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Outdoor Recreation Abounds in Carver County
Jul 23 2024While National Parks and Recreation Month has been celebrated every July for nearly 40 years, Carver County residents and visitors have known the area possesses outdoor treasures for even longer. With seemingly endless parks and countless hiking trails, streams, and natural wonders to explore, summer is a great time to...
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Community development and economic development are often used interchangeably. Separately, one generally refers to improving the quality of life in an area and the other speaks to creating wealth to make the places people live in more desirable. Together, they refer to the activities toward improving a region’s economic well-being,...
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Global Best To Invest 2024
May 13 2024Why should global rankings matter if the whole world is deglobalizing and reshoring?Because it’s possible they’re not doing that at all — at least, not yet.“The world is at a record high level of globalization despite geopolitical conflict and policy headwinds,” said Steven Altman at a March 2024 press conference...
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In the realm of economic development, the allure of megasite projects is undeniable. The promise of massive investment, job creation, and economic revitalization often captures the attention of policymakers, economic development professionals, and communities alike. However, amid the frenzy surrounding these colossal undertakings, there lies a segment of clients often...
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How to reimagine success at work
May 10 2024In one study, researchers set out to understand how people think about success. First, they asked participants to agree or disagree with a series of statements about how they believe other people define success. In response, 92% of people agreed that others view success as accumulating riches, fame, and power...
An 18-year-old Carver County student is set to graduate with a nursing degree after enrolling in the state's PSEO program.Watch the full news segment here.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced approximately $22.3 million available to community-based and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal entities that help underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms. Funding is made through USDA’s 2501 Program. This program is administered by USDA’s...
Job Quality: LMI Tools for Employers Part I
May 6 2024What starting wages compensate your employees fairly? Where are new sources for recruiting job seekers? Is your retention rate as high as you want it to be? What other questions have you asked yourself when developing a recruiting strategy? To encourage businesses to become more competitive while ensuring workers achieve...
Carver County remains on track to become the first Minnesota county of more than 10,000 residents and the first Twin Cities metro county to have 100 percent high-speed broadband service availability.When that occurs by the end of 2024, ironically some rural areas will have higher internet speed service than at...
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Branding is the most important part of your marketing strategy, without a recognizable brand, potential customers won’t know who you are. The Nike tick, and the McDonalds sign are two of the most popular logos in the world. But there’s much more to a brand than a logo, colors and...
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced 19 workforce development grants totaling over $2.9 million to eight Minnesota educational institutions that are partnering with Minnesota businesses to develop and deliver customized workforce training programs. Grantees expect to train more than 4,000 workers through these programs."Workforce training programs...
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Entering 2024, indications were that inflation might be easing, and borrowers became hopeful that interest rate cuts would be on the horizon. Now, four months into the year, inflation remains sticky, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has suppressed talk about rate cuts.“In recent months, inflation has shown a lack...
Workers' compensation is a crucial insurance program that provides benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. While the primary focus of workers' compensation is on the well-being of employees, this insurance also offers significant benefits to businesses. In this blog post, we will explore the various advantages that...
James enrolled in the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Highway Construction Cement Mason program in 2021. Getting his foot in the door for this high-demand career path changed James’ life. That 6-week MnDOT-DEED-sponsored training course back in 2021 prepared James to...
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Getting through the maze of federal funding and incentives in the world of manufacturing site selection and facility planning is akin to a high-stakes chess game. It's not just about the allure of the funds; it's the intricate dance of aligning these opportunities with your project's timelines and strategic goals...
Carver County is beginning to take its first steps toward the creation of a community resource center (CRC). At the April 2 County Board Meeting, money was set aside to fund a future CRC in Carver County. These funds, along with a needs assessment survey that is being finalized to...
Millions of Americans still don’t have access to high-speed internet. Christopher Ali, a professor of telecommunications at Penn State University, discusses who lacks access to broadband and how the federal government – with a US$65 billion commitment – is trying to bring more people online.The Conversation has collaborated with SciLine...
Traveling from states across the country, Prince fans gathered in Chanhassen on Sunday to mark eight years since the death of a world icon."It’s very healing as a human being to share these moments with people that understand what he meant," fan Luciana Pagnetty told FOX 9. "We love and...
While housing needs across the nation continue to rise, municipalities across Minnesota have expressed serious reservations about two bills being debated at the state Capitol, which could change housing across the metro and beyond.House File 4009 (HF 4009) and Senate File 1370 (SF 1370), together colloquially known as the “missing...
The Carver City Council at a recent meeting approved items related to a number of community projects, and mentioned dates for several other important events.The council, at its March 18 meeting, approved the final plat for Carver Place, a three-story, 60-unit multi-family housing complex with 1- 2- and 3-bedroom apartments...
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Marketing has always been central to successful real estate sales, but how buyers and properties connect has changed dramatically over the past decade. While real estate agents still place signs on front lawns, digital technology has become the tool of choice for leading realtors. Conducting virtual tours, using augmented reality...
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All businesses want to succeed, but there is something many of them may not realize can support their growth. They say diversity is our strength as a society and encourages new ideas and perspectives. Well, I am here to tell you that the same things — diversity, equity and inclusion...
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The manner in which young adults approach money management is one of the most debated topics in generational wars. However, it's also a conversation that lacks context. After all, you would need to consider the economic challenges that erupted since the start of the 21st century. There have been three...
St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced Minnesota's Digital Opportunity Plan has been accepted by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The acceptance means the state is now eligible for federal grants to implement the plan, which...