Annual Reports
« Back to Search Results
![]() |
2019 Annual Report
2019 Annual Report Overview:
SBDC Impact
- 7 new businesses created
- $4,935,583 in capital raised
- 147 clients were assisted
- 107 jobs created
IEDC Team in 2019
- IEDC hired a new Small Business Consultant, Rob Sjostrand. They also hired a new Marketing Specialist, Kayla Swanson. To top off the team in 2019, they hired a new Economic Development Project Coordinator, Kirstie McPherson.
- IEDC worked with Praxis Strategy Group to outline a strategic plan that garnered input from more than 50 stakeholders and partners through itasca County.
2019 Funding Sources
- 53% of overall funding came from the Blandin Foundation
- 32 funding partners in 2019