DEED Press Releases for the current year
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Agency Announcements
- July 31, 2008 - Businesses in Seven Minnesota Counties Eligible for Flood-Disaster Loans
- May 15, 2008 - Disability Determination Computer System Temporarily Inoperative
Business and Economic Development Press Releases
- November 4, 2008 - HUD Awards $926,000 for Minnesota Flood Relief
- October 21, 2008 - PFA Awards Low-Interest Loan to Goodview for Drinking Water Filtration Facilities
- October 21, 2008 - PFA Awards Wastewater Loans to St. Hilaire
- October 20, 2008 - Willmar Bioscience Facility Receives $1.25 Million DEED Grant
- October 16, 2008 - Aerie Lake Community Receives Low-interest Financing for Wastewater Infrastructure
- October 16, 2008 - Lewis and Clark Joint Powers Board Receives Grant for Water System
- October 10, 2008 - Changes to JOBZ Program Published by State Register
- September 30, 2008 - Pelican Rapids Receives Low-Interest Loan for Water Treatment Infrastructure
- September 29, 2008 - DEED seeks Trainers and Consultants for Entrepreneurial Program
- September 26, 2008 - ‘On the Move’ Development Professionals Honored By State at Annual Conference
- September 22, 2008 - Hendrum Receives PFA Loan for Infrastructure
- September 18, 2008 - DEED Awards $1.7 Million in Infrastructure Grants
- September 17, 2008 - DEED Awards $2.06 Million in Grants for Redeveloping Blighted Properties
- September 4, 2008 - State Lands New Wind-Gear Plant in Faribault
- August 27, 2008 - City of Backus Receives Low-Interest Loan for Water Treatment Infrastructure
- August 20, 2008 - DEED Awards Funding for Three Biomass Projects
- August 20, 2008 - DEED Awards $250,000 Infrastructure Grant to Redwood Falls
- August 15, 2008 - City of Hawley Receives Low-interest Loans for Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
- August 12, 2008 - Grove City Receives Low-Interest Loan for Water Treatment Infrastructure
- August 12, 2008 - City of Breckenridge Receives Low-interest Financing for Wastewater Infrastructure
- July 30, 2008 - Business Services Firms in Minnesota Predict Moderate Growth ~ Profits, Wages Anticipated To Improve
- July 16, 2008 - DEED Opens Office of Science and Technology
- July 9, 2008 - City of Hancock Receives Grants for Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure
- June 30, 2008 - Somerset Township Receives Funding for Wastewater Treatment Facility in Hope
- June 30, 2008 - City of Ellendale Receives Low-Interest Loan for Water Treatment Infrastructure
- June 17, 2008 - University of Minnesota Bioscience Park to Receive $292 Million in Funding
- June 13, 2008 - Minnesota Delegation Announces Speakers for BIO 2008 ~ Speakers will highlight renewables, biomedical research, pharma/biologics, medical devices and food
- June 11, 2008 - City of La Salle Receives Grants for Construction of Wastewater Treatment Facility
- June 11, 2008 - DEED distributes $7.1 million to clean up polluted sites in seven Minnesota cities ~ Contamination Cleanup Grants Awarded to 11 Projects
- June 11, 2008 - Meriden Township Receives Grant for Wastewater Treatment System
- May 29, 2008 - City of Royalton Receives Low-interest Financing for Wastewater Infrastructure
- May 29, 2008 - City of Rushford Receives Low-interest Loan for Water Treatment Infrastructure
- May 1, 2008 - Twin Cities Metro Area Finishes Fifth in National Corporate Facilities Ranking
- April 23, 2008 - Western Lake Superior Sanitary District Receives Low-interest Financing for Wastewater Infrastructure
- April 3, 2008 - DEED Awards $17 million in Small Cities Development Program Grants
- April 3, 2008 - Aspiring Entrepreneurs Sought for Minnesota Cup
- March 27, 2008 - DEED Participates in Skill-Exchange Partnership with South African Training Institutions
- March 26, 2008 - Seven Minnesota Cities Awarded Grants for Redevelopment
- March 26, 2008 - DEED awards $392,000 loan to Hector manufacturer
- March 12, 2008 - Update: More than $87 million in state funding reaches flood-damaged southeastern Minnesota
- February 29, 2008 - City of St. Francis Receives Low-interest Loan for Water Treatment Infrastructure
- February 21, 2008 - City of Walters Receives Grants for Wastewater Treatment System
- February 12, 2008 - DEED Awards “FIRST” Grants To Improve Regional Collaboration And Economic Competitiveness
- February 12, 2008 - SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Application Deadline is March 3
- February 6, 2008 - Update: More than $77 million in state funding reaches flood-damaged southeastern Minnesota
- February 5, 2008 - City Of Pine Island Awarded $600,000 Bioscience Infrastructure Grant
- January 30, 2008 - What Microbusiness Needs: Nine IssuesLive Forums ~ First Event in North Mankato
- January 10, 2008 - DEED Awards FIRST Grants for Improving Regional Economic Competitiveness
- January 10, 2008 - DEED Awards $3.1 Million in Statewide Cleanup Grants ~ Grants distributed for projects in nine Minnesota cities
- January 9, 2008 - City of Kent Receives Grant for Wastewater Infrastructure
- January 9, 2008 - Defense Contracts Improve Business Competitiveness
Labor Market Information Press Releases
- October 16, 2008 - Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.9 Percent~State Employers Trim 2,300 Jobs in September~
- September 18, 2008 - Jobs Decline by 3,100 in August ~Unemployment rate stands at 6.2 percent~
- August 14, 2008 - Minnesota Employers Cut 8,600 Jobs in July ~ State unemployment rate at 5.8 percent
- July 17, 2008 - Minnesota Gains 3,400 Jobs in June ~ State unemployment rate drops to 5.3 percent
- June 19, 2008 - Minnesota Gains 1,700 Jobs in May ~ State unemployment rate of 5.4 percent remains below national pace
- May 15, 2008 - State jobs decline by 10,100 in April ~ Minnesota unemployment remains below national rate at 4.8 percent
- April 17, 2008 - State Gains 5,200 Jobs in March ~ State unemployment below national rate at 4.7 percent
- March 20, 2008 - Minnesota employers drop 4,100 jobs in February ~ State unemployment rate of 4.6 percent remains below national rate
- March 18, 2008 - Over 50,000 Job Vacancies in Fourth Quarter 2007 ~ Unemployment Dips to 4.5 Percent
- February 27, 2008 - State Adds 8,500 jobs in January ~ Unemployment Dips to 4.5 Percent
- January 15, 2008 - Minnesota Employers Shed 2,300 Jobs in December ~ State Unemployment Rate Reaches 4.9 Percent; Slightly Below National Average
Trade Press Releases
- November 19, 2008 - MTO Plans Forum on Managing the Credit Crisis
- October 16, 2008 - Minnesota Trade Office Announces 2008 Trade Awards Winners
- October 2, 2008 - Minnesota Manufactured Exports Reach Quarterly Record High $4.4 Billion
- September 30, 2008 - Brazilian Ambassador to Keynote Minnesota Trade Conference
- September 2, 2008 - Governor and First Lady Welcome 90 World Diplomats
- July 31, 2008 - State Manufactured Exports Reach $4.2 Billion in First Quarter
- July 29, 2008 - Molnau Leading Delegation to Japan-Midwest Business Conference
- June 27, 2008 - The China Practicum’ Offered by Minnesota Trade Office
- May 19, 2008 - State Manufactured Exports Surge to record $16.2 Billion
- May 5, 2008 - International Market Research Workshop Planned
- March 17, 2008 - State manufactured exports hit record $4.3 billion in fourth quarter of 2007 ~ Minnesota exports grew at 6.5 percent pace in 2007, led by strong second half
- March 12, 2008 - Nominations Being Accepted for Governor’s International Trade Awards
- August 11, 2008 - State Pays Over $18 Million in Emergency Unemployment Compensation
- July 1, 2008 - Unemployment Benefits Extended for Minnesotans Seeking Work ~ Federal Legislation Authorizes Unemployment Compensation Extension
- April 23, 2008 - Use Official State Agency's Web Site for Unemployment Insurance Benefits ~ Use of Fee-based Sites Could Jeopardize or Delay Benefits
Workforce Development Press Releases
- November 13, 2008 - Duluth Plans Career Fair for Disability Mentoring Day
- November 5, 2008 - Adult Care Center Receives Job Skills Grant For Apprenticeship Training Program
- October 21, 2008 - Grants Help Former Employees Return To Work Faster
- October 8, 2008 - Minnesota Veterans Career Fair Set For October 9
- August 27, 2008 - St. Cloud Public Forum to Focus on Independent Living and Employment Services for People with Disabilities
- August 14, 2008 - Job Skills Training Grant to Support Alexandria Extrusion Workforce ~ Quick Response Manufacturing for Major Douglas County Employer
- August 01, 2008 - State Training Grant Enables Lean Training for Riverwood Healthcare Center Workforce
- July 14, 2008 - DEED Seeks Request for Proposals for FIRST Grants by Aug. 27
- July 9, 2008 - Dislocated Worker Program Prepared To Serve Northwest Airlines Employees
- July 9, 2008 - DEED Awarded $2 Million to Help Dislocated Workers Launch Small Businesses
- June 25, 2008 - Job Skills Grant Helps Train Northstar Aerospace Workforce for New Jobs ~ Advanced Training for 80 Employees
- June 13, 2008 - State Seeks Advice on Employment Services for Individuals with Disabilities at Golden Valley Forum
- May 29, 2008 - Metro IT Professionals Receive Open Source Training With State Grant
- May 23, 2008 - State Grant to Support Manufacturing Training for Lower-Income Workers in Duluth
- May 22, 2008 - State Training Grant Helps Polk County Long-Term Nursing Care Employees Improve Bottom Line ~ Advanced Lean Healthcare Training for 274 Managers, Staff
- May 20, 2008 - State Grant Will Support Training For Northwest Minnesota Manufacturing Employees ~ Project will also promote manufacturing careers to high school students
- May 15, 2008 - South Minneapolis Workforce Center Celebrates More Than 85 Years of State Employment Services
- May 15, 2008 - St. Luke’s Hospital Employees Receive Training With Job Skills Grant ~ Lean Training for 192 Managers and Staff
- May 1, 2008 - Governor Pawlenty Encourages Employers to be Veteran Friendly
- April 25, 2008 - Job Skills Grant for Four Rural Hospitals ~ Continuous Improvement Training for 413 Healthcare Employees
- April 24, 2008 - Hoffman Enclosures Workforce Initiates Continuous Improvement Training with State Grant ~ Machining, Welding, Expanded Lean Training for 1,300
- April 4, 2008 - Job Skills Grant Funds Training for Upper Mississippi Mental Health Center Workforce ~ Advanced Training for 68 Employees
- March 28, 2008 - Welding, Lean Training for Hibbing Fabricators Employees, Funded with State Grant
- March 28, 2008 - Industry Training for DMR Electronics Workforce Supported By State Grant ~ Training for 100 Current, New Employees
- March 14, 2008 - Job Skills Grant Supports Manufacturing Training For Minneapolis Workforce ~ Entry-level Training for 77 Trainees
- March 7, 2008 - Job Skills Grant Supports Training for Northern Minnesota Healthcare Workforce ~ Lean Training for 315 Employees
- March 4, 2008 - DOL Awards Regional Innovation Grant Of $250,000 for Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin ~ Grant will develop regional economic competitiveness strategies
- February 15, 2008 - Job Skills Grant Supports Sappi Fine Paper Workforce Training ~ More Than 300 To Receive Training to Improve Craft Skills
- February 6, 2008 - Dislocated Worker Program Prepared to Serve Hundreds of Macy’s Employees
- January 14, 2008 - New Online Assessment Tool Takes the Work Out of Finding the Right Workers
- January 10, 2008 - Dislocated Worker Grants Help Hundreds Get Back To Work Faster