DEED Names New Assistant Commissioner
17 May 2016
Awards and Recognition
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has named Karen Francois to serve as assistant commissioner of the Office of Career and Business Opportunity.
The new DEED office was created by Gov. Mark Dayton to help workers and businesses of color find career paths and business opportunities in Minnesota. The office will identify and help break down barriers that have contributed to economic disparities for communities of color throughout the state.
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