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Willmar Fests 2025: Hot parade fun in the city

Minnesota ag commissioner upbeat over legislative support for agriculture

City of Willmar, Minnesota, accepts more than $460,000 in grants related to wastewater treatment

Willmar’s April 2025 building permits total $2,557,659 in value

Marotzke resigns from Kandiyohi County Economic Development

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Carr to be offered executive director position at Kandiyohi County Economic Development

2024 KCED Winter Newsletter

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We are pleased to announce that Marv Calvin has accepted the role of Interim Executive Director for Kandiyohi County Economic Development. Marv will provide leadership and continuity while the Joint Powers and Joint Operations Boards establish a hiring committee to conduct the search for our next permanent Executive Director. We appreciate Marv’s commitment and look forward to his guidance during this transition. #kced #kandiyohicountyeconomicdevelpment

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Celebrating Our 2025 Fall Elevate Graduates! Elevate Community Business Academy is proud to equip underserved minority entrepreneurs in Kandiyohi County with business education and personalized coaching — all with the goal of expanding economic opportunity for everyone in our community. Through hands-on training in business planning and management, Elevate empowers new and growing business owners to gain practical skills, connect with established community leaders, and build a strong network of support and accountability. Today, we are thrilled to announce and celebrate the 2025 Fall Elevate Community Business Academy graduates: ✨ Cheryl Perry ✨ Emily Quitney ✨ Teddi Wuertz ✨ Lynn Baker ✨ Connor Carlson ✨ Cody Johnson ✨ Eli Albrecht ✨ Charles Alexander Please join us in congratulating these dedicated entrepreneurs as they take the next step in their business journeys. We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make! If you would like to join us for the graduation presentation, please register by December 12 at : https://lnkd.in/gff_kazK hashtag#ElevateCBA hashtag#Entrepreneurship hashtag#EconomicOpportunity hashtag#KandiyohiCounty hashtag#SmallBusinessSuccess hashtag#KCED #kced #kandiyohicountyeconomicdevelpment #elevatecba

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A heartfelt thank-you to Doug Reese for his years of dedicated service on the Kandiyohi County Economic Development Joint Powers Board. Doug’s commitment, leadership, and steady support have made a meaningful impact on our organization and the broader community. We are grateful for his contributions and wish him all the best in his continued endeavors. #KCED #kandiyohicountyeconomicdevelpment #KandiyohiCounty #dougreese

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Join us tonight! 5 p.m. Elevate Community Business Academy informational session 5:30 p.m. workshop training "Would You Work for You?" At the KCED office, AppleTree Square, Suite 3, 1601 Highway 12 East, Willmar

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Join us on August 20th for either the Elevate informational class at 5 p.m. or the workshop training at 5:30 p.m. No need to register. Just show up at the KCED, AppleTree Square, Suite 3, 1601 Highway 12 East, Willmar.

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Join us on August 20th for either the Elevate informational class at 5 p.m. or the workshop training at 5:30 p.m. No need to register. Just show up.

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Tomorrow is our second informational session for our Elevate Community Business Academy. Find out about our 12-week business course and mentorship program that will start this fall. Call and register, if you haven't done so already.

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