MCF Member Conversation With Commissioner Varilek

Please join us for a conversation with DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek. Commissioner Varilek will provide an update on the work and direction of DEED and speak about how foundations, grantmaking intermediaries, and nonprofits interact with the state agency. Prior to joining DEED, Matt Varilek was the President of the Initiative Foundation, based in Little Falls, MN. Come prepared with questions, as we will answer them live during the event.

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state's principal economic development agency. DEED programs promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention; international trade; workforce development; and community development. Learn more about the state agency on their website.