Business Development Office

Our Team to Support Business Growth, Expansion and Lasting Success

Sometimes the quickest way to get reliable answers is to speak directly with an expert. DEED’s Business Development Office is available to assist with your questions and connect you to the right resources. Contact the team at 651‑259‑7432 or email economic.development@state.mn.us.

For support in developing innovative, strategic workforce solutions, DEED's Workforce Strategy Consultants are also ready to help businesses navigate workforce challenges and plan for growth.

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Catalina Valencia
Executive Director of Business Development
Business Development
(651) 259-7432
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Chet Bodin
Northwest Region
(218) 232-0022
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Bradley Brzezinski
Northeast Region
(218) 310-7757
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Colleen Eddy
Twin Cities Metro Region
(651) 259-7459
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Matt Hauck
Twin Cities Metro Region
(651) 259-7296
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David Heyer
West Central Region
(651) 259-7468
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Lisa Hughes
Southwest Region
(507) 344-2601
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Natalie Siderius
Southeast Region
(507) 205-6069

For a full picture of the agency’s Senior Leadership Team across both workforce and economic development programs & operations, see our DEED Website.