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DEED MISSION

DEED MISSION To support the economic success of individuals, businesses, and communities by improving opportunities for growth. O p p o r t u n i t y. WIRED RIG FIRST MnFastTRAC RCP. Regional & Specialist Positions. Merger. Transformative investments/milestones over time.

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DEED MISSION

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  1. DEED MISSION To support the economic success of individuals, businesses, and communities by improving opportunities for growth. O p p o r t u n i t y WIRED RIG FIRST MnFastTRAC RCP Regional & Specialist Positions Merger Transformative investments/milestones over time

  2. DEED’s role in transformation process –Workingacross systems and geo-political boundaries • Integrating – Workforce center services provided by DEED and WIA providers at local level – ABE, higher education, workforce & economic development and institutions for collaboration to improve education and employment outcomes of adult learners 2. Educating – Regional leadership regarding best practices and opportunities – WIBs, Foundations, RDCs, K-12, higher education, elected officials, and public & private sector partners regarding role of clusters/industry sectors in driving regional transformation 3. Leading – Development of new /existing partnerships regionally statewide, across state lines and internationally 4. Consulting – Technical assistance on State and Federal grants management – Ongoing assistance w/WF Center operations and services – Regional team building strategies with DEED staff 5. Documenting – Regional prosperity networks initiated or strengthened – Developing rubric to measure regional competitiveness and inform possible future investments

  3. RA’s as Competitive Advantage • Leveraging resources and bridging opportunities between Metro/Greater Minnesota • Strengthening relationships with labor unions to build a talented and skilled workforce • Alignment of public/private resources to support and grow Minnesota’s industry clusters • Support regional marketing opportunities – distinguishing quality of place • Sharing and capacity building of “best practices” across the state to eliminate duplication

  4. Examples of Regional Initiatives NW Regional Economic Alliance Northern Technology Inc. Regional Innovation Grant MN Renewable Energy Marketplace Metro Regional Competitiveness Project AIM2WIN

  5. DEED MISSION To support the economic success of individuals, businesses, and communities by improving opportunities for growth. O p p o r t u n i t y WIRED/RIG/ FIRST MnFastTRAC RCP Next Steps Regional Specialist Positions Merger Transformative investments/milestones over time

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