A new DEED survey of professionals who work directly with businesses – including economic development staff, Chamber staff and employer services staff at Local Workforce Development Areas – offers a timely snapshot of employer sentiment.

In the October 2025 survey, when asked: "Overall, how would you describe employers' outlook for the next six months?" Central Minnesota responses leaned more negative than the state, but also more decisive. In Central, 54% described employer outlook as somewhat pessimistic, while 39% were optimistic (31% somewhat optimistic and 8% very optimistic). Only 8% selected don't know/unsure, and 0% chose very pessimistic.

Click here for the complete article and survey results from DEED Regional Labor Analyst, Luke Greiner.

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