Monthly Newsletter | February 2019 In this issue we share a local success story, events, economic news, resources & upcoming webinars.

Success Story

Smude's Win "Ag Innovator of the Year" Award It was a thrilling moment for Tom and Jenni Smude, owners of Smude’s Sunflower Oil in Pierz, to receive the 2018 “Ag Innovator of the Year” award. The ceremony was held at the Embassy Suites in St. Paul, Dec. 13. Read more .

Events

February 5: Public Transportation Discussion at Pine River-Backus High School February 9: 2019 Sustainable Farming Association Annual Conference at CSB February 23: Sprout Growers and Makers Marketplace at Sprout in Little Falls Visit The Good Life Facebook Page for more!

Grants

Bush Foundation Community Innovation Grants MN Department of Natural Resources Grants Minnesota Job Skills Partnership - new and incumbent worker training programs MN Education & Employment - Grants and Contracts Blandin Foundation Grants - Rural Community Organizations with Charitable Purpose Otto Bremer Grants - for 501(c)(3) and Government Entities

News

'MN Millennial Farmer' gains online fame Greg Zylka retires from Coborn's after 40 years Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area takes first in Roots Rated Fat Biking Trails in MN Drastic Measures Brewing in Wadena plans February grand opening MN Ranks 4th best place for Chance-for-Success index

Resources

Minnesota High Tech Association SciTechsperience Internship Program MN JobMatch - for Job Seekers and Employers MN Economic Development Resource Guide from DEED

Webinars

February 7: Hot Businesses, Markets and Trends for 2019 February 7: Using Social Media for Economic Development February 12: Save Money and Time by Automating Your Finances February 14: Developing a Marketing Strategy for Your Startup Business February 21: Live Q and A - Masters of Marketing with John Lawson and Ramon Ray February 21: Attracting a Workforce for Community Needs

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