The latest issue of Regional Outlook, the quarterly newsletter of the UMVRDC, is now available. Click here to view or download the newsletter. To view this newsletter or the previous three issues, go to UMVRDC Publications under the Who We Are tab.
News
UMVRDC Authors Successful Grant for Granite Falls Lift Station
UMVRDC has authored a successful grant application to the Federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) for a new lift station in the City of Granite Falls. The lift station will lessen disaster impacts from flooding events on the City's economic
Lac qui Parle County Computer Commuter is Featured on KARE 11 News
The Lac qui Parle County Computer Commuter was featured on KARE 11 News on Sunday night, March 10th, as one of Boyd Huppert's "Land of 10,000 Stories." Click here to view the news piece on KARE 11's website.
Public Meeting Held for Milan Comprehensive Plan Update
A public meeting was held February 7 at the city hall as part of the update of the Comprehensive Plan. The city of Milan has contracted with the Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC) to complete this update. Eighteen
Revolving Loan Fund Interest Rates at an All-time Low!
Funds are available for new and expanding businesses in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift & Yellow Medicine Counties. Funds can be used for working capital, fixed assets and real estate financing. For more about the RLF and an
Help Wanted: Milan, MN Seeking City Clerk/Treasurer
The City of Milan, Minnesota is seeking a City Clerk/Treasurer. This position is full time, forty hours per week, and available immediately. Applications are being accepted through Friday, March 15, 2013. Click here to view the job posting and
Hundreds of Minnesotans Converge in St. Cloud Feb. 20-21 to Save Energy, Save Money, and Build our Clean Energy Future
Two-Day Event Helps Minnesotans Learn, Connect, and Act Tue., Feb. 19, 2013, St. Cloud, Minn.—Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) is holding its 5th statewide conference at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center on Feb. 20-21 highlighting the
Small Cities Development Program Update
The UMVRDC continues to work with the Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) to bring rehabilitation funding to our region. The City of Appleton’s Small Cities Development Commercial and Owner Rehabilitation grant was closed as of December 31, 2012.