By WDIO
Updated: February 6, 2023 - 5:41 PM
Published: February 6, 2023 - 10:43 AM
"A solution to the workforce shortage is already proving successful in Itasca County.
It’s a marketing a campaign called Thrive Up North. “It really came out of what everyone has been talking about nationwide. How do we recruit people to come and work in our area. What is it about our area that attract people to it,” shared Tamara Lowney, the president of the Itasca Economic Development Corporation.
Videos showcasing families and why they love it here are now on the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: August 14, 2023
Contact: Tamara Lowney, President
Email: tlowney@itascadv.org
Phone: (218) 328-2186
Grand Opening of The Forge, A Place Where Ideas Take Shape
Grand Rapids, MN: Itasca Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is excited to announce the grand opening of The Forge, a collaborative space where elbow grease and innovation can transform ideas into valuable opportunities, right in the heart of Itasca County. Join IEDC and partners on Tuesday, August 15, at 10:00 a.m. for The Forge Grand Opening Ceremony.
“Entrepreneurship...
Released by The Herald Review on September 26th, 2022
"Future Forest Stewards (FFS) invited high school juniors and seniors to learn about careers in Minnesota’s forestry industry at the Minnesota Timber Producers Association’s 68th Annual North Star Expo. The expo was held Sept. 16 - 17, 2022 at the Itasca County Fairgrounds in Grand Rapids.
This year’s FFS event was held on Friday, Sept. 16. More than 185 area students and teachers joined us from Bigfork, Chisholm, Coleraine, Deer River, Hill City, Grand Rapids, Nashwauk, and Mesabi East. It was a tremendous effort that will have lasting impressions...
KAXE | By Heidi Holtan
Published September 23, 2022 at 8:47 PM CDT
The Itasca Economic Development Corporation seeks to grow the Itasca County economy through education, research, and outreach that creates business opportunities. To do so, the IEDC organizes events and initiatives around northern Minnesota. Joining Heidi Holtan on the KAXE Morning Show is the President and CEO of the IEDC, Tamara Lowney. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation.
The next event that IEDC is presenting to the community is their latest Lyceum, taking place on Monday, September, 26th from 6:00 to 7:30pm in the Rapids...
Welcoming Communities of Itasca County Forums - Led by The Promise is You
Forums designed for Itasca County area residents to share their voice about what does or does not make our communities welcoming. Light Refreshments will be provided. There will also be drawings for giftcards for attendees. Come and join us for the forum closest to you and your community!
Grand Rapids 1
Date: 12/8/2022
Location: Itasca County Family YMCA
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Grand Rapids 2
Date: 12/28/2022
Location: Itasca County Family YMCA
Time:...
Itasca Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is excited to unveil plans to create a space for entrepreneurial innovation. With over $1 million secured in grant funding, IEDC is renovating a 16,500 square foot facility at 1201 SE 7th Avenue in Grand Rapids. When complete, the space will be a place for aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs, students, educators, and anyone looking to learn new skills to advance a career in the industrial sector. “This project has been so long in the making, and we are absolutely thrilled to be moving forward so powerfully,” explained Tamara Lowney, IEDC President. “We were recently awarded...
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