Author Archives: Ron Kresha President and CEO

About Ron Kresha President and CEO

Ron Kresha's career spans COO, CFO, Business/Financial Manager and Technology Coordinator for technology, small business and education markets. Kresha is an accomplished economic development adviser helping communities create successful brands to expand their economic gardening and outward facing economic development efforts. His financial executive experience includes the ability to oversee, develop, and organize complex financial controls policies and analytics for software-based companies. Kresha's extensive experience working with companies in the early phases of development ensures clear objective strategy and positive growth. http://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkresha

Smude Sunflower Oil Sponsors 2012 MN Governor’s Fishing Opener

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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PIERZ, MN — Smude Sunflower Oil from Pierz, MN is a proud sponsor of the 2012 MN Govenor’s Fishing Opener on Lake Waconia in Waconia, MN.  The annual fishing opener is being held this weekend (May 12th and 13th) and … Continue reading →

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Executive Director of Community Development for Morrison County Attends NADCO

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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LITTLE FALLS, MN – Carol Anderson, Executive Director of Community Development of Morrison County is attending the National Association of Development Companies (NADCO) May 3rd, 4th, and 5th. According to the NADCO website, “NADCO is the trade association for the … Continue reading →

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Marshall and Brossoit Will Discuss “Successful Economic Development Websites” at the 2012 SMART Conference

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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Des Moines, IA, (Golden Shovel Agency) –- Golden Shovel Agency Vice Presidents Aaron Brossoit and John Marshall will present two breakout sessions at the 2012 SMART Conference in downtown Des Moines starting May 3rd.  The conference will be held at … Continue reading →

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Boomers, Jobs, Stocks, and the Economic Implications

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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Mark Lautman, in his book When the Boomers Bail, outlined for me one of the true problems of the boomer generation retiring: not enough replacements.  It seems as the boomer generation retires and leaves the workforce, they will leave behind … Continue reading →

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Interacting with People on the Internet

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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Seth Godin, in his recent book Linchpin writes the following: Every interaction you have with a coworker or customer is an opportunity to practice the art of interaction. Every product you make represents an opportunity to design something that has … Continue reading →

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Redwood Industries, Inc. Continues to Provide Employment and Manufacturing in Rural Morrison County, MN

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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LITTLE FALLS, MN, — Dick Bujalski of Redwood Industries appreciates the value Community Development of Morrison County (CDMC). As the owner of a millwork manufacturing plant in Pierz, MN, he has experienced firsthand the need for capital to expand during … Continue reading →

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Is Your Community Easy to Find on the Internet?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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If your community is serious about letting people know you exist, then the people behind the community message should not be afraid to get the word out.  Many community members wrestle with how much information should be available.  Go to … Continue reading →

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Will Facebook Timeline Improve Economic Development Pages?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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Inevitable?  Yes, Facebook timeline is coming and will be the default Facebook presentation on March 30th.  What does this mean? This means that the new interface will change the way people interact and view your Facebook page.  You may still … Continue reading →

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Smude Enterprises Receives Value Added Grant Award from USDA

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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PIERZ, MN – Drought,hard work, and economic development financing from Community Development of Morrison County, are all factors in the recent success of Smude Enterprises in Pierz, MN. With the recent award of $298,000 from the USDA, Smude Enterprises is … Continue reading →

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Notes from IEDC Leadership Summit: Part II

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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A couple more notes from San Antonio. I wanted to give a shout out to the newest group of men and women who received their CEcD license. After spending some time with Gabe Schlickau from Black Hills Energy, I got … Continue reading →

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