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    Regional Industry Relations Team

    The state is divided into five distinct regions for the purpose of industry outreach.  Each area is administered by an Industry Relations team member serving as the agency contact and resource for businesses, organizations and communities within their region. 

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    Regional Industry Outreach


    Central Industry Outreach

    Nicole Lalum
    121 7th Place East, Suite 360
    St. Paul, MN 55101
    218.316.3330
    nicole.lalum@state.mn.us

    Metro Industry Outreach

    Michael Hernandez
    121 7th Place East, Suite 360
    St. Paul, MN 55101
    651.757.1876
    michael.hernandez@state.mn.us

    Northeast Industry Outreach

    Derek Ramthun
    121 7th Place East, Suite 360
    St. Paul, MN 55101
    612.231.3889
    derek.ramthun@state.mn.us

    Northwest Industry Outreach

    Nicole Lalum
    121 7th Place East, Suite 360
    St. Paul, MN 55101
    218.316.3330
    nicole.lalum@state.mn.us

    Southern Industry Outreach

    Lisa Havelka
    PO Box 454
    Medford, MN 55049-8039
    507.389.2683
    lisa.havelka@state.mn.us

    Deputy Director

    Beth Helle
    121 7th Place East, Suite 360
    St. Paul, MN 55101
    651.757.1872
    beth.helle@state.mn.us

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