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About Us
Itasca Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) was formed in 1981 as a non-profit corporation and is dedicated to the mission of helping create quality jobs. Primary financial support comes from the Blandin Foundation and Itasca County with additional investment from other public and private partners.
IEDC has a long legacy of success helping local businesses from start-up to major expansion. We are the Itasca area′s "go to" resource for business development, promoting the retention and growth of existing businesses, and attracting new businesses who can flourish in our supportive and competitive environment.
Our seasoned staff, Directors and Strategic Partners have the insights and knowledge to help businesses considering expanding or relocating to the Itasca area.
"During Magnetation′s formative stages and at other crucial junctures in our initial development, IEDC staff put in considerable time and commitment in helping us succeed. They not only helped us to secure governmental assistances like JOBZ, DEED financing and Iron Range Resource funding, but they also provided counsel and help with marketing and strategic issues. We very much appreciate the help we have received to date from IEDC."
Larry Lehtinen, CEO Magnetation, Inc.
Rick Lemonds – Chairman, Lake Country Power
Sue Estee – Vice Chairman, Second Harvest Food Bank
Ron Oleheiser – Secretary Treasurer, Herald Review
Mike Ives – Past Chairman, Mike Ives Realty
Rusty Eichorn – Itasca County Commissioner
Mark Glasnapp – Newmark Enterprises
Sandy Layman – Layman Consulting
Bud Stone – Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Rochelle Van Den Heuvel – School District 318
Joe Broking, President/CEO
Teri Heikkila, Administrative Assistant
Jeff Borling, APEX Director of Business Development
Donna Anthony, Northeast Entrepreneur Fund Business Developer
Mike Andrews
Kathleen Kolp
Diane Weber
American Bank, UPM Blandin, Cohasset Economic Development Authority, Grand Rapids State Bank, Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority, Grand Rapids Herald Review, Jerry Miner Realty, KOZY/KMFY, Lake Country Power, Minnesota Power.
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Bigfork Valley Hospital, Casper Construction, Deer River Health Care, First State Bank of Bigfork, Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Industrial Lubricant, Mike Ives Realty, Paul Bunyan Telephone, North Itasca Electric Co-op, Rennix Corporation, Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge, Woodland Bank, Wells Fargo Bank
