Applications for year two of Pitch Your Plan open, Monday, February 24! In 2019, the AAEDC launched a new business competition which was open to current or prospective entrepreneurs. They would have an opportunity to pitch for a for-profit business idea and a chance at a community prize package valued over $38,000. Eligible business concepts …
The 2019 Business and Industrial Appreciation Day (BIAD) event is fast approaching and will honor Geneva Capital, and their many contributions to our area. The annual BIAD event will be held, Tuesday, October 8th at 11:30 am -1:00 pm at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center on Lake Darling. Tickets to attend the event are currently …
You are invited to participate in the 2019 comprehensive survey of company compensation, benefits and policies for the West Central Minnesota Area. 2019 Wage Survey | 2019 Benefits Survey There is NO COST to participate in the 2019 Wage & Benefits Survey. You will receive the final report for each survey you complete by …
Up to 7 will be selected; 2-year Initiators Fellowship application opens May 15! The Initiators Fellowship, launched by the Initiative Foundation of Little Falls in 2016, is expanding to include the regions of Southwest Initiative Foundation and West Central Initiative, covering a total of 41 counties in Greater Minnesota. Applications for the 2020-21 cohort open May 15 and close …
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How else would you summarize a year when 65 new single-family residential homes, 90 if you include the City’s contract area of Alexandria Township, along with 141 multi-family units were added to the greater Alexandria Area? During 2018, the Building Department reviewed, processed and issued 970 permits within their jurisdiction, which includes the City of Alexandria, along with …
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The first full week in May is an exciting one for us at the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission (AAEDC), we are celebrating National Economic Development Week, May 6th through 11th and National Small Business Week, May 5th through the 11th. To kick off the first part of the week, we will be announcing the winner …
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When embarking on your entrepreneurial adventure, it is essential to have the right tackle in your box. Having a solid set of professional resources available to you will allow you to streamline processes and save time and money. Building that list can take time and finding the right fit is very important. At different points …
Now that you are considering starting your new business, it is time to begin making a plan. One of the first steps in making that plan, is understanding your Core Focus. By answering a few simple questions, you will begin to shape your Mission and Vision for your organization. These questions also help to lay …
So you have a great idea. But do you have many ideas that will change the world? This simple definition is the difference between small business owners and entrepreneurs. Small business owners set out to solve a problem in their community. They are there to serve their customers needs. Entrepreneurs on the other hand set …
Minnesota Manufacturing Week, October 1st-7th, is designed to showcase Minnesota’s diverse manufacturing and technology industries in order to increase legislative and public awareness of their importance in providing high-wage and high-skilled jobs for our communities. The manufacturing industry is a dynamic segment of Minnesota’s economy, and an integral part of Minnesota’s economic development strategy. Manufacturing …