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Archives for 2013

Revolving Loan Fund Interest Rates at an All-time Low!

Funds are available for new and expanding businesses in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift & Yellow Medicine Counties. Funds can be used for working capital, fixed assets and real estate financing. For more about the RLF and an

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Help Wanted: Milan, MN Seeking City Clerk/Treasurer

The City of Milan, Minnesota is seeking a City Clerk/Treasurer. This position is full time, forty hours per week, and available immediately. Applications are being accepted through Friday, March 15, 2013. Click here to view the job posting and

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Hundreds of Minnesotans Converge in St. Cloud Feb. 20-21 to Save Energy, Save Money, and Build our Clean Energy Future

Two-Day Event Helps Minnesotans Learn, Connect, and Act Tue., Feb. 19, 2013, St. Cloud, Minn.—Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) is holding its 5th statewide conference at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center on Feb. 20-21 highlighting the

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Small Cities Development Program Update

The UMVRDC continues to work with the Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) to bring rehabilitation funding to our region. The City of Appleton’s Small Cities Development Commercial and Owner Rehabilitation grant was closed as of December 31, 2012.

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New Prairie Waters Guides Coming Soon!

The Western Minnesota Prairie Waters Antiques, Local Shops, Dining and Lodging Guide has been updated, and will be available by January 31st. To request your copy, visit this page on the Prairie Waters website and fill out the request form, or call

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UMVRDC Makes Census Data More User-Friendly for Region 6W

Please Note: The entire series of Demographic Summary Community Profile Brochures are completed! They're available right here. One of the jobs of UMVRDC planners is to find out the needs of our local units of government. This happens through

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The 2012 Economic Census is Here!

The Economic Census is the U.S. Government's official five-year measure of American business and the economy. It is conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, and response is required by law. Forms go out to nearly 4 million businesses, including large,

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