The monthly board meeting of the UMVRDC will be held on Tuesday, October 24th beginning at 6:30pm at the Appleton Civic Center. Click here for the packet.
Office Closed-end of October
The UMVRDC office will be closed for a staff retreat on Monday & Tuesday, October 30-31st. Our office will reopen at 8am on Wednesday. Thank you for your cooperation.
MnDOT Announces the Transportation Alternatives Solicitation to Fund Project
MnDOT has just announced the Transportation Alternatives solicitation to fund projects for pedestrian and bicycle facilities, historic preservation, Safe Routes to School and more. Interested entities should contact our office ASAP and start working
12 Communities Identified Eligible for the Workforce Housing Development Program
12 communities in our region have been identified as eligible for the new Workforce Housing Development Program through special funding provided by the MN Legislature last year. This program provides funds for the direct development of Market Rate
Childcare Progress in Benson
The Benson School District is also helping solve childcare in their community. http://www.benson.k12.mn.us/community_ed_/DiscoveryKids
Small City Development Program Application for City of Granite Falls
The city of Granite Falls, working with the Upper Minnesota Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC), is looking to apply for a grant from the Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic
The Power of Different
You are cordially invited to attend “The Power of Different” on September 22, 2017 in Montevideo, MN. I am excited to share the learning and networking opportunity with you. View flyer at: “The Power of Different”. You will hear informative
"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