Friday Forums
1 Nov 2023
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An opportunity to learn and discuss the topics facing Minnesota’s startup community. We know many of you have questions, ideas and concerns regarding your business or organization. Launch Minnesota is bringing together individuals from the public and private sector to answer questions and provide support to our startup community.
We will host monthly calls on the 4th Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. The sessions will kick off with subject matter experts and updates, but time will be reserved for questions and discussion.
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Modern manufacturing in 2023 involves the latest technologies to create unique products, requiring innovative thinkers skilled at problem-solving and is considerably different from the perception of monotonous jobs in dirty, dark and dangerous environments. Wadena County is home to manufacturing companies producing goods using the latest technologies and raw materials...

Lawmakers dedicated an historic appropriation of over $1 billion (mostly one-time funding) to help address the lack of affordable housing, a barrier for attraction of workforce in communities all across the state. This includes a $39 million appropriation to help build workforce housing in Greater Minnesota, $20 million for the...

October is Manufacturing Month in Minnesota, in recognition of the critical importance of manufacturing to the state's economy and to highlight the many career opportunities in this vital industry. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) partners with the Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, manufacturers across...