East Central MN is home to 9 Opportunity Zones! We have shovel-ready certified building sites, great transportation infrastructure and a first-rate workforce. Call us at (320) 679-4065 #29 to discuss your project and allow us to connect you to the […]

Are you or someone you know, in need of transportation assistance? Are you interested in learning more about what transportation options are available? Do you have ideas or input that you feel would benefit our Transportation Advisory Board as we […]

East Central Regional Transportation Coordinating Council Are you or someone you know, in need of transportation assistance? Are you interested in learning what is available? Do you have ideas or input that will be of benefit to the Regional Transportation […]

Results of the business survey conducted the week of December 3-7 in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis have been tabulated. 206 businesses from across Minnesota completed the survey. While the survey isn’t scientifically valid, it gives good […]

The ECRDC would like to wish you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday!

Members of the Lake Mille Lacs Scenic Byways committee were joined by state legislators, representatives from MnDOT, Explore Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources, East Central Regional Development Commission and Arrowhead Regional Development Commission at the ribbon cutting ceremony/dedication of the […]

East Central Energy, in partnership with the East Central Regional Development Commission, hosted an economic development conference on Wednesday, October 31st at the East Central Energy offices in Braham. Speakers at the event discussed topics relating to business assistance programs, […]

The ECRDC welcomes Ashley Carlson, a graduate student at St. Cloud University, who is conducting an internship with our organization starting October 15th.  Ashley is pursuing a Master’s degree in geography, travel, and tourism.  She will be assisting the planning […]

Region 7E Profile is now available. Luke Greiner, Regional Analyst with the MN Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED), has published a Regional Profile that encompasses all five counties our region (Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine), attached […]

Results of an electronic survey of the region’s businesses conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank in September, 2018. Click to download data.  HR Professionals Survey Results