As part of the UMVRDC’s participation in the Blandin Foundation’s Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities (MIRC) program, communities within the UMVRDC’s region are able to host free business broadband classes. UMVRDC staff have been working with the
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Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Update
The UMVRDC Revolving Loan Fund (RDC RLF) has a balance available for lending in the amount of $351,188.50 (as of February 2011). If you know of a new or expanding business that may need a low interest loan please have them contact the RDC or let
Registration Opens for 2011 National Byway Conference
Registration is now open for the 2011 National Scenic Byways Conference taking place August 21-24, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The theme of this year's conference is Building on Big Ideas and includes "classroom workshops, field workshops,
Prairie Waters in the News
Click here to read an article in the West Central Tribune about Western Minnesota Prairie Waters. For more information on Prairie Waters, visit the Prairie Waters page on our website, go to www.PrairieWaters.com, or call our office at
The UMVRDC at Work in a Community Near You
We recently told you about the strategic planning work the UMVRDC is doing in the City of Granite Falls. Click here to read a report about our final presentation to the Granite Falls EDA. Is your community looking for similar help with strategic
Transportation Updates
2010-2015 State Transportation Improvement Plan Jarrett Hubbard from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) was at the March RDC meeting to review the 2012-2015 State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) for Area Transportation
March Issue of UMVRDC Newsletter is now available!
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.
Granite Falls Riverfront Revitalization Strategic Planning
Is your community struggling to identify potential projects and resources? It can be beneficial to have a third party come in to assist with moving projects forward. The Granite Falls Economic Development Authority (EDA) recently contracted with the
