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Internship Opportunities

The UMVRDC is offering full time internship to undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university that can verify that they will receive credit for the intern experience. Summer 2021 Intern

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March 2021 Newsletter

UMVRDC Welcomes New Staff Lori Tostenson, Loan Officer As the loan officer at the UMVRDC, I am very excited to work within the region that I have lived in for over 30 years with my husband, Perry and Springer Spaniel, Charlie.  I am a North Dakota

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Springboard for the Arts Workshop for Businesses

Work of Art+: e-Commerce Basics Date: Tue, Mar 2, 6:30 - 9:00 PM CST Learn how to maximize your online sales with Big Cartel, Etsy, Shopify, SquareSpace and other platforms. We will discuss how to accept payments, and package and ship your

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Calling All Business Owners!

UMVRDC will be hosting a series of one-hour virtual classes for businesses who are looking to start-up or boost their online presence. RSVP: https://z.umn.edu/businesshour  

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

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