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Save the Date (and Become a Vendor) for the Lakes Area Expo
February 12, 2025
- March 30, 2025
Active Growth in the Hidden Gem that is Hugo, MN
September 13, 2024
- April 24, 2025
Apple Orchards Around Town Are in Sea
September 9, 2024
- March 9, 2025
Dairy Queen opens in Lake Elmo - Stillwater
September 8, 2024
- March 8, 2025
Living on a Few Acres, Dozing with a Few Bees
September 8, 2024
- March 8, 2025
Bayport Bank celebrates 110 years
September 7, 2024
- March 7, 2025
CareerForce Spotlight: Workforce Development, Inc. and the Equity in the Built Environment program
September 5, 2024
- March 5, 2025
Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Highlight Efforts to Grow Minnesota’s Workforce
September 5, 2024
- March 5, 2025
Chamber celebrates new looks and new names for long-standing local business
September 4, 2024
- March 4, 2025
September is Workforce Development Month
September 3, 2024
- March 3, 2025
Artificial Intelligence can Launch Careers in Forest Lake
August 28, 2024
- January 16, 2025
Governor Walz Announces $5 Million for Business Expansion Statewide
August 22, 2024
- February 22, 2025
Forest Lake grad brews coffee dream into reality
August 7, 2024
- February 7, 2025
MSP Airport Begins T2 Expansion
August 1, 2024
- February 1, 2025
2024 Minnesota Business Hall of Fame
June 21, 2024
- December 21, 2024
Minnesota teen employment: growing number of young people are working!
June 21, 2024
- December 21, 2024
Business expansions boomed in Minnesota last year, but most nearby states did better. Here's why.
June 20, 2024
- December 20, 2024
Governor Walz Announces Funding to Train Workers for High-Demand Employment
June 18, 2024
- December 18, 2024
Governor Walz Announces Funding to Train Underrepresented Workers for Clean Energy Careers
June 11, 2024
- December 11, 2024
Access to broadband expands in Forest Lake area
May 30, 2024
- November 30, 2024
Washington County’s Small Business Counselor is Open to Business
April 30, 2024
- October 30, 2024
Small Business Solution & Loans in Washington County
April 23, 2024
- October 23, 2024
Contact the Open to Business Advisor for Washington County: Tyler Hilsabeck
April 16, 2024
- October 16, 2024
Washington County CDA Celebrates Economic Development Week
April 15, 2024
- October 15, 2024
Open to Business offers the advice to deliver success in Washington County
April 9, 2024
- October 9, 2024
Andersen Corporation sponsors Carter Work Project with $1 million
April 4, 2024
- October 4, 2024
Housing in Hugo: ‘The market is strong’
April 4, 2024
- October 4, 2024
Open to Business Speaks Your Language in Washington County!
April 2, 2024
- October 2, 2024
Stillwater business is first in state to earn three-star blue standard
April 2, 2024
- October 2, 2024
Cravings Wine Bar & Grille Embraces New Chapter
April 1, 2024
- October 1, 2024
Meet the Founder of the Woodbury Champions Program
April 1, 2024
- October 1, 2024
Two local eateries to be featured on America's Best Restaurants
April 1, 2024
- October 1, 2024
Woodbury Community Expo Celebrates 15 Years
April 1, 2024
- October 1, 2024
Chamber celebrates Midstate Excavating with ribbon cutting
March 31, 2024
- October 1, 2024
DEED Announces Federal Approval of Digital Opportunity Plan
March 28, 2024
- September 28, 2024
Minnesota PROMISE Act Funding to Support Disadvantaged Small Businesses is Becoming Available
March 27, 2024
- September 27, 2024
Help to Determine Optimum Financing Options for Your Business
March 26, 2024
- September 26, 2024
DEED Announces $2.7 Million in Grants for Robotics Teams and STEM Internship Programs
March 25, 2024
- September 25, 2024
Teens can explore a Caring Career while getting paid
March 21, 2024
- September 21, 2024
Free Business Counseling is Open to Business in Washington County
March 19, 2024
- September 19, 2024
The Price of Manufactured Winter
March 18, 2024
- September 18, 2024
Governor Walz Urges Small Businesses Impacted by Lack of Snow to Apply for Business Assistance
March 16, 2024
- September 25, 2024
Employers: contact CareerForce for help hiring the workers you need!
March 14, 2024
- September 14, 2024
3M Taps Aerospace Exec as New CEO
March 12, 2024
- September 12, 2024
Access Small Business Loan Products in Washington County Today!
March 12, 2024
- September 12, 2024
MSP Airport Named Best in North America Again
March 12, 2024
- September 12, 2024
Washington County is Open to Business
March 5, 2024
- September 5, 2024
Open to Business is Washington County’s Small Business Counselor
February 27, 2024
- August 27, 2024
CareerForce spotlight: Sandra Brick provides expert help to job seekers revamping their resumes
February 2, 2024
- August 2, 2024
Manufacturers Report Improved Outlook for Business in 2024
February 2, 2024
- August 2, 2024
Northern Taphouse Is Cooking From Scratch
February 1, 2024
- August 1, 2024
On Trend Travel With Mainstream Boutique
February 1, 2024
- August 1, 2024
DEED Invests $13.6 Million in Training to Prepare Minnesotans to Enter High-Growth Industries
January 31, 2024
- July 31, 2024
How employment and training programs help Minnesota employers meet their workforce needs
January 31, 2024
- July 31, 2024
Minnesota Economic Trends: Quarterly Issue
January 31, 2024
- July 31, 2024
Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Open DEED’s Largest-Ever Round of Child Care Grants and new Office of Child Care Community Partnerships
January 30, 2024
- July 30, 2024
H2-A visas help Minnesota ag employers and workers from around the world
January 30, 2024
- July 30, 2024
CareerForce helps connect New American jobseekers and NW MN employers
January 29, 2024
- July 29, 2024
DEED Announces $2.4 Million in Job Training Grants for Women Entering Non-Traditional Occupations and Underserved Adults
January 25, 2024
- July 25, 2024
DEED Announces New CareerForce Director
January 23, 2024
- July 23, 2024
New toy and comic book store opens in Valley Ridge Mall
January 12, 2024
- July 12, 2024
Bonjour, Sweet Paris Crêperie and Café
December 25, 2023
- June 25, 2024
Two Creative Sisters Create Unicorn Eclipse Stationery
December 18, 2023
- June 18, 2024
Andersen Corp. Awards $55.4M in Profit Sharing
December 15, 2023
- June 15, 2024
St. Croix Chocolate Co. wins global awards
December 14, 2023
- June 14, 2024
21 Roots Farm receives grant from Stillwater Sunrise Rotary 'Doing Good in the World'
December 7, 2023
- June 7, 2024
Military veteran makes transition to civilian career with expert assistance
December 7, 2023
- June 7, 2024
Launch Minnesota Awards Over $2M in Grants to Power Regional Innovation
December 5, 2023
- June 5, 2024
Put “Support Local” in Washington County on Your Holiday Shopping List
November 21, 2023
- May 21, 2024
Washington County developing regional trail plan
November 16, 2023
- May 16, 2024
Governor Walz Announces New $10 Million Program to Support Small Businesses
November 10, 2023
- June 26, 2024
Finn & Gray Shares Entrepreneurship Know-How
November 6, 2023
- May 6, 2024
Meet Woodbury Community Foundation’s Jack Clinton
November 6, 2023
- May 6, 2024
CareerForce Veterans Employment Specialist helps Jerry translate military experience to civilian career
November 3, 2023
- May 3, 2024
Governor Walz Announces Grants for Infrastructure Projects that will Fund Nearly 1,000 Jobs in Greater Minnesota
November 2, 2023
- May 2, 2024
DEED Announces New Targeted Population Workforce Programs
October 31, 2023
- April 30, 2024
Manufacturing Month: Tour of State-of-the-Art Altoz Facility
October 31, 2023
- April 30, 2024
State Services for the Blind Assists Judy in Pursuing a Graduate Degree
October 26, 2023
- April 26, 2024
Manufacturing: Looking to the Future
October 25, 2023
- April 25, 2024
Bus tour themes for 2023: Water, walkability and growth
October 19, 2023
- April 19, 2024
Economic development receives consequential boost from Minnesota legislative session
September 30, 2023
- March 30, 2024
What’s Next CEO: Bringing Leaders Together for Mutual Success
August 11, 2023
- February 11, 2024
Learn How Minnesota's Foreign Trade Zones Can Help Your Bottom Line
July 27, 2023
- September 28, 2023
Small business focus essential in Washington County
April 14, 2023
- October 14, 2023
Candle Company Ignites a Spark for Sustainability
April 1, 2023
- October 20, 2023
Construction: an in-demand field in Minnesota
March 27, 2023
- October 20, 2023
March is Construction Month and CareerForce is highlighting opportunities in the field
March 27, 2023
- October 20, 2023
Minnesota Posts Another Month of Strong Job Growth; Private Sector Fully Recovers From Pandemic Job Loss
March 24, 2023
- October 20, 2023
Norhart Apartments tackles affordable housing crisis one steel stud at a time
March 23, 2023
- October 20, 2023
DEED Awards $2.26 Million in Redevelopment Grants
March 21, 2023
- October 20, 2023
DEED Names Katie McClelland as New Governor’s Workforce Development Board Director
March 15, 2023
- October 20, 2023
Stillwater realtor gets regional award
March 6, 2023
- October 20, 2023
Tesla, Dairy Queen coming to Lake Elmo
March 3, 2023
- October 20, 2023
Small business focus essential in Washington County
March 2, 2023
- September 2, 2023
History comes to life: St. Paul’s History Theatre finds new artistic director
February 27, 2023
- September 17, 2023
State economists: Minnesota finances stable with record-breaking surplus intact
February 27, 2023
- October 17, 2023
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: MINNESOTA CHAMBER MEMBER LEADERS FEATURED IN 200 BLACK LEADERS TO KNOW
February 24, 2023
- September 17, 2023
Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2023
February 24, 2023
- September 17, 2023
2022-2023 LEADERSHIP MINNESOTA PARTICIPANT PROFILES
February 22, 2023
- September 17, 2023
Enroll in a What’s Next CEO Event Today!
February 20, 2023
- August 20, 2023
Step through SCORE’s Marketing Program for Your Small Business
February 13, 2023
- August 13, 2023
Gina says CareerForce partner ‘AEOA is a gift.’
February 9, 2023
- September 17, 2023
Direct Access to Business Financing with What’s Next CEO
February 6, 2023
- August 6, 2023
MINNESOTA CHAMBER FOUNDATION QUARTERLY ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT: WINTER 2023
January 31, 2023
- September 17, 2023
Make the Connection Between Employees and Prospective Employers
January 30, 2023
- July 30, 2023
Be Part of the Collective Strength of What’s Next CEO
January 23, 2023
- July 23, 2023
Pet Wants Offers Natural, Small Batch Pet Food
January 19, 2023
- July 19, 2023
Comparative Analysis: Where Does Your Business SizeUp?
January 16, 2023
- July 16, 2023
Minnesota Hits 14 Straight Months of Job Growth
January 15, 2023
- June 15, 2023
Änna's Bistro Feels Like Home
January 9, 2023
- July 9, 2023
Hiring? You May Qualify for the Worker Opportunity Tax Credit
January 9, 2023
- July 9, 2023
New Year, New Career!
January 5, 2023
- July 5, 2023
Thinking outside the blocks: Local companies talk snow cube creation
January 5, 2023
- July 5, 2023
A changed up LinkedIn profile changed Carrie’s prospects
January 4, 2023
- July 4, 2023
How to Register with SAM.gov & Pursue Government Contracting Opportunities
January 3, 2023
- July 3, 2023
How to Find Solutions to Supply Chain Challenges
December 27, 2022
- June 27, 2023
Brookside Bar & Grill opens under new ownership
December 23, 2022
- June 23, 2023
Walleye Willy's Bait and Tackle opens in Oak Park Heights
December 23, 2022
- June 23, 2023
Launch Minnesota Awards Over $380,000 in Innovation Grants to Startups
December 22, 2022
- June 22, 2023
DEED Announces Next Round of Historic Broadband Expansion Funding
December 19, 2022
- June 19, 2023
Don’t Go into 2023 Without Considering These Small Business Trends
December 19, 2022
- July 28, 2023
SBA Announces End-of-Year Capital Benchmarks Showing Historic Support for Small Businesses Under Administrator Guzman
December 19, 2022
- July 27, 2023
Tips from Lawyers on Buying or Selling a Business
December 19, 2022
- June 19, 2023
U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Strategic Alliance to Support Small Business Exporters
December 19, 2022
- June 29, 2023
Governor Walz Announces $4.6 Million for Business Expansion Across Minnesota
December 15, 2022
- June 15, 2023
New Growth Loan Fund Supports Washington County Entrepreneurs
December 12, 2022
- June 12, 2023
DEED Launches New Small Business Funding Stream, Extending More Lending to Entrepreneurs
December 5, 2022
- June 29, 2023
Join other small business owners at the What’s Next CEO Roundtable
December 5, 2022
- June 6, 2023
Let Your Business Plan Map Your Path to Success
December 5, 2022
- July 26, 2023
Read the October 2022 Woodbury Magazine Digital Edition
October 13, 2022
- April 13, 2023
Analysis: What geographic increases in remote work from Census survey may mean for office markets
September 26, 2022
- April 13, 2023
Fostering community partnerships
September 26, 2022
- April 13, 2023
Chestnut Street Plaza improvements continue into October
September 23, 2022
- April 13, 2023
Minnesota construction companies retaining workers in volatile labor market
September 23, 2022
- April 13, 2023
Downtown Hugo project moves ahead to council
September 22, 2022
- April 13, 2023
Job hunting can be scary, so RMCEP takes a lighthearted approach to reaching customers
September 22, 2022
- April 13, 2023
Make Hiring a Part of Your Manufacturing Day Celebration!
September 22, 2022
- April 13, 2023
New DEED Research Reveals Most Minnesota Workers who Recently Switched Employers Saw Real Wage Gains
September 22, 2022
- April 13, 2023
CareerForce Spotlight: Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council
September 15, 2022
- April 13, 2023
This month, Zephyr Theatre entertainment is also served up on Papa’s Rooftop
September 15, 2022
- April 13, 2023
Get on the Path toward Prosperity in Rural Minnesota
September 12, 2022
- April 13, 2023
Governor Walz Announces Minnesota’s Second Quarter Exports Soar to Record High
September 9, 2022
- April 13, 2023
Oakdale, MN: A Place of Interest
September 1, 2022
- March 1, 2023
Cottage Grove: The Place to Be for Business
August 4, 2022
- February 4, 2023
2022 Leaders Lab Participant Profiles
July 12, 2022
- January 15, 2023
2022 Minnesota Manufacturing Awards: Uponor builds on its successes, sustainability efforts
July 12, 2022
- January 15, 2023
Minnesota State Fair New Foods 2022 PREVIEW!
July 12, 2022
- January 15, 2023
2022 Minnesota Manufacturing Awards: Bushel Boy Farms grows beyond tomatoes
July 11, 2022
- January 15, 2023
2022 Minnesota Manufacturing Awards: Smude Enterprises channels power of the sun
July 11, 2022
- January 15, 2023
Minnesota Businesses Tap Into New THC Market
July 8, 2022
- January 15, 2023
Gertens plans for old Houle elevator comes together
June 30, 2022
- January 15, 2023
DEED Announces New Office of Public Engagement
June 28, 2022
- January 15, 2023
Manufacturing Employment Opportunities
June 13, 2022
- January 15, 2023
CareerForce Veterans Employment Services Helps Joshua Land Dream Job
June 6, 2022
- January 15, 2023
Minnesota soybean farmers Stepping Up for health care frontline workers
June 2, 2022
- December 9, 2022
Four Seasons Minneapolis, Minnesota’s 1st 5-Star Hotel, Opens Wednesday
June 1, 2022
- December 9, 2022
The big reveal
May 31, 2022
- December 9, 2022
Why Minnesota Food and Ag Companies Are Investing in a Recycling Plant
May 23, 2022
- December 9, 2022
Minnesota’s Big Breweries To Sell Growlers Again, Smaller Breweries Can Sell 6 Packs To-Go Under New Law
May 22, 2022
- December 9, 2022
New Approaches to Native Business
May 22, 2022
- December 9, 2022
MSP Airport Looks To Hire 700 New Workers
May 9, 2022
- November 12, 2022
Paw Patrol
May 9, 2022
- November 12, 2022
Minnesota lawmakers finish deal on unemployment, bonuses
April 30, 2022
- November 12, 2022
CareerForce Working to Reach More Minnesotans
April 28, 2022
- November 12, 2022
DEED awards $3.08M for blighted properties
April 27, 2022
- November 12, 2022
A Plan to Dispel Fear of Failure in State Government?
April 26, 2022
- November 12, 2022
Minnesota’s first Black-owned bank opens its doors
April 26, 2022
- November 12, 2022
Racial Equity Commitments Blog Series #3
April 26, 2022
- November 12, 2022
Minnesota Toddler Starts Her Own Homemade Lip Gloss Business
April 24, 2022
- November 12, 2022
Celebrating Earth Day and highlighting DEED’s clean tech and green energy priorities
April 22, 2022
- November 12, 2022
For recruitment and retention, some Minnesota businesses are turning to same-day pay
April 22, 2022
- November 12, 2022
Occupations projected to be the fastest growing in Minnesota over the next two years
April 22, 2022
- November 12, 2022
CareerForce partner sees big increase in people interested in training programs thanks to Training Program Finder
April 21, 2022
- November 12, 2022
Women’s Representation on Minnesota Corporate Boards Hits All-Time High
April 21, 2022
- November 12, 2022
Washington County can SizeUp with National Small Business Week
April 20, 2022
- October 20, 2022
Southeast Minnesota Leaders Share Insight with Commissioner Grove on Importance of Minnesota’s Innovation Ecosystem
April 19, 2022
- November 12, 2022
Exports Are Vital To Minnesota’s Economy
April 18, 2022
- November 12, 2022
IT Employment Spotlight
April 18, 2022
- November 12, 2022
DEED Hears from Hutchinson Area Leaders on Importance of Broadband Access for All Minnesotans
April 15, 2022
- November 12, 2022
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund tackles affordable housing amid economic obstacles
April 5, 2022
- November 12, 2022
SizeUp Your Business in Washington County
April 4, 2022
- October 4, 2022
Washington County Monthly Business Report (March 2022)
March 17, 2022
- October 27, 2022
How Minnesota’s second year of pandemic compared to its first
March 9, 2022
- September 10, 2022
Beyond Apartments redefine modern living standards
March 8, 2022
- September 10, 2022
City Cartography
March 7, 2022
- September 10, 2022
Precincts redrawn in Forest Lake after census, new legislative districts
March 7, 2022
- September 10, 2022
A history of Marine Township’s town hall
March 5, 2022
- September 10, 2022
Hugo re-energizes old Forest Lake schoolhouse restoration project
March 3, 2022
- September 10, 2022
Ettesvold named branch manager for Stillwater’s Royal Credit Union
March 2, 2022
- September 10, 2022
Stillwater Motors to host 100th anniversary celebration
March 1, 2022
- September 10, 2022
Hugo continues growth trend
February 24, 2022
- September 10, 2022
Hugo tack shop celebrates 40th anniversary
February 24, 2022
- September 10, 2022
Stillwater celebrates Community Award winners
February 24, 2022
- September 10, 2022
3 New Shops in Stillwater
February 22, 2022
- September 10, 2022
After pandemic-related layoff, Brenda finds fulfilling work thanks to support from CareerForce
February 22, 2022
- September 10, 2022
CareerForce helps Nubia find her dream career path through unique construction program
February 15, 2022
- September 10, 2022
Launch Minnesota Awards Nearly $440K in Grants to 17 Technology Startups
February 15, 2022
- September 10, 2022
Kohlmann named Stillwater city administrator
February 4, 2022
- August 10, 2022
Longtime owner of Scandia’s Olde Towne Liquor store is retiring
February 4, 2022
- August 10, 2022
DEED finds manufacturers are optimistic about 2022
February 3, 2022
- August 10, 2022
Forest Lake aims to revitalize downtown
January 20, 2022
- August 11, 2022
JL Schwieters given OK (with conditions) for next building
January 13, 2022
- August 11, 2022
Music Mania
November 15, 2021
- May 15, 2022
Census: Hugo growing, aging, becoming more diverse
November 4, 2021
- May 4, 2022
Washington County is Grateful for its Manufacturers
September 28, 2021
- March 28, 2022
A guide for navigating funding available for business growth
September 25, 2021
- March 29, 2022
2021 Leaders Lab Profiles
August 12, 2021
- February 12, 2022
Project Who Am I helping teens choose ideal careers
August 10, 2021
- February 10, 2022
Grand opening celebration finally happening for lift bridge loop trail
August 6, 2021
- February 6, 2022
Minnesota’s Angel Tax Credit Program Renewed
August 6, 2021
- February 6, 2022
Why California’s new pork rules could mean big changes for Minnesota hog farmers
August 6, 2021
- February 6, 2022
Are PEPS The Next Frontier For Employer Retirement Plans?
August 5, 2021
- February 5, 2022
DEED Offers Career Opportunity Webinars As Pandemic Unemployment Benefits End
August 5, 2021
- February 5, 2022
White Bear Lake engineers find their niche
August 5, 2021
- February 5, 2022
Evolving DEED's strategy in the CareerForce system to grow opportunity
August 4, 2021
- February 4, 2022
Community Awards Gala
August 1, 2021
- February 1, 2022
Mall Of America Community Commons Entrepreneurs Shine At Women In Business
July 29, 2021
- January 29, 2022
Sustaining Black-Owned Businesses in the Twin Cities
July 29, 2021
- January 29, 2022
2020-2021 Leadership Minnesota Participant Profiles
July 28, 2021
- January 28, 2022
Tell us what you think about economic development marketing
June 2, 2021
- December 2, 2021
Digital Disruption: Designing A Security Strategy For An Era Of Uncertainty
June 1, 2021
- December 1, 2021
First Person: Engaging the Workforce with Empathetic Leadership
May 31, 2021
- November 30, 2021
How Marketing Agencies Can Integrate Inclusivity Into Their Organization and Work
May 28, 2021
- November 28, 2021
For Opus, Minneapolis infill industrial project is a 'very rare' opportunity
May 26, 2021
- December 26, 2021
EPA Selects Washington County to Receive Brownfields Grants Totaling $600,000
May 25, 2021
- November 30, 2021
Target Corp. begins search for City Center sublease tenants
May 25, 2021
- November 25, 2021
Site Selection and the Guild Looking Forward
May 21, 2021
- November 21, 2021
Front Line: Infrastructure Upgrades Vital to U.S. Economy
May 12, 2021
- November 15, 2021
Site Selectors Guild Awards Five Economic Developers Ady Scholarship
May 12, 2021
- November 12, 2021
'The Domino Effect Has Only Begun'
May 3, 2021
- November 3, 2021
Community businesses, nonprofits recount how grant money helped out
March 26, 2021
- September 30, 2021
A Family Affair
February 12, 2021
- August 12, 2021
Roma Restaurant opens specialty meat market
February 3, 2021
- August 3, 2021
Entira Family Clinics Expands To Hugo
January 27, 2021
- July 27, 2021
Goal set high for business donation effort
January 26, 2021
- July 26, 2021
Launch Minnesota Receives National Award as a Small Business Administration “Super Connector”
January 22, 2021
- July 22, 2021
Trends in Office and Industrial Parks
January 18, 2021
- July 18, 2021
How to navigate mask usage in the office as companies reopen
January 15, 2021
- July 15, 2021
Recruiting and Retaining Today’s Manufacturing Workforce
January 15, 2021
- July 15, 2021
The Future of the Workforce Is a “Better Normal”
January 14, 2021
- July 14, 2021
Welcome, Alma Flor Ada
January 11, 2021
- July 11, 2021
Chamber announces new board directors
January 7, 2021
- July 7, 2021
Governor Walz latest Executive Order: Turning the Dial Forward with Limited Capacities
January 6, 2021
- August 26, 2021
Get Creative to Uncover Top Talent When You're Hiring
January 2, 2021
- July 2, 2021
Mattson Funeral Home has passed the test of time
December 30, 2020
- June 30, 2021
DEED Update: New Federal Stimulus Legislation
December 29, 2020
- June 29, 2021
New dental office coming to Woodbury
December 25, 2020
- June 25, 2021
New concept proposed for downtown
December 17, 2020
- June 17, 2021
Cold Storage Is Hotter Than Ever
December 15, 2020
- June 15, 2021
In Focus: The Evolving Role of Outdoor Spaces
December 15, 2020
- June 15, 2021
E-Commerce Growth Surge Sparks a Logistics Free-For-All
December 14, 2020
- June 14, 2021
How to Navigate the Reshoring of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
December 14, 2020
- June 14, 2021
Front Line: Vocational Training Alliances in Tough Times
December 11, 2020
- June 11, 2021
Recruiting and Retaining Today’s Manufacturing Workforce
December 11, 2020
- June 11, 2021
2-Time Citizen of the Year Roger Green is 'the Most Impactful Person' in Woodbury
December 10, 2020
- June 10, 2021
Attaining a Big-Picture Perspective With a Facility Master Plan
December 10, 2020
- June 10, 2021
Broadway dancer opens fitness studio in hometown Hugo
December 9, 2020
- June 9, 2021
Best Small Cities In Minnesota: How Woodbury Performed
December 1, 2020
- June 1, 2021
DEED Touts 30 Jobs Most In Demand During Covid-19
December 1, 2020
- June 1, 2021
How the Video Game Industry Drives DC Location Decisions
November 30, 2020
- May 30, 2021
Chamber introducing ‘Chamber Bucks’
November 27, 2020
- May 27, 2021
#GetTakeoutMN: Share Your Support for Minnesota Restaurants
November 25, 2020
- May 25, 2021
Veterans Virtual Career Fair Resources Offer Valuable Job Search Information
November 25, 2020
- May 25, 2021
3M Partnership Deal Focuses On Cleaner Aircraft Interiors
November 23, 2020
- May 23, 2021
How To Poise Your Business For Success (And Survival) In The Covid Economy
November 23, 2020
- May 23, 2021
Jobs in Demand: Assemblers and Fabricators
November 23, 2020
- May 23, 2021
Startups Key to Minnesota Post-Virus Economic Recovery
November 23, 2020
- May 23, 2021
Support Local Businesses During COVID-19 Now & Year-Round
November 23, 2020
- May 23, 2021
DEED, State Leaders Celebrate Minnesota’s Startup Community
November 20, 2020
- May 20, 2021
Minnesotans donate in record numbers to Give to the Max
November 20, 2020
- May 20, 2021
Hello Iron Range! attracting workforce to Northeast Minnesota
November 13, 2020
- May 13, 2021
Woodbury kicks off new development with 3M spinoff
November 13, 2020
- May 28, 2021
6 Ways to Keep Your Employees Learning At Work
November 12, 2020
- May 12, 2021
Mexican restaurant set to open in downtown Forest Lake
November 4, 2020
- May 4, 2021
Companies Find Onshoring Opportunities in Washington County
October 28, 2020
- April 28, 2021
In Focus: Increased Data Center Growth Driven by the COVID-19 Pandemic
October 13, 2020
- April 13, 2021
In Focus: An Evolving Last Mile
October 12, 2020
- April 12, 2021
Infrastructure Investment as an Economic Stimulus Tool
October 12, 2020
- April 12, 2021
Adding “COVID-19 Community Response” to the Site Selection Checklist
October 9, 2020
- April 9, 2021
Businesses Doing Good
October 9, 2020
- April 9, 2021
Data-Driven Operational Strategies in the Pandemic Era
October 9, 2020
- April 9, 2021
The New Normal in the Automotive Supply Chain
October 8, 2020
- April 8, 2021
Washington County Community Perfect for Business
October 5, 2020
- April 5, 2021
Broadband testing available
October 2, 2020
- April 2, 2021
Afton's Yellow House Vineyard Branches into Winemaking
October 1, 2020
- April 1, 2021
Bridgeman's Serves Up Scoops of the Good Ole Days in Woodbury
October 1, 2020
- April 1, 2021
Local Mom Makes Handmade Signs to Spruce Up Any Space
October 1, 2020
- April 1, 2021
COVID-19 Reshuffles The Cold Chain & Logistics Deck
September 30, 2020
- March 30, 2021
Five Common Ways To Fund A Small Business Beyond Personal Savings
September 30, 2020
- March 30, 2021
Beat Zoom Fatigue With These 6 Tips
September 29, 2020
- March 29, 2021
How To Keep Women In The Workforce During The Pandemic
September 28, 2020
- March 28, 2021
Hugo auto body, mechanical shop has leadership change
September 24, 2020
- March 24, 2021
Minnesota Business Services Firms Expect Mostly Contracting Conditions in the Next Year
September 21, 2020
- March 21, 2021
Washington County & the MN Tech Corridor Have the Infrastructure Businesses Need
September 21, 2020
- March 21, 2021
Forest Lake allocates $300,000 for COVID-19 business grant
September 17, 2020
- March 17, 2021
Leveraging Data for Workforce Development
September 17, 2020
- March 17, 2021
Redefining Leadership 2020: Leading Through Uncertainty
September 17, 2020
- March 17, 2021
First Person: Effects of the Global Pandemic on Company Supply Chains
September 16, 2020
- March 16, 2021
Hidden Bias: Sustaining an Inclusive Workplace
September 16, 2020
- March 16, 2021
Infrastructure Investment as an Economic Stimulus Tool
September 16, 2020
- March 16, 2021
Survey Reveals Manufacturers’ Post-Pandemic Plans
September 16, 2020
- March 16, 2021
Could a Post-Pandemic National Industrial Strategy Advance the Cause of Advanced Manufacturing?
September 15, 2020
- March 15, 2021
How Small Businesses in the Heartland Are Coping
September 15, 2020
- March 15, 2021
Tech Talent & COVID-19
September 15, 2020
- March 15, 2021
Work from Anywhere?
September 15, 2020
- March 15, 2021
Indemnification Provisions in Incentives Agreements: Best Practices and Special Public Entity Issues
September 14, 2020
- March 14, 2021
Optimizing Project Outcomes Through Advanced Project Planning
September 14, 2020
- March 14, 2021
Site Selection 2020: The Importance of “Regional Depth” with Global Reach
September 14, 2020
- March 14, 2021
Washington County’s Incentives Helping Local Businesses Succeed
September 14, 2020
- March 14, 2021
Front Line: COVID-19 Spurs More Automated Manufacturing
September 11, 2020
- March 11, 2021
Jobs in Demand: Computer Systems Analyst
September 11, 2020
- March 11, 2021
New Strategies for Learning and Development in an Increasingly Virtual World
September 11, 2020
- March 11, 2021
2020 Manufacturing Excellence Conversations
September 10, 2020
- March 10, 2021
How are Uncertain Times Altering Company Location Strategies?
September 10, 2020
- March 10, 2021
Newly Named Executive Director of Broadband Development Spotlights Access
September 10, 2020
- March 10, 2021
Catalina Valencia Named Director of Business Development at DEED
September 9, 2020
- March 9, 2021
Finding New Ways to Connect with Job Seekers
September 8, 2020
- March 8, 2021
Washington County Demographic Profile Provides Site Selectors with In-Depth Data
September 7, 2020
- March 7, 2021
Looking for an entry-level position that can turn into a rewarding and family-sustaining career?
September 3, 2020
- March 3, 2021
Hidden Bias in the Workplace: Retention Strategies
September 2, 2020
- March 2, 2021
Standout Scholars: A Career in Medicine Awaits ERHS Senior Anita Chetty
September 1, 2020
- March 1, 2021
Standout Scholars: Math and Science Academy's Abigail Musherure Works Hard and Chases Her Passions
September 1, 2020
- March 1, 2021
Standout Scholars: New Life Academy's Owen Kuckler Always Looks on the Positive Side
September 1, 2020
- March 1, 2021
Workforce Development Efforts Will Help Rebuild a More Equitable Minnesota
September 1, 2020
- March 1, 2021
Care facilities hit hard by coronavirus, but Birchwood excels
August 31, 2020
- February 28, 2021
Why Washington County is one of the Best Places to Grow
August 31, 2020
- March 1, 2021
Minnesota unemployment claims have dropped faster in August than in any period since the pandemic began
August 27, 2020
- February 27, 2021
5 Effective Strategies for Employee Retention
August 26, 2020
- February 26, 2021
Hidden Biases in the Workplace: Recruiting and Hiring
August 26, 2020
- February 26, 2021
How to Leverage LinkedIn for Lead Generation and Sales
August 26, 2020
- February 26, 2021
Southwest light rail, a project left for dead (more than once), is 25 percent complete
August 26, 2020
- February 26, 2021
State Fair fun, without the actual fair; Robert Robinson at Crooners
August 26, 2020
- February 26, 2021
Washington County is Just Minutes Away from Major Twin Cities Area Employers
August 24, 2020
- February 24, 2021
2020 Best Of Business
August 23, 2020
- February 23, 2021
PFA Announces $122 Million in 2020 Project Funding
August 17, 2020
- February 17, 2021
Stay Up to Date on Economic Development and Business New in Washington County
August 17, 2020
- February 17, 2021
3M Reports Sales Up 6% Year Over Year, Stocks Go Up
August 13, 2020
- February 13, 2021
Hidden Bias in the Workplace Series: An Overview
August 12, 2020
- February 12, 2021
Forge and Foundry Distillery sets up shop in Stillwater
August 11, 2020
- February 11, 2021
Jobs in Demand: Light Truck/Delivery Drivers
August 10, 2020
- February 10, 2021
Washington County’s ‘Open to Business’ Program is Help Metro Area Entrepreneurs with Start-Ups and Expansions
August 10, 2020
- February 10, 2021
23 Minnesota Cities Recognized as Telecommuter-Friendly Communities
August 7, 2020
- February 7, 2021
Learn More About Washington County with our Detailed Community Profiles!
August 3, 2020
- February 3, 2021
Beekeeping is the mother of invention for Hugo entrepreneur
July 30, 2020
- January 30, 2021
Washington County Offers Site Selectors Search Tools to Find the Right Property!
July 27, 2020
- January 27, 2021
Make Your Next Pitch Instantly More Compelling By Using This One Philosopher's Framework
July 21, 2020
- January 21, 2021
Washington County – A Beautiful County with Amazing Business Opportunities
July 20, 2020
- January 20, 2021
Follow Washington County on Social Media and Stay Updated on Our Economic Growth
July 13, 2020
- January 13, 2021
Angelina's Kitchen is Woodbury's Constantly Evolving Mainstay
July 10, 2020
- January 10, 2021
Eat Your Way Around the World at Woodbury's Internationally Inspired Restaurants
July 10, 2020
- January 10, 2021
Meet the Best of Woodbury 2020
July 10, 2020
- January 10, 2021
COVID-19 and Site Selection in the Near and Long Term
July 9, 2020
- January 9, 2021
Will COVID-19 Kill Globalization? What You Need to Know
July 9, 2020
- January 9, 2021
Equipping Women For Leadership
July 1, 2020
- January 1, 2021
Resorts Adjust To A Pandemic Summer
July 1, 2020
- January 1, 2021
Greater Minnesota solar projects highlight utility plans for speeding up the green economy
June 30, 2020
- December 30, 2020
Stillwater farmers market embraces social distancing
June 27, 2020
- December 27, 2020
Houle's Feed Mill set for sale
June 24, 2020
- December 24, 2020
Nearly $19 Million Awarded for Development Projects in Small Cities
June 22, 2020
- December 22, 2020
8 Signs You Have Validated Your Startup App Idea
June 20, 2020
- December 20, 2020
Launch Minnesota Awards More Than $250,000 to 10 Startups
June 12, 2020
- December 12, 2020
Minnesota isn’t going to run out of meat
May 22, 2020
- November 22, 2020
DEED Awards $681,000 in Airport Infrastructure Grants
May 12, 2020
- November 12, 2020
DEED begins making Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) payments
April 24, 2020
- December 31, 2020
Allowing Workers in Certain Non-Critical Sectors to Return to Safe Workplaces
April 23, 2020
- November 25, 2020
City lists property for potential data center
December 12, 2019
- July 31, 2020
Annual meeting shows growth, shortfalls for goals set in district’s strategic plan
December 10, 2019
- June 10, 2020
COO Forum, Shared Workspaces Help Woodbury's Business Leaders Connect
December 5, 2019
- June 5, 2020
Family Fun Abounds at Nerf Gun Arena in Oakdale
December 3, 2019
- June 3, 2020
'The Special Occasion Destination': You Have to Experience Winter at the Lake Elmo Inn
December 2, 2019
- June 2, 2020
Local chocolate shop wins big
December 2, 2019
- June 2, 2020
Meet Market gone, The Grillium steps in
December 2, 2019
- June 2, 2020
Why Minnesota employers hire veterans
November 27, 2019
- May 27, 2020
Moral and Economic Imperative
November 26, 2019
- May 26, 2020
Chipotle on its way to Forest Lake
November 25, 2019
- May 25, 2020
Tekne Awards Celebrate DEED as a Leader in Innovation
November 21, 2019
- May 21, 2020
Martial artist by day, pie baker by night
November 20, 2019
- May 20, 2020
Employers: consider apprenticeship to help build your skilled workforce
November 14, 2019
- May 14, 2020
Minnesota Unemployment Holds at 3.2%
November 14, 2019
- May 14, 2020
New Starbucks, dental office on the way
November 14, 2019
- May 14, 2020
Launch Minnesota Education Grants Aim to Catalyze Our Innovation Ecosystem
November 13, 2019
- May 13, 2020
Veteran leverages CareerForce and LinkedIn to land a great job
November 11, 2019
- May 11, 2020
Launch Minnesota Innovation Grants Available for Startups
November 8, 2019
- May 8, 2020
14 New Projects Funded by the Minnesota Jobs Skills Partnership
November 5, 2019
- May 5, 2020
IMMIGRANTS BUILT MINNESOTA’S ECONOMY AND CULTURE. THEY STILL DO.
November 1, 2019
- May 1, 2020
New Lake Elmo City Center hosts open house
October 8, 2023
- April 8, 2024
Highlighting Employment Opportunities and Economic Impact During Manufacturing Month
October 2, 2023
- April 2, 2024
Four ribbons cut this September
September 30, 2023
- March 30, 2024
CareerForce Hiring Events Highlight Employment Opportunities Now
September 29, 2023
- March 29, 2024
Driver’s License for All Highlighted at September’s Immigrant & Refugee Affairs Forum
September 29, 2023
- March 29, 2024
Breakfast with the Mayor: ‘The city is moving forward’
September 21, 2023
- March 21, 2024
Jobs up by 4,400 in Minnesota; State Marks a Half Year of Steady Labor Force Growth
September 19, 2023
- March 19, 2024
Minnesota veteran offers advice to others: “Don’t be afraid to ask for help and set goals.”
September 19, 2023
- March 19, 2024
Governor Walz Announces Over $23 Million For Economic Development in Greater Minnesota
September 18, 2023
- March 18, 2024
Minnesota Veteran lands job with CareerForce Partner
September 15, 2023
- March 15, 2024
Leading CareerForce partner pilot that offered free short term training for in-demand occupations shows signs of success
September 14, 2023
- March 14, 2024
Career Solutions in St. Cloud takes a welcoming approach to serving job seekers
September 7, 2023
- March 7, 2024
DEED Updates Portfolios of Two Senior Leaders to Reflect Transformational Agenda
September 7, 2023
- March 7, 2024
Lift Bridge celebrates 15 years of local brewing
September 7, 2023
- March 7, 2024
Governor Walz Highlights Efforts to Grow Minnesota’s Workforce During Workforce Development Month
September 5, 2023
- March 5, 2024
New One Woodbury Event Unites City
September 4, 2023
- March 4, 2024
September is Workforce Development Month!
September 1, 2023
- March 1, 2024
Familiar local businesses see fresh faces and places
August 30, 2023
- March 1, 2024
Jessica: "Having the right care and support allows me to actively live the life I’ve been given"
August 22, 2023
- February 22, 2024
Art and beauty in Stillwater
August 16, 2023
- February 16, 2024
Mabel's teaches kids about business
August 2, 2023
- February 24, 2024
Christie Denson Shares Passion for Community
August 1, 2023
- February 25, 2024
The Tumbling Club Tumbles Into the Twin Cities
August 1, 2023
- February 25, 2024
Milestone ribbon cuttings: celebrating continued success
July 31, 2023
- February 24, 2024
Chamber drives business mingling with golf event
July 28, 2023
- February 25, 2024
Hugo Feed Mill turns 100
July 27, 2023
- February 25, 2024
LEARN HOW MINNESOTA'S FOREIGN TRADE ZONES CAN HELP YOUR BOTTOM LINE
July 27, 2023
- January 28, 2024
Centerville sets example with junior council member program
July 13, 2023
- February 25, 2024
Workforce Wednesday Recap: Business Development Program Overview
July 12, 2023
- February 24, 2024
U of M, in partnership with DEED, invests $2.5M in venture capital funds
July 6, 2023
- January 18, 2024
Minnesota Economic Trends: Quarterly Issue
July 5, 2023
- January 18, 2024
Meet Your Winners for Best of Woodbury 2023
July 1, 2023
- January 18, 2024
Minnesota’s economy had a stronger start to the year than the U.S. as a whole
June 30, 2023
- January 18, 2024
Caring Career Workforce Challenges
June 27, 2023
- January 18, 2024
DEED Marks 100 Years of State Services for the Blind
June 23, 2023
- January 18, 2024
Arcola Mills wins grant for nearly $150,000
June 22, 2023
- January 18, 2024
Ribbon cuttings make for busy June
June 19, 2023
- January 18, 2024
Smoke and whiskey makes new business for local grad
June 16, 2023
- January 18, 2024
Minnesota initiative gains momentum to diversify corporate boards
May 28, 2023
- January 18, 2024
DEED Announces New Office of Public Engagement
June 28, 2022
- January 15, 2023
Infrastructure Investment as an Economic Stimulus Tool
September 16, 2020
- March 16, 2021
Southwest light rail, a project left for dead (more than once), is 25 percent complete
August 26, 2020
- February 26, 2021
