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DEED MISSION To support the economic success of individuals, businesses, and communities by improving opportunities for growth. O p p o r t u n i t y Regional Competitiveness Innovation Economy Demand Driven WIA Merger Regional & Specialist Positions WIRED RIG FIRST MnFastTRAC RCP Transformative investments/milestones over time DEED’s role in transformation process – Working across systems and geo-political boundaries 1. Integrating – Workforce center services provided by DEED and WIA providers at local level – ABE, higher education, workforce & economic development and institutions for collaboration to improve education and employment outcomes of adult learners 2. Educating – Regional leadership regarding best practices and opportunities – WIBs, Foundations, RDCs, K-12, higher education, elected officials, and public & private sector partners regarding role of clusters/industry sectors in driving regional transformation 3. Leading – Development of new /existing partnerships regionally statewide, across state lines and internationally 4. Consulting – Technical assistance on State and Federal grants management – Ongoing assistance w/WF Center operations and services – Regional team building strategies with DEED staff 5. Documenting – Regional prosperity networks initiated or strengthened – Developing rubric to measure regional competitiveness and inform possible future investments RA’s as Competitive Advantage Leveraging resources and bridging opportunities between Metro/Greater Minnesota Strengthening relationships with labor unions to build a talented and skilled workforce Alignment of public/private resources to support and grow Minnesota’s industry clusters Support regional marketing opportunities – distinguishing quality of place Sharing and capacity building of “best practices” across the state to eliminate duplication Examples of Regional Initiatives NW Regional Economic Alliance MN Renewable Energy Marketplace Northern Technology Inc. AIM2WIN Regional Innovation Grant Metro Regional Competitiveness Project DEED MISSION To support the economic success of individuals, businesses, and communities by improving opportunities for growth. O p p o r t u n i t y Regional Competitiveness Innovation Economy Demand Driven WIA Merger Regional Specialist Positions WIRED/RIG/ FIRST MnFastTRAC RCP Transformative investments/milestones over time