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SUMMARY:Addressing Workforce Needs Through Earn-and-Learn Dual Training
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 15\, 2026 | 10–11 a.m. | Virtual Event\nFree and open to the public \nAs businesses continue to face workforce recruitment and retention challenges\, opportunities are available through Minnesota’s Dual-Training Pipeline program. Learn more at an upcoming one-hour\, informative\, virtual Listen & Learn event on Thursday\, October 15 from 10-11 am. \nDan Solomon and Sarah Hill from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s Dual-Training Pipeline program will share how earn-and-learn training opportunities can assist with your company’s recruitment and retention strategies. Dual-Training Pipeline exists as a resource to support employers in advanced manufacturing\, agriculture\, childcare\, health care services\, information technology\, legal cannabis\, and transportation industries. Attendees will learn how to start their own dual-training program as well as how to tap into state grants to help pay for earn-and-learn employee training. \nThe event is open to everyone and is free of charge. Register by visiting the Alexandria Chamber website at alexandriamn.org and look for the registration link on the main page. Listen & Learn is a one-hour informative virtual event hosted by the Alexandria Chamber in partnership with the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission. These sessions offer information\, education\, support\, and resources on topics that impact the community and its diverse business and organizational partners. For more information\, call the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 320-763-3161 or email info@alexandriamn.org. \nRegistration \nThere is no cost to attend\, and the event is open to the public. Click here to register for the event.\nAdvance registration is required. \nQuestions?\nContact the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 320-763-3161 or info@alexandriamn.org
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SUMMARY:Business & Industrial Appreciation Day (BIAD)
DESCRIPTION:42nd Business & Industrial Appreciation Day event honors Innovative Builders\, Inc.\nThe Business & Industrial Appreciation Day (BIAD) event has honored a Douglas County company each year since 1984\, and is recognized as one of the largest and longest standing annual events of its type in greater Minnesota. Annually\, one company from the region is selected as the BIAD recipient based upon the following factors: \n\nImpact of the business on the job market\nImpact of the business on the local economy\nCapital investment – an indication of commitment by the business to increase community capacity\nCommunity contributions – evidence of the business’ investment of time\, skills\, and resources to assist in community oriented projects\n\nInnovative Builders\, Inc has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Business & Industrial Appreciation Day award by the Boards of Directors of the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission (AAEDC) and Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce (ALACC). The BIAD luncheon will take place Monday\, October 26 at The Grand Hall at Carlos Creek. Doors open at 11:30 am and the program will run 12-1 pm. This event will be a celebration of the success and growth of Innovative Builders\, Inc and their continued commitment and impact on the community. \nThis event is put on by the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission. \nclick to Buy Tickets\nTicket sales open until Monday\, October 5. Pre-purchased tickets only- no tickets available at the door. No refunds after ticket sales close on Monday\, October 5\, 2026.
URL:https://livingalexarea.org/event/business-industrial-appreciation-day-biad/
LOCATION:Carlos Creek: Grand Hall\, 6693 County Road 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission":MAILTO:nfernholz@alexmn.org
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Navigators - Expo
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to the public. \nNeighborhood Navigators is a year-long program featuring quarterly\, in-person sessions to connect you to local resources\, introduce you to friendly faces\,\nand help you feel at home – faster. \nFor more details and to register for the Neighborhood Navigators program\, please click here. \nTo sign up for a booth\, please click here. \nNeighborhood Navigators Orientation – Tuesday\, Oct. 20th 3-4 PM\nFirst Session – Wednesday\, Oct. 28th 3-5PM
URL:https://livingalexarea.org/event/neighborhood-navigators-expo/
LOCATION:PrimeWest Health Runestone Community Center\, 802 3rd Ave W\, Alexandria\, 56308\, United States
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SUMMARY:LAEDA Meeting
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URL:https://livingalexarea.org/event/laeda-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission\, 324 Broadway St\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Navigators - Trivia & Traditions Night
DESCRIPTION:Neighborhood Navigators is a year-long program featuring quarterly\, in-person sessions to connect you to local resources\, introduce you to friendly faces\,\nand help you feel at home – faster. \nRegistration is required for this event. For more details and to register for the Neighborhood Navigators program\, please click here.
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Navigators - Coffee with Community Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Neighborhood Navigators is a year-long program featuring quarterly\, in-person sessions to connect you to local resources\, introduce you to friendly faces\,\nand help you feel at home – faster. \nRegistration is required for this event. For more details and to register for the Neighborhood Navigators program\, please click here.
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Navigators - Summer Community Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Neighborhood Navigators is a year-long program featuring quarterly\, in-person sessions to connect you to local resources\, introduce you to friendly faces\,\nand help you feel at home – faster. \nRegistration is required for this event. For more details and to register for the Neighborhood Navigators program\, please click here.
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