The Initiative Foundation is seeking requests for proposals for a child care capacity building consultant to assist with serving counties in our eastern service region (Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs).  RFPs accepted until January 12, 2024.  Click here […]

It’s the Mille Lacs Area’s 5th Annual Christmas Bird Count. Each winter, tens of thousands of volunteers from across North America head outside with binoculars to count and identify birds in their communities. They’re taking part in the Christmas Bird […]

We want to hear from you! In October the ECRDC started to gather groups of individuals involved in local food systems, from producers to distributors, to create an action plan of the best way to move forward so we are […]

The ECRDC is excited to let you know we have received funding through USDA to establish a Regional Food Business Center (RFBC).  There are 12 throughout the country.  The ECRDC is part of the North Central RFBC, along with other […]

Livable communities provide safety for their residents and visitors, and they provide options for people to get around in a variety of ways. MnDOT has up to $800K for selected communities to create active transportation plans in 2024 with the […]

East Central MN Property of the Week: The Brass Rail – WCCO Viewers’ Choice For Best Broasted Chicken In Minnesota. https://www.remaxcommercial.com/ListingDetails/36868-Highway-65-NE-Grandy-MN-55029/6252915

3 common myths about work culture. https://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/3-common-myths-about-work-culture

Is your business looking to hire quality employees? Central MN Jobs & Training Services can help. Contact Rebecca at (612) 247-9319. www.cmjts.org

4 leadership lessons from a Marine Corps General. https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/4-leadership-lessons-i-learned-from-a-marine-corps-general/437250