State DEED Commissioner Hears from Businesses and Tourism Leaders on Importance of Talent and Collaboration for Economic Development
13 Jan 2022
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St. Paul – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner Steve Grove and Executive Director of Explore Minnesota Tourism, Lauren Bennett McGinty, hosted a roundtable focused on the “Build What Matters” campaign and how tourism, talent, and small businesses tie directly to economic and community development.
Minnesota has long been home to businesses and people who make our state extraordinary. During the discussion, representatives from tourism, commerce, and business talked about how they are continuing that tradition.
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