Our Team
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state's principal economic and workforce development agency. Our mission is to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone.
DEED’s economic development programs promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention; international trade; workforce development; community development, and more.
Contact UsEconomic Development Leadership
Matt
Varilek
Commissioner
For a full picture of the agency’s Senior Leadership Team across both workforce and economic development programs & operations, see our DEED Website.