central minnesota regional profile page 1 10 13 2005 project report prepared with cameron macht analyst & southwest dept of employment economic development 320 231 5174 ext 7535 state mn us 2 purpose the department deed obtained funding from labor to work three pilot sites in develop profiles for their areas changes past ten years have impacted virtually all aspects and local economy effort this is reassess economies identify strengths weaknesses new priorities ultimately each workforce council strategies serve job seekers businesses within information generated through will assist councils strengthening future investment plans that are required under act section 118 b addition document as a result be valuable other