U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a reorganization of the USDA. The plan will relocate thousands of employees from Washington, D.C., restructure regional operations, and consolidate administrative services. econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/in-the-ne… - IEDC

The new Opportunity Zone program is set to reduce the number of eligible areas — a change expected to spark intense lobbying and competition. Some areas are more well-positioned than others. econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/p/item/64… Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

The Northland SBDC celebrated the organization’s performance over the past three years with key funders, community partners and elected officials along with the Northland Small Business Development Center team and Northland Foundation staff: econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/in-the-ne… #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

Pre-leasing slows, location criteria evolve, and real estate tax structures face pressure from leaner buildouts. econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/p/item/64… #AreaDevelopment #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

.Explore Minnesota said tourism increased during 2024. Visitor spending reached a record $14.7 billion, marking an increase of $600 million over 2023. Minnesota also welcomed 81.6 million visitors in 2024, a 4.6% increase from the prior year. econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/in-the-ne…

Construction firms are navigating supply shocks, labor shortages and policy pressures with smarter, early-stage coordination. Learn how to manage the rise in building costs: econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/in-the-ne… - #AreaDevelopment #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

The $80 million project, in a time of slumping sales and higher tariffs, will save #Cambria, the Le Sueur-based countertop company, millions of dollars annually. econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/in-the-ne… #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

Here are the potential eligible Opportunity Zones in the program's new iteration, mapped: econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/in-the-ne… Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

The MN DEED released the state's draft final proposal for using federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program funds to expand broadband availability. econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/in-the-ne… #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

Over the past five years, the number of manufacturing businesses in the United States has grown by 13 percent, with small businesses leading the charge, Two Harbors-based North Shore Steel serves as a case in point: businessnorth.com/businessnorth_… #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

When MN manufacturing grows, it spurs activity in construction, real estate, professional services, utilities & other industries that supply the needs of local manufacturers. econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/in-the-ne… - Minnesota Chamber of Commerce #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

Population growth tells a powerful story. Site Selection Group created an interactive dashboard that allows exploration by state, metro area, and growth rate for all cities with a population of more than 10,000. econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/in-the-ne… #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

Minnesota's economic landscape is as diverse as its workforce, which has created a foundation for companies to start, grow, expand, and prosper. Explore more about why business leaders are choosing Minnesota. econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/in-the-ne… Business Facilities #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

Explore the multifaceted contributions of tourism to economic development over the last two years, examine emerging trends, and find highlights of some of the top states leading the charge. econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/in-the-ne… Expansion Solutions #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

The Duluth office of Kraus-Anderson has completed construction on Papa Charlie’s Event Center and Lodging at 467 Ski Hill Road in Lutsen, MN! econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/in-the-ne… Kraus-Anderson #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC) has taken the initiative to enhance the energy efficiency of its buildings. With the support of MLEC’s Revolving Loan Fund, LLCC is retrofitting its campus with LED lighting. econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/great-riv… #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

Pulsar Helium Inc. is moving ahead with a major drilling campaign at its helium project site in northeastern Minnesota. econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/in-the-ne… Pulsar Helium (TSXV: PLSR) #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

A proposed data center in Faribault has cleared the environmental review process and is up for the next round of city approvals, a project that comes at a time when the Twin Cities market is poised for growth. econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/great-riv… #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

Site selection starts with infrastructure, not charm — here’s how EDOs can prepare. econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/in-the-ne… - #AreaDevelopment #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment

Minnesota employers added 5,900 jobs in August, strong growth that defied a nearly-flat employment picture on the national level, according to new data from MN DEED. econdev.greatriverenergy.com/news/great-riv… #GRENews #EconomicDevelopment