Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

**About Us** The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state's principal economic development agency. DEED programs promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention; international trade; workforce development; and community development. Who We Are The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state's principal economic development agency. DEED programs promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention; international trade; workforce development; and community development. [Learn what DEED is all about](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj4w-ULkvgc) and the ways we help job seekers, businesses and communities. **[Purpose](https://mn.gov/deed/about/who-we-are/purpose.jsp)** DEED facilitates an economic environment to produce jobs and improve the quality of the state’s workforce. **[Leadership and Organization](https://mn.gov/deed/about/who-we-are/leadership.jsp)** Meet DEED's commissioner and the other members of DEED's Leadership Team. **[Budget](https://mn.gov/deed/about/who-we-are/budget.jsp)** DEED receives authorization for its funding through the State of Minnesota's budget process.