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
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
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
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
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
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
UMVRDC working with stakeholders to form RTCC
The UMVRDC is working with Prairie Five Community Action Council and other stakeholders to form a Regional Transportation Coordinating Council (RTCC) to coordinate all transportation services for the counties of Big Stone, Swift, Chippewa, Yellow