Following a nationwide search, the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) is pleased to announce that Joe C. McKinney has been named the association’s new Executive Director. Upon the recommendation of the NADO Executive Committee,
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Clara City Completes their Comprehensive Plan
The City of Clara City, with the assistance of the UMVRDC, has been working on a Comprehensive Plan that will help city leaders make informed decisions of how to guide development over the next 10-15 years. The Clara City Planning Commission took
UMVRDC Assists Dawson in Securing $1.7 Million in Grant Funds for Industrial Park Improvements Project
Dawson hosted dignitaries from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) last Thursday, October 4, who were in town for a congratulatory visit upon Dawson’s recent $1.2 million dollar grant award from EDA to help with
Positive Outlook Reported at Southern Minnesota Travel Association Annual Meeting
Prairie Waters staff Jenifer Fadness recently attended the Southern Minnesota Tourism Association’s annual meeting held in Owatonna on Sept. 13. The annual meeting included an overview of the 2012 marketing plan for southern Minnesota, updates and
Dawson Awarded EDA Investment
It was just announced that Dawson has been awarded $1,189,500 in grant funds from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). This EDA investment constructs critical roadway and related infrastructure to upgrade an existing
2012 Meander Art Crawl is this weekend!
The 2012 Meander Art Crawl is just days away, so make your plans now for what is sure to be a fun and art-filled weekend! The dates for this weekend's Meander are: Friday, October 5th 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 6th 9:00 a.m. to
October is International Walk/Bike to School Month
October is International Walk/Bike to School Month, and October 3rd is International Walk/Bike to School Month. International Walk to School Month gives children, parents, school teachers and community leaders an opportunity to be part of a global
September 2012 Issue of UMVRDC Newsletter is Available Online
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.
