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Carver County, MN, is a community built on relationships and that welcome is amplified during the holidays. The best part of the season may be those special moments, shopping at a local store where owners greet you by name, swap stories, and ask how your family is doing.Even with the...Continue Reading

Unseasonably warm September weather has set the stage for an extravagant fall experience in Carver County. Families and friends will find brilliant outings await at numerous apple orchards and in more than 4,000 acres of parks. Get outside today to enjoy the fall weather, sweet treats and the best Minnesota...Continue Reading

While summer may soon be a distant sight in our rearview mirror, there is still plenty of fun to be had in Carver County before the snowflakes fly. September and October are absolute perfection for local breweries and wineries, offering opportunities to sip on tasty drinks with friends and family...Continue Reading

Hiring by America’s employers picked up a bit in August from July’s sluggish pace, and the unemployment rate dipped for the first time since March in a sign that the job market may be cooling but remains sturdy.Employers added 142,000 jobs last month, up from just 89,000 in July, the...Continue Reading

During a visit to Wisconsin today, President Joe Biden and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack will announce more than $7.3 billion in financing for rural electric cooperatives to build clean energy for rural communities across the country through the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. Together, New...Continue Reading

Site readiness programs have significantly evolved over the decades, influenced by changing project demands and market trends.New York pioneered proactive site readiness with the Build Now New York program in the late 1990s. Initially, these programs centered on earning certifications, like a seal of approval — signaling credibility but varying...Continue Reading

The airport in your community provides valuable services that are often overlooked. In addition to providing a runway, fuel, and a building, airports can be a hub of economic activity. It is an economic asset with the potential to produce revenue and services for the community.General Aviation FactsGenerates over $150...Continue Reading

The implementation of the InvestPorto's Business Explorer platform represents a significant advance in Porto’s strategy of attracting investments and economic development. This tool offers valuable insights into Porto's economic landscape. From industry clusters to labour force statistics, FDI data, talent overview, and available properties for setting up your business in...Continue Reading

In the last five years, exciting technological breakthroughs have substantially accelerated growth and competition in a race to bring new products to market, demanding that design and construction teams deliver projects that are bigger, faster, and more expensive. The “new norm” demands that we start these projects with far less...Continue Reading

Downtown isn’t just for cities, urban areas or song lyrics anymore. In the realm of economic development, the concept of a "downtown" has become a focal point for communities of all sizes. Far from being limited to major urban centers, downtowns play a significant role in fostering economic growth, cultural...Continue Reading

Thanks to the collective efforts of many, Cologne's Communities of Belonging initiative unveiled a beautiful new mural - celebrating Cologne's rich history - during the community's Glad Days celebration last weekend. The mural is painted on the west side wall of the old fire barn near the splash pad in...Continue Reading