Notice of Public Hearing 2021
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January 2020: The Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³») recently hired Terry Smith for the role of Regional Transportation Coordinator to support the work of the Mid-Minnesota Regional Transportation Coordination Program (MMRTCC). “I am proud to be joining Eric Day and the exciting staff at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» in the Regional Transportation Coordinator role. Having lived and worked
Helping to Tell the Stories of The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» and The Communities They Serve The Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³») recently welcomed Ben Carlson to the role of Communications Specialist. Carlson will elevate Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» visibility by sharing the organization’s accomplishments throughout the region. He will also use his skills to support key Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» initiatives, including economic and
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Professionals are Available to Assist Businesses and Local Stakeholders Two economic development professionals have joined the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³») to assist the Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville County region with recovery from the economic injuries resulting from current pandemic. Rick Bonlender (Olivia, MN) began with the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» on August 24 and
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Funds Will Help Businesses and Nonprofits Recover from the Coronavirus Pandemic The U.S. Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Administration (EDA) has awarded $957,000 to the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»). These funds will capitalize a new CARES ACT Revolving Loan Fund to help businesses and nonprofits in Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville Counties recover from the economic injuries caused
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Will Help Residents Connect with Needed Rides Throughout 4-County Area The Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³») has leveraged $19,500 in local levy dollars, to gain state and federal Rural Transportation Coordination Council (RTCC) funds totaling $175,500. These funds will be used to help our region’s residents find and access transportation services so they can fully-participate in
Justice Walker Will Assist Public Stakeholders and Others Throughout the Four-County Area Justice Walker has joined the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³») as the organization’s new Community Planner. In his new role, Walker will work alongside the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Kyle Ten Napel to assist cities, counties, and other entities with comprehensive planning, land use ordinances, codification projects,
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Funds Will Support Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Activities Throughout the Four-County Region The Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³») will receive Planning Grant funds, totaling $210,000, from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Administration. These funds will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, with the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s non-federal funds and will be used to coordinate and implement economic development activities throughout the
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Organization Focused on Assisting Business Community During National Emergency Longtime area resident Eric Day began serving as the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission’s (Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³») new Executive Director on March 26, 2020. He replaces long-time Executive Director Donn Winkler as well as Interim Director Sue Gimse. Day, who currently resides in Litchfield, is a 1994 ACGC graduate. He
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