https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com Ramsey County Community & Economic Development News Feed Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:48:04 +0000 en-US https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/news-archive/p/item/67980/midway-area-job-fair https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/news-archive/p/item/67980/midway-area-job-fair Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 All are welcome to attend the fourth annual Midway Area Job Fair on June 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Allianz Field in Saint Paul.  Forty local companies that are ready to hire will be on-site at this outdoor event!  In case of rain, event will move to Thursday, July 22.Exhibitors:ACR Homes/ACR HealthcareAtlas StaffingBay WestBEST... https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/news-archive/p/item/66874/green-ramsey-expo-and-career-fair https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/news-archive/p/item/66874/green-ramsey-expo-and-career-fair Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The Green Ramsey Expo + Career Fair is an opportunity for residents to meet organizations whose missions include recycling, creating green space, environmental clean-up and more.Job seekers will also learn about and have the opportunity to apply for green collar careers in emerging industries, as well as conventional businesses and... https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/p/item/66201/workforce-innovation-summit https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/p/item/66201/workforce-innovation-summit Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thank You for Joining Us!We appreciate everyone who attended our recent presentation, “Wellness in the Workplace: Belonging, Why It Matters!” led by Deborah Saari from NAMI Minnesota.The session highlighted the powerful connection between belonging, employee well-being, and organizational success. Participants gained insights into:Why belonging matters and its impact on physical... https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/p/item/65576/future-of-ramsey-county-workforce-readiness-depends-on-digital-literacy https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/p/item/65576/future-of-ramsey-county-workforce-readiness-depends-on-digital-literacy Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Hybrid and remote work continue to reshape Ramsey County’s economy. Although the pandemic accelerated the shift, the trend has remained strong. With approximately one-third of Saint Paul’s and Ramsey County’s job postings listed as hybrid or fully remote in the first ten months of 2025, the region’s workforce is increasingly... https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/p/item/64840/made-in-ramsey-county-minnesota-ice https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/p/item/64840/made-in-ramsey-county-minnesota-ice Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Tell us about your company. How did it get started and what do you make?Minnesota Ice began in 2013 when a college friend and I engineered an ice carving machine designed to reduce labor costs while increasing production efficiency for the sculptures we created. This innovation was transformative for our... https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/p/item/64817/made-in-ramsey-county-the-buttered-tin https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/p/item/64817/made-in-ramsey-county-the-buttered-tin Sun, 28 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Tell us about your company. How did it get started and what do you make?Alicia Hinze, the creative force behind The Buttered Tin restaurants and Freshly Frozen, is a culinary visionary known for her dedication to crafting exceptional comfort food with a modern twist. Born and raised in the heart... https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/p/item/64818/made-in-ramsey-county-innovize-2025 https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/p/item/64818/made-in-ramsey-county-innovize-2025 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 At Innovize, we believe the future of healthcare depends on strong partnerships between visionary companies and manufacturing experts who can turn ideas into reality. We proudly work with medtech and life sciences leaders to design, develop, and scale advanced medical devices that improve patient lives around the world. With unmatched expertise... https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/p/item/64819/made-in-ramsey-county-elpis-enterprises https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/p/item/64819/made-in-ramsey-county-elpis-enterprises Sun, 28 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Tell us about your company. How did it get started, and what do you make? Elpis Enterprises is a youth workforce development program that works with 16-24 year olds who are experiencing homelessness, exiting foster care, or have other barriers through the justice system preventing them from entering the workforce immediately. Elpis started in... https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/p/item/64816/made-in-ramsey-county-vistabule https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/p/item/64816/made-in-ramsey-county-vistabule Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Story by Bert Taylor, Vistabule Owner and PresidentTell us about your company. How did it get started and what do you make? Vistabule, or Minnesota Teardrop Trailers, got its start in my garage back in 2012. I wanted to take a fresh look at teardrop trailer design. A teardrop is a... https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/p/item/63427/ramsey-county-serves-as-a-regional-employment-hub-for-residents-surrounding-communities https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/p/item/63427/ramsey-county-serves-as-a-regional-employment-hub-for-residents-surrounding-communities Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 As online education, technological innovation, and remote work reshape how we live and work, geography still plays a pivotal role in accessing career opportunities. Ramsey County Workforce Solutions continues to assess shifting demographics, migration, and commuting behaviors to personalize and strengthen workforce development strategies. In February, Workforce Solutions hosted a... https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/news-archive/p/item/67719/hired-and-hopeful-helping-ramsey-county-get-to-work https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/news-archive/p/item/67719/hired-and-hopeful-helping-ramsey-county-get-to-work Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 This article marks the second in a series highlighting Ramsey County Workforce Solution’s partners. These community-based organizations deliver specialized employment and training services on behalf of the county. Their efforts expand access to workforce programs through career exploration, job-readiness training and paid work experiences for individuals facing barriers to employment... https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/news-archive/p/item/67359/from-surviving-to-thriving-in-ramsey-county https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/news-archive/p/item/67359/from-surviving-to-thriving-in-ramsey-county Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Face to Face connects youth to careers, confidence and a path forwardThis article marks the first in a series highlighting Ramsey County Workforce Solution’s partners. These community-based organizations deliver specialized employment and training services on behalf of the county. Their efforts expand access to workforce programs through career exploration, job-readiness... https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/news-archive/p/item/67093/doing-business-in-ramsey-county-just-got-easier https://www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/news-and-updates/news-archive/p/item/67093/doing-business-in-ramsey-county-just-got-easier Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Ramsey County Community & Economic Development introduces new website FAQ pageRamsey County Means Business, Ramsey County’s Workforce and Economic Development website, is the go-to resource for opportunities in Ramsey County for businesses and entrepreneurs, employers and job seekers. Now, with the addition of a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page,...