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Changes to JOBZ Program Published by State Register
October 10, 2008
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has announced changes that officials say will improve oversight of the Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) program.................
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Minnesota Veterans Career Fair Set For October 9
October 08, 2008
Minnesota veterans will be able to meet with over 130 employers and service providers, including college representatives, at a career fair on Thursday, October 9, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Earle Brown Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center................
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Minnesota Manufactured Exports Reach Quarterly Record High $4.4 Billion
October 02, 2008
Minnesota manufactured exports increased to $4.4 billion in the second quarter of 2008, which is 13 percent higher than the same period one year ago...............
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Brazilian Ambassador to Keynote Minnesota Trade Conference
September 30, 2008
H.E. Antonio Patriota, the Brazilian ambassador to the United States, will be the keynote speaker during lunch at the Governor’s International Trade Conference on Thursday, Oct. 2, in Minneapolis..............
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Pelican Rapids Receives Low-Interest Loan for Water Treatment Infrastructure
September 30, 2008
Pelican Rapids in western Minnesota received a low-interest loan of $306,500 from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) to help pay for improvements to the city’s drinking water treatment system..............
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DEED Seeks Trainers and Consultants for Entrepreneurial Program
September 29, 2008
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has announced a Request for Proposals, seeking to partner with organizations that can provide training and consulting services for people who want to start new businesses..............
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