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Governor Walz Announces $52 Million to Expand Broadband to nearly 8,000 Minnesota Homes and Businesses

Introducing Patrick O’Rourke

Upcoming Events

Marketing and Public Relations Committee

November 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Apple Tree Square 1601 E. Hwy. 12 Suite 3
Willmar, MN 56201 United States

Joint Operations Board

November 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Apple Tree Square 1601 E. Hwy. 12 Suite 3
Willmar, MN 56201 United States

Ag and Renewable Energy Committee

November 21 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Apple Tree Square 1601 E. Hwy. 12 Suite 3
Willmar, MN 56201 United States

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Today, we celebrate Día de los Muertos, a beautiful tradition of remembering and honoring our loved ones who have passed. It's a time to reflect, share memories, and celebrate their lives with love and joy. 🌼 Create your ofrenda (altar) with photos, marigolds, and their favorite foods. 💀 Light candles to guide their spirits back home. 🌼 Share stories that keep their memory alive. Let’s embrace this meaningful day with love and reverence. 🕯️✨

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Did you know that Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc. has partnered with Ridgewater College to have a Meat Processor Training Program specifically for Southwest Minnesota (including Kandiyohi County)? 🥩🔪📚 Learn more about the SW MN Meat Processor Workforce Development Initiative today! 🌟

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✨ A Big Thank You to Kandiyohi County Manufacturers! ✨ As #ManufacturingMonth comes to a close, we want to extend our appreciation to all the incredible manufacturers in Kandiyohi County. Your hard work, innovation, and dedication to excellence continue to drive our local economy and create opportunities for our community. 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️🏗️🏡 From cutting-edge technology to high-quality products, you make Kandiyohi a hub of industry and craftsmanship. Thank you for all you do to keep things moving forward! Let’s celebrate the future of manufacturing together. 💼⚙️

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Last Tuesday the Fall 2024 Elevate Community Business Academy cohort was rewarded with a well-deserved pizza party for all the hard work to learn about and develop their businesses after last Tuesday's class. 📚🍕 Keep up the hard work! 🧠💪

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🎃👻 Halloween is just around the corner! As you're getting ready to enjoy the spooky fun, remember to stay safe! Whether you're trick-or-treating, hosting a party, or heading out for a night of thrills, here are a few tips: 🎃 Stick to well-lit areas 👻 Wear bright or reflective costumes 🎃 Stay with a group or trusted adults 👻 Be mindful of allergies when handing out treats 🎃 And most importantly, have a fang-tastic time! Stay safe and enjoy the spookiest night of the year! 🕸️✨

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On this date 36 years ago HR5050 was passed. 👭🏽 Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988💸 allowed women to *finally* have the right to gain access to an independent business loan. Prior to this law a women had to have a man sign on the loan for her. Today there are over 14 million women-owned businesses 🏪 in the U.S. which makes up 40% of total businesses. They employ 12 million people and generate $2.7 trillion dollars in revenue📈. Support women in business and women in the workforce and support a strong economy! 💪🌻

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Did you get 💻 fiber-optic broadband installed to your business 🏬 or home 🏚️ as a result of a grant supported by KCED? If yes, we want to hear how this access changed (or will change) your life! Not sure? Review past and present projects at: https://kandiyohi.com/communities/broadband/ Your story will appear in our next newsletter!! 📰

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This week's Manufacturing Business Highlight of the Week is 👷‍♂️Marcus Construction👷‍♀️. When you think 🗯️ of Marcus Construction, you might think of local construction projects 🏬 , but they are a national leader in building agribusiness storage and manufacturing buildings. From dry and liquid fertilizer facilities throughout rural America to advanced processing plants that align with rail 🛤️ and shipping ports 🚢 , sending and receiving products globally 📧🌐, Marcus Construction is an important leader and partner to the manufacturing world 🤝. Marcus Construction is also a proud and important sponsor of the Willmar MAP Class 🔧📚

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🔊🏪Attention Small Businesses! SCORE Prairie and Lakes has some great trainings for business owners this week! 📚 Tuesday, October 22nd | 11:00 am The Basics of Contracts 📑 AND Hiring Better, Faster 📈 Both Free, Register Here: https://www.score.org/twincities/event/basics-contracts-5 and https://www.score.org/twincities/event/hiring-better-faster-8 Wednesday, October 23rd | 12:00 pm The Basics of Branding 🌟 Free, Register here: https://www.score.org/twincities/event/basics-branding

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Did you guess where in the world Michelle was last week? Michelle Marotzke, Business Development Manager, was in Chicago last week for the Women in Economic Development Forum organized by AreaDevelopment. An appropriate conference to celebrate a right that women won this week 36 years ago. Do you know what this right is? Tell us and win a prize! The answer will be announced on Friday.

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🔊 Calling manufacturing businesses! Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association invites you to a FREE 30 minutes webinar about Employer Health Plans. 🧑‍⚕️ Register today for this virtual webinar that takes place next Friday, October 25th:

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Last week Business Development Manager, Michelle Marotzke, and fellow Elevate Community Business Academy teacher, Danny Carranza, headed to Richmond, Virginia to the Rising Tide Partner Conference to learn new ways to develop local entrepreneurs....but where in the world is Michelle this week? Guess correctly and you'll win a KCED swag bag!

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