Minnesota Merges Workforce and ED Agencies

A merger of the Minnesota Departments of Trade and Economic Development and Economic Security will take effect next month. The new organization, whose full name is the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), will combine the state's outreach efforts to both businesses (DTED's traditional role) and workers (the focus of DES).

Why the merger? There is a hope the combined strategy will have a greater impact on economic development and worker adjustment. Also, budget realities are a factor as Minnesota looks to save money wherever it can.

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