Minnesota DEED aiming to market state as premier hub for startups [Video]

MINNESOTA – Starting a business during times like these may seem like a daunting task. But the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) aims to market the state as the premier hub to launch a new business.

Friday's rountable consisted of entrepreneurs from all walks of life, including healthcare and investment. DEED heads up Launch Minnesota, a statewide effort to grow startups and strengthen all regions in the North Star State as a national leader in innovation.

DEED Commissioner Steve Grove says that even in tough times like these, there tends to be a bit of a boom in startups and new businesses. 

"Whether that's because they're pressed to or need to because there simply aren't any other opportunities in the market, or see a disruption in the marketplace, we know that new business starts tick up in recessions."

While Minnesota does not rank high on new business …