Mission The mission of the Minnesota Employee Relocation Council (MERC) is to be Minnesota's premier source for education, best practices and networking opportunities for professionals involved in corporate relocation. Objective The objective of the Minnesota Employee Relocation Council (MERC) is to: 1) Provide opportunities to exchange information and ideas. 2) Provide educational opportunities for individuals involved in relocation. 3) Foster cooperation within the industry to meet the needs of corporations, transferees and their families.