Minnesota Job Creation Fund
Supports Minnesota employers creating high-quality jobs with incentives tied to facility investment and performance.
The Minnesota Job Creation Fund (JCF), administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and recognized as a winner of the Economic Development Association of Minnesota's award, provides performance-based financial incentives to new and expanding businesses engaged in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, or technology-related activities. Companies can rece…
Performance-based incentives for Minnesota manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and technology companies that create high-paying jobs and invest in real property improvements.
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