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RNDC Celebrates 3rd Annual Local Foods WeekJuly 23, 2024 - 11:09 am
RNDC Shares Strategic Economic Development Plan Results at Faribault County MeetingMay 12, 2024 - 11:34 am
Region Nine Issued the Nation’s First A Rating for Corn StoverApril 19, 2024 - 12:56 pm
The Changing Demographics of Region Nine – Part 1
in News/by Region NineSouth central Minnesota is in the early stages of a workforce shortage. The notion bounced around in workforce planning circles, economic development discussions and human resources departments is that the solution to this shortage is to lean on a growing minority population.
Region Nine Development Commission Named a Constant Contact Certified Solution Provider
in News/by Region NineJan. 23, 2017 – Ashley Aukes, Communications Specialist for Region Nine Development Commission, has been named a Certified Solution Provider by Constant Contact®, Inc., the trusted marketing advisor to more than 650,000 small organizations worldwide.
January E-Newsletter
in Newsletter/by Region NineNew Commissioner, Innovation Index, and more in the latest e-newsletter.
The Innovation Index
in News/by Region NineDecember 2016 E-Newsletter
in Newsletter/by Region NineClick to view the 2016 E-Newsletter.
Rural Economy: The Full Picture
in News/by Region NineThroughout my five years as the Executive Director of Region Nine Development Commission, a question has constantly been asked, “Who speaks for rural MN?”.
Population of retirement aged people grows in last decade
in News/by Region NineDecember 9, 2016 – The Greater Mankato area is home to a rising number of elderly people as the baby-boom generation reaches retirement age, which could cause rippling effects on the region.
November 2016 E-Newsletter
in Newsletter/by Region NineClick here to view the November 2016 E-Newsletter.
Region Nine Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Open for 30-Day Public Review
in News/by Region NineNovember 4, 2016 – The Region Nine Development Commission’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties has been developed and is in a 30-day review and comment period.
Rep. Tim Walz Receives NADO 2016 Congressional Partnership Award
in News/by Region NineWashington, DC – Congressman Tim Walz (D-MN) was honored with a 2016 Congressional Partnership Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for outstanding leadership in promoting federal community, economic, and infrastructure development programs.