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Minnesota’s Department of Economic Development awards $1.67 million to six Minnesota businesses
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has announced $1.67 million in Job Creation Fund awards for six Minnesota businesses.
These businesses are expanding or building new locations in Minnesota and are expected to create 297 new jobs over the next three to five years.
“I congratulate these six businesses on their expansion,” said DEED Commissioner Steve Grove. “These public-private partnerships to expand jobs in Minnesota will continue to be a big part of our recovery.”
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