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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state's principal economic development agency, with programs promoting business recruitment, expansion, and retention; workforce development; international trade; and community development. The agency's mission is to support the economic success of individuals, businesses, and communities by improving opportunities for growth. DEED's organizational structure is aligned with its mission. The agency is led by Commissioner Dan McElroy; see Commissioner McElroy's bio below. The following divisions administer the agency's services: Business and Community Development The Business and Community Development Division provides a variety of financial and technical services to businesses, communities and economic development professionals. The division promotes and assists in the expansion of exports, works with companies to locate and expand in Minnesota, and helps communities with infrastructure financing. Workforce Development The Workforce Development Division works with local and statewide partners to provide training and support to unemployed and dislocated workers, and financial assistance for businesses seeking to upgrade the skills of their workforce. Additional services include State Services for the Blind, Rehabilitation Services, Local Labor Exchange, and Disability Determination. Many of these services are provided at Minnesota WorkForce Centers located throughout the state. Unemployment Insurance The Unemployment Insurance Program provides a temporary partial wage replacement to those Minnesota workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own. It is an economic stabilizer and stimulator during economic downturns and helps maintain an available skilled workforce. Communications, Analysis and Research The Communications, Analysis and Research Division coordinates DEED's information resources and provides centralized services in the areas of communications, marketing, publications, economic analysis, and labor market and other research. <img src="http://www.deed.state.mn.us/images/commish.jpg" width="420"> Commissioner Dan McElroy Photo of DEED Commissioner Dan McElroy Dan McElroy is commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), which supports the economic success of Minnesota's individuals, businesses and communities. McElroy joined Governor Pawlenty's leadership team in 2003 as commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Finance, where he was architect of the budget which addressed a $4.56 billion budget deficit without raising taxes. He later served as the Governor's chief of staff before becoming the Governor's senior advisor on innovation in 2005. Prior to his appointments, McElroy served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003. During that time, he was an assistant majority leader, chair of the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development Finance, and chair of the Legislative Audit Commission. McElroy also was mayor of Burnsville (1987-1994) and a member of the Burnsville City Council (1983-1986). In the private sector, he was active in the travel agency business from 1979 to 1994 and in the travel agency software and consulting business from 1994 until 2003. He was a director of American Bank Burnsville and a member of the Burnsville Rotary Club, the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce, the Minnesota Taxpayers Association, the Citizen's League of the Twin Cities and the Center of the American Experiment.