116J.966 COMMISSIONER’S TRADE PROMOTION DUTIES. Subdivision 1. Generally. (a) The commissioner shall promote, develop, and facilitate trade and foreign investment in Minnesota. In furtherance of these goals, and in addition to the powers granted by section 116J.035, the commissioner may: (1) locate, develop, and promote international markets for Minnesota products and services; (2) arrange and […]
116J.976 STATE APPROVAL OF GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT AGREEMENTS. Any decision of the state to enter into government procurement agreements relating to United States trade agreements must be approved by the governor and the legislature. History: 2008 c 300 s 3
116J.978 MINNESOTA TRADE OFFICES IN FOREIGN MARKETS. (a) The commissioner of employment and economic development shall establish three new Minnesota Trade Offices in key foreign markets selected for their potential to increase Minnesota exports and attract foreign direct investment. (b) The commissioner shall establish a performance rating system for the new offices established under this […]
116J.9781 INVEST MINNESOTA. The commissioner shall establish the Invest Minnesota marketing initiative. This initiative must focus on branding the state’s economic development initiatives and promoting Minnesota business opportunities. The initiative may include measures to communicate the benefits of doing business in Minnesota to companies considering relocating, establishing a United States presence, or expanding. History: 2013 […]
116J.979 MINNESOTA STEP GRANTS. Subdivision 1. Establishment. The commissioner of employment and economic development shall create a State Trade and Export Promotion grants program, hereafter STEP grants, to provide financial and technical assistance to eligible Minnesota small businesses with an active interest in exporting products or services to foreign markets. Subd. 2. Grants. Recipients may […]
