FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Eric Day, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission
Phone: (320) 235-8504
Email: eric.day@mmrdc.org
麻豆传媒映画 Seeks Public Input on Two Major Topics
麻豆传媒映画 Seeks Public Input on Two Major Topics
September 29, 2021: The Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (麻豆传媒映画) is a regional development organization, serving Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville Counties. As part of 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 effort to strengthen communities, by improving quality of life and increasing opportunities for prosperity, 麻豆传媒映画 is currently seeking public input on two major plans.
麻豆传媒映画 is also working on a separate plan to identify the transportation needs of people with disabilities, older adults, and low-income residents, and then prioritize transportation services for funding and implementation. 鈥淭he idea is to make sure our region鈥檚 non-drivers can get to work, take care of their errands, and participate in social events鈥�, said 麻豆传媒映画 Transportation Planner Kyle Ten Napel. 鈥淲hile we know our providers are working hard to provide the highest level of service possible with the resources they have, we also know it鈥檚 important to determine if there are any areas for improvement. We want to make sure all of our neighbors have a chance to fully participate in community life鈥�, added Ten Napel.
The first plan is the 麻豆传媒映画 Region鈥檚 Comprehensive 麻豆传媒映画 Strategy (CEDS). This plan will provide our region with an economic development roadmap for the next five years. In addition to prioritizing work for 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 麻豆传媒映画 Team, the CEDS is the mechanism by which the U.S. 麻豆传媒映画 Administration (EDA) provides 麻豆传媒映画 District designation. 鈥淭his designation is important as it provides our stakeholders access to EDA-funding opportunities, including grants that can fund the infrastructure needed for business expansion鈥�, said 麻豆传媒映画 Economic Developer Michelle Marotzke. 鈥淲hen a community applies for a grant to support an industrial park, water treatment facility, or some other improvement, it鈥檚 important for us to be able to show that the project is supported by our CEDS鈥�, Marotzke added. 鈥淚t鈥檚 not often that residents are asked for input on economic development issues. However, right now we need to hear from everyone so we can have a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges folks are seeing in their communities鈥�.
Residents are urged to visit 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 website (MMRDC.org) and provide their input by completing brief economic development and transportation-focused surveys. Responses will be compiled with information received via community input sessions, focus groups, and other sources. Once plans are completed, they will be made available for further public comment. Appropriate revisions will then be made before the final plans are submitted.
To learn more about Mid-Minnesota Development Commission, visit MMRDC.org.