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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Experienced Community Development Specialist
Experienced Community Development Specialist The Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC) is looking to add an outgoing, detailed oriented professional to our team. This person will work on of a variety of community and
Rural Child Care Innovation Program
Through generous funding from the MN Department of Human Services, First Children's Finance is pleased to offer the Rural Child Care Innovation Program for 2021. The RCCIP is an innovative community engagement process designed to address the
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy – community survey
The UMVRDC needs your help to map out the direction that economic development in our region should go for the next 5 years. This economic roadmap is also known as a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy ( CEDS). The CEDS is broke up into 4 main
June 2021 Newsletter
Appleton and Madison Look to Improve Broadband Options The UMVRDC recently authored two grants to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). DEED received a special allocation of the Community Development Block Grant
Apply for a Broadband Fellowship
The American Connection Corps (ACC) is an initiative of Land O’Lakes, Inc., Lead for America (LFA), Heartland Forward and other partner organizations in an effort coordinated by the American Connection Project. The ACC aims to foster long-term
Small Cities Coronavirus SDBG-CV Program Call for Applications
The Small Cities Development Program Unit is accepting grant applications for eligible activities addressing community needs to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). These activities include broadband development,
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