Through generous funding from the MN Department of Human Services, First Children's Finance is pleased to offer the Rural Child Care Innovation Program. The RCCIP is an innovative community engagement process designed to address the challenges of
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June 2023 Newsletter
UMVRDC Turns 50! The UMVRDC is celebrating 50 years of service! On Tuesday, July 25th, you and a guest are invited to join us for an open house, entertainment, and dinner located at the UMVRDC Office, 323 W Schlieman Ave, Appleton, MN. Events will
Community Development Planner Scholarships NOW Available
UMVRDC Community Development Planner Scholarship What is a community development planner? Are you interested in work that makes a difference in rural Minnesota? Candidates that are passionate about their work, who are curious to find options and
Digital Inclusion Survey for Residents of Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties
The Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC) was recently designated as a Digital Connection Committee by the DEED Office of Broadband Development and is partnering with them as they develop the statewide digital equity plan to
March 2023 Newsletter
Welcome, Dalen! We are excited to welcome Dalen Roe to the UMVRDC! As the Loan Specialist, Dalen will be managing the Revolving Loan Fund. He brings great experience, and he looks forward to working with the businesses we serve. Click here to
Appleton Power Equipment & Hardware
Read how Appleton Power Equipment & Hardware utilized the UMVRDC's RLF funds to purchase their business and then expand years later.
Donner Manufacturing Inc.
With help from the UMVRDC’s Revolving Loan Fund, this young entrepreneur was able to make his dream a reality and continue on with the new business from the old.
Madison Community Event Recap
More than 120 Madison residents showed up to brainstorm ideas and help shape the future of their community during the Madison Community Event on February 6th, 2023. Thoughts and ideas stemmed from the results of the Madison Community Survey which