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Map of Minnesota that points out the UMVRDC region of Big Stone, Chippewa, Swift, Lac qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties.

New 0% Financing Available for Area Businesses

New funding is available to help finance businesses with 0% interest for the first 24 months. Funds can be used to finance working capital, fixed assets, inventory, real estate, etc. Available for a limited time.

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FY19 Economic Development

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

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$1.98 Million

Regional business investment leveraged by the UMVRDC’s RLF program

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$108,108

Reported in art sales over the three day Meander weekend

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$40 Million

Gross Sales: Generated from MN's Leisure & Hospitality Industry

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$4.5 Million

Worth of work in the region was assisted by the UMVRDC in 2018

Employment Opportunities

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What’s New at UMVRDC

December 23, 2020

Employment Opportunity: Experienced Community Development Planner

The Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC) is looking for an outgoing, detailed oriented, experienced planner that can work as part of a team to manage of a variety of community and economic development  projects. Candidates

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December 22, 2020

December 2020 Newsletter

Happy Holidays! Happy Holidays from the UMVRDC staff! 2020 has seen many changes for all of us, but one thing remains the same—our gratitude for the opportunity to work with each and every one of you. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday

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November 25, 2020

Application Materials Now Available for the 2021 MNDNR Parks and Trails Grant Programs

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces grant funding opportunities for park and trail projects across Minnesota. Applications are now being accepted for the following grant programs: outdoor recreation, natural and scenic area, regional

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September 22, 2020

September 2020 Newsletter

$1,720,000 in NEW Loan Funds Available for Businesses The UMVRDC received notification on July 27, 2020 that the agency’s CARES Act Recovery Assistance Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) application was awarded.  The U.S. Economic Development

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Regional Examples

Granite Falls Woodworks

Two babies sitting on the floor playing with toys looking at their reflection in the mirror.

CCM Health Employee Child Care Case Study

Space filled with childrens toys. Wagons, blocks, playhouses.

Clinton Kid’s Korner Child Care Case Study

Two toddlers sitting on the sidewalk playing with bubbles.

Dawson-Boyd Blackjack Babies Child Care Case Study

A red six person stroller silled with toddlers outside on a sunny day.

Appleton Prairie Playhouse Child Care Case Study

A bus filled with children.

Montevideo Little Thunder Hawk Child Care Case Study

Toddlers gathered arond the teacher.

Benson Discovery Kids Child Care Case Study

Owner of Krave Wellness posing in her gym with teadmilles, bikes, and elipticals in the bakcground.

Krave Wellness

Canby

Owner of Go Fasters posing in his store with snowmobile helmets in the background.

GoFasters Powersports & Marine

Ortonville

SEWearable Designs

Appleton

After Five Supper Club

Madison

DoMat’s Family Foods

Benson

Hilltop | Bar, Grill & Event Center

Dawson

Broadband Case Studies

Dawson

Al’s Mercantile

Dawson

Tiny Sprouts Daycare

Clarkfield

Discovery Kids Childcare

Benson

Mansion of Mysteries Park

Montevideo

Madison Pool

Madison

Appleton Pool

Appleton

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Our Mission

Enable the region to thrive through assisting local units of government.

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