures such as lower taxes and labor costs. Smaller cities with a higher quality of life experience higher employment and population growth than similarly situated communities, including those that ran...
The unemployment rate ticked down two-tenths of a point to 1.8% in June 2022 – yet another record low since the metric has been tracked in 1976, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The lowest pre-pandemic unemployment rate was 2.5% i...
Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) launched the latest round of Child Care Economic Development Grants. These grants authorize $4.85 million over two fiscal years for grants to community partners to increase quality child care providers to support economic development across Minnesota. A total of $2.42...
Number of Latino farmers small, but growing
Jul 15 2022Javier Garcia starts the green John Deere tractor and slowly moves it forward toward the rows of onions and squash. The blades behind the tractor dig into the soil, uprooting weeds and turning the earth as it goes.
Garcia is one of a small but growing number of Latino farmers i...
The city of Staples is located at the junction of U.S. Highway 10 and Minnesota Highway 210. Perched on the border between Todd and Wadena Counties, about 150 miles northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Staples’ residents enjoy small town living along with all the advantages offered by greater Minnesota.
Staples is wel...
For many of us, a home is more than just a residence. It is a place that evokes a feeling - that of pride, security, comfort, and joy. A home is where we can face life’s challenges and watch our children grow. Across the country, National Homeownership Month is celebrate...