Purpose

DEED facilitates an economic environment to produce jobs and improve the quality of the state’s workforce. These actions support the economic success of Minnesota individuals, businesses, and communities by providing opportunities for growth (see DEED's pictorial mission statement).

DEED's three major functions are to:

• Support business creation, expansion, relocation, and retention in Minnesota.
• Stabilize and stimulate the economy in times of downturn through benefit payments.
• Support the workforce needs of Minnesota’s businesses, workers, and communities.