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Archives for August 2017

"The Power of Different"

Are you curious about how you can grow your competitive business advantage, as well as, hearing what some specific businesses are currently doing to help recruit and retain a strong workforce? Attend the "The Power of Different" on Friday, September

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Festival & Event Management Course

Do you organize a community festival and event? If so, you should consider the University of Minnesota Tourism Center's Festival and Event Management course that provides education for event organizers, volunteers, and staff. Register by September 6,

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Recruit & Retain a Strong Workforce

Are you curious about how you can grow your competitive business advantage, as well as, hearing what some specific businesses are currently doing to help recruit and retain a strong workforce? Attend the "The Power of Different" on Friday, September

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Is Your Community Working on Community Health Initiatives?

Is your community working on community health initiatives? Do you have a collaboration in place with multiple partners like the school, health care facility, Countryside Public Health's SHIP program or others and have a project that could win

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2017 UMVRDC Annual Report

The 2017 UMVRDC Annual Report is now available! Click here...   

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

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