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Have you heard? We're living "The Good Life" in our region!

For the past 9 months, economic development specialists have been meeting with stakeholders and focus groups, as well as conducting community surveys and connecting with marketing professionals, to learn

WHAT MAKES OUR 5 COUNTY REGION A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND SPEND OUR LEISURE TIME?

What we learned is that the residents of Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties are living " The Good Life".
 
" The Good Life' has been chosen as it states very simply how residents feel about our region- we have a good life- abundant natural resources, small town feel, access to health care, and important amenities such as strong school systems, access to local foods and quality people who care about our communities.

Keep up to date on what's making your community part of "The Good Life" by visiting www.thegoodlifenorthcentralmn.com



Sincerely,
Sandy Voigt
Regional Business Specialist
North Central Economic Development Association,
a 501(c)3 affiliate of Region Five Development Commission 

This program is funded by the USDA Rural Micro-enterprise Assistance Program


Workshop: Labor Market Intelligence for Decision-Making

This 3-hour hands-on training session will help attendees learn where to find and how to use DEED's labor market information data tools. Attendees will navigate data tools on our website (www.mn.gov/deed/data/) and learn how to use them to understand the local economy and provide guidance to jobseekers and others.
For more information and to register click here


Save the date

Rural Arts & Culture Take Center Stage, June 6-8, 2017 . The University of Minnesota, Morris Center for Small Towns is partnering with Springboard for the Arts to host the 2017 Rural Arts and Culture Summit. Workshop proposals for the gathering of artists, leaders and community members are being accepted until Dec. 5. Learn more or submit your proposal.
Click here for more information 


Business Book Club

If you love reading business books, you'll love this one!

Ed Catmull has written a book called  Creativity, Inc., which grants the reader a peek into the creative process at Pixar and how other businesses can apply the many lessons he has learned from managing teams of creative people over the years
For more information or to register to attend the next book club meeting click here


Event/workshop

Seven Smart Steps for Revenue Growth

What steps do successful businesses take to actively grow revenue? Do you know your company's most important drivers of future growth? How do your existing and prospective customers see your business? Attend this event to learn seven smart steps that will accelerate your business on the path toward measurable and sustainable revenue growth.
  Click here to register or learn more


Learn from the Experts

Collaboration and Negotiation for Leaders


Mitchell Hamline School of Law (MHSL) in Collaboration & Negotiation has teamed up with the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) to offer a Collaboration and Negotiation for Leaders training. This is a special opportunity with internationally known Law School faculty at a deeply discounted rate. Click here to download the flyer.



Free Event

Drive New Business with Social Media

You know you should be on social media for your business or non-profit. You know it can help you drive more new and repeat business for your organization. But, do you know why? Do you know which social media platform will have the biggest bang for your buck? And when you start your profile, do you know what to say and how to grow your following? This session will answer all of those questions and more!
For more information click here
To register click here 



Sprout/ArtPlace America

The Art of the Entrepreneur: Business Basics for Growers, Makers and Artists

Are you a grower, artist, or maker looking to turn your passion into profit by establishing your own business? Do you have the spirit of an entrepreneur but need the business basics? This may be the class for you!
For more information or to register click here



Sprout Growers & Makers Marketplace

Sprout Growers & Makers Marketplace dates for 2017 - Oct. 28 - Nov. 18 - Dec. 9 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The marketplace will feature local produce; meat and dairy; baked goods; local artwork, educational events; live music, cooking demos led by Chef Matt Annand of Prairie Bay; kids' activities and demonstrations.

609 13th Avenue NE, Little Falls, MN
For more information click here
  North Central Economic Development Association | 218.894.3233 | [email protected] www.northcentraleda.org
www.regionfive.org
www.thegoodlifecentralmn.com
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