Category Archives: Economic Growth

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 →

Written by: Ron Kresha President and CEO on May 1, 2012.
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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 →

Written by: Ron Kresha President and CEO on March 7, 2012.
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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 →

Written by: Ron Kresha President and CEO on February 10, 2012.
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Has Social Media Impacted Economic Development for Communities?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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On December 22, 2011, Nigel Dunn published a very insightful piece on the impact of Twitter.  In his article, “If Twitter Shut Down Tomorrow, Would We Miss It?”  (found in its entirety at http://www.ecademy.com/node.php?id=172004), Mr. Dunn argues that Twitter or … Continue reading →

Written by: Ron Kresha President and CEO on January 9, 2012.
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Are You Ignoring the Largest, Fastest Growing Sector of Economic Base Activity?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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Once again, I am excited to announce another webinar partnership with Mark Lautman from the CE Lab. Mark is an articulate, insightful economic architect and his presentations have been well received. As we begin 2012, the economic indicators still seem … Continue reading →

Written by: Ron Kresha President and CEO on January 4, 2012.
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Community Development of Morrison County Offers Successful Engaged Community Workshop

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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LITTLE FALLS, MN – On November 30, 2011, Community Development offered a social media awareness workshop for small businesses in Morrison County.  The workshop titled, “Engaged Communities” was attended by nine area businesses or organizations. The session was facilitated by … Continue reading →

Written by: Ron Kresha President and CEO on December 7, 2011.
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Author, publisher in the Iowa Lakes Region

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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Local writer started publishing company in Everly EVERLY – Many have seen her name, read one of her books, commented on her blog or maybe even attended one of her seminars. Jean Tennant has been writing professionally for 30 years; … Continue reading →

Written by: Ron Kresha President and CEO on September 21, 2011.
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Mark Lautman: Economic Developer Perspective from New Mexico

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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Waiting for the Bottom New Mexico is losing the economic development game. If you need proof, here are some numbers: There were 4,623 economic development deals done in the U.S. last year. While down from 6,217 deals five years ago, … Continue reading →

Written by: Ron Kresha President and CEO on September 13, 2011.
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Vote in the Dream Big Grow Here Contest and Support Iowa Lakes Business Growth

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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Winner will receive $5,000, compete at State Competition SPENCER – Voting in the Iowa Lakes Corridor region’s Dream Big Grow Here contest has begun. Twenty-two entrepreneurs have submitted their business dreams to www.DreamBigGrowHere.com. Visit the website and cast a vote for … Continue reading →

Written by: Ron Kresha President and CEO on September 6, 2011.
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Golden Shovel Agency Congratulates Dave Simonsen as the new Grant Program Manager for the Business Council in Wyoming

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Ron Kresha President and CEO
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Dave Simonsen is the new Business Ready Community/Community Facilities Grant and Loan Programs Manger for the State of Wyoming and he is ready to help your business or community grow. Moving West from Norfolk, NE, with 12 years of experience … Continue reading →

Written by: Ron Kresha President and CEO on August 25, 2011.
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