Minnesota finds ourselves on so many "Top 5 lists" - we're a model to follow for economic growth. But we're also in the spotlight for closing racial disparities.
My thoughts in on where MN stands & why what happens here matters for America:
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Worth a read on how & our team put together a $276M broadband budget proposal to connect every home & business in Minnesota. ⚡️🧑🔧
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No state is perfect.
Make fun of Minnesota’s cold weather all you want…
But we’ve got fresh water, no risk of hurricanes or earthquakes, more Fortune 500 cos per capita than any other state, all books are legal, women have rights AND we have an $18 billion budget surplus.
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Our led the crowd in "Happy Birthday" for at Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Capitol today 🎂
The bigger celebration will happen when we get 💰for Black businesses in MN this leg session. Thank you Sheletta for your leadership & hard work!
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Join the amazing at the Capitol for Black Entrepreneurs Day!
In last 10yrs, the # of Black-owned biz in MN grew by 1/3, far faster than rest of U.S. But are they getting the $ & help they need?
No.
Our budget takes that on -come find out how!
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Loads of insights from & on MN startup ecosystem & innovation.
"We're top 5 in everything but we don't fail enough. We need to fail forward and take more risks."
"State of the State"
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Inspiring to hear from kicking off "State of the State" taking about .
"Our rich ecosystem is our great strength!"
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For low vision awareness month, our DC of Workforce shares his experience simulating our State Services for the Blind training: bit.ly/3Dxp9vJ
& are proposing $4M more next year to advance this work in their #OneMinnesota budget.
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I laugh and joke, but I don't play. When the @mndeed Commissioner said there were billions of dollars in the state's budget surplus, I knew the time was #NOW to let legislators know why some of those funds should be allocated for Black businesses... bizjournals.com/twincities/new
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Thank you for sharing 's strong support for making UI fair by including hourly school workers! #mnleg
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This week signed a bill to extend unemployment benefits to miners who've had extended layoffs this last yr.
Our is getting these benefits out right away.
Thank you Sen Rep & Cmsr Rukavina for your leadership on the Range.
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Love the year-end recap that just released for our program.
This flagship for startups is making a big difference, which is why put more $$ in his #OneMinnesota budget to grow this work for our state! bit.ly/3JihqoS
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. announcing final pieces of the #OneMinnesota budget, including $$ back in Minnesotans pockets.
See the full picture here:
mn.gov/governor/minne.
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Looking forward to it!!!
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We're thrilled to have Steve Grove (@grove), Commissioner of @mndeed, delivering opening remarks at BETA State of the State 2023.
Get your ticket today and join the Minnesota startup community for an evening of fascinating conversation:
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Good look from in about & plan for our economy.
The blueprint came from the Governor's Council on Economic Expansion, 15 leaders who gathered to create a 10-yr roadmap for MN, which you can read here: bit.ly/3JbQqW3
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Walz proposed hundreds of millions for broadband expansion, business assistance and climate initiatives. But at nearly $669 million, the creation of a paid family and medical leave program is the single biggest item in his economic development budget. startribune.com/minnesota-lead
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Big day at to announce $4.1 BILLION in investments from & for MN's economy & climate.
is proud to develop the Minnesota Forward Fund, the Drive for 5 Workforce Fund & many other big plans for growth: bit.ly/3ZOMmTl
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NEW: Minnesota's December Jobs Report: bit.ly/3XMbIjf
We gained over 3k workers, grew 900 jobs in private sector, and our unemployment rate ticked up to 2.5%.
You might call it a holiday break on job growth, but we gained workers - which is our #1 goal right now.
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At we actively invest in Enterprise SaaS as a core pillar. Here's our thesis, focusing on Future of Work & Workforce Development + Future of Supply Chain. Excited to build on our awesome portfolio & many more! 🚀
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Everything everywhere all at once describes DEED’s legislative session start pretty well.
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Making Minnesota the best state in the country for kids means making sure their parents can work!
& budget invests big in childcare $ at to help providers thrive, & creates a new "Office of Childcare" at our department to galvanize our efforts.
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It was an honor to MC & 's #MLKDay "Build Black Wealth" celebration today w/
Beautiful performances & inspiring words today will give me & energy to fight for economic equality all year long.
Thanks to all who joined!
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Tune in today to at 4:30pm where Chanda Smith Baker, Chief Impact Officer and Senior Vice President from and DEED Commissioner will preview Monday's Building Black Wealth MLK Day celebration!
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“There is nothing new about poverty. What is new, however, is that we have the resources to get rid of it.”
The words of Dr. King will be on our minds as we celebrate his legacy w/ the theme: "Build Black Wealth".
Please join us at the bit.ly/3kaVJfM
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Just in: Minnesota exports grew a whopping 22% in Nov '22, compared to 9% nationwide. 👍
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Excited to join to help & convene Minnesota next Monday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The theme is "Building Black Wealth", something holds central to our purpose.
Join us! bit.ly/3kaVJfM
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Minnesotans of all ages are invited to attend the 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration next Monday, January 16th! This in-person event is free and open to the public at in St. Paul. More details here: fb.me/e/1RUXn0Xkt
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Today & & I visited Unity Cafe in St. Paul to share a vision for Paid Family Medical Leave.
Self-employed owners like CJ Jome could buy into the program, too.
PFML is the right thing to do AND the smart thing to do in America's tightest labor market!
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Important profile of in magazine today & a good view into research on inequality.
We've been grateful at to work w/ Neel & & the Fed on building a roadmap for growth in Minnesota.
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It was great to be w/ the Minnesota Consular Corps last week.
These dedicated Minnesotans volunteer their time to work with our Trade Office to create connections for Minnesota businesses around the world. 🌎
Thank you for your leadership!🙏
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DEED is hiring! We're looking for a Small Business Development Center Director to help support and grow Minnesota's small business community. Apply today! bit.ly/3jjFPj6
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Back in action & ready for a wonderful 2023! We spent the holidays in Thailand - the trip of a lifetime reconnecting w/ our enormous family & bringing our kids for the first time. So grateful for time to reflect, recharge, and reconnect with these special roots. To the new year!
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Minnesota: It’s the honor of a lifetime to be your Governor. As a small town boy turned soldier, football coach, and high school teacher, my mission as governor has always been simple: Make Minnesota the best state in the country for kids.
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📈 Minnesota hits 14 straight months of job growth as November's unemployment rate inched up two-tenths of a point to 2.3%, but still remains low by historical standards. Details here: bit.ly/3j1mDGx
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. is asking DEED to be bold as we gear up for 2023 and the has a preview of how we plan to promote Minnesota's many strengths and attract workers from across the nation 💪
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Gov. Tim Walz 'asking our team to be bold' to attract workers to Minnesota - great read in this morning's on 's work to draw more people to MN:
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Smart look at why Minnesota has so much to offer & why we need to be more aggressive on talent attraction.
Once people get here - hard for them to leave.
Thanks & Myles Shaver from
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Heading into a big 2023 for Minnesota - where the path we take will affect decades of growth - this is a good look at how & our team are thinking about growth.
To sum it up in 3 words: Let's be bold.
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Nearly three years after the start of the pandemic, Minnesota's employers need workers. Gov. Tim Walz talked to @ChrisVondracek about the need to go "bold" to attract new residents. startribune.com/with-minnesota
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