Our Team
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state's principal economic and workforce development agency. Our mission is to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone.
DEED’s economic development programs promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention; international trade; workforce development; community development, and more.
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Business Development Office
Information is great, but sometimes it’s easier to pick up the phone and have your questions answered by one of our experts. Give us a call today. Contact our Business Development Office at 651-259-7432 or email JoinUsMN@state.mn.us.


Minnesota Trade Office
The Minnesota Trade Office provides export assistance to Minnesota's manufacturer's and service providers. Programs and services focus primarily on assisting small and medium-sized companies.

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