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Alexandria City Council joins new economic development effort
When it comes to economic development, cities in rural Minnesota are not getting their fair share compared to metro areas, according to a new partnership.
Tuesday, February, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Mayors push for reform on property taxes, economic development, LGA
Citing rising property taxes, urgent economic development needs and the continued erosion of Local Government Aid funding, city officials from across Greater Minnesota pledged that their communities concerns need to be at top of the legislature’s agenda in 2013.
Thursday, July, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

1661354 Public Notice - Lakes Area Economic Development Authority Meeting

Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

1691629 Public Notice - Economic Development Meeting May 21

Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

Senate emphasizes job creation
Minnesota senators opted to spend $383 million on economic development opportunities, with an emphasis on creating jobs.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Report examines tax increment financing in Minnesota
The total number of TIF districts certified in 2011 increased by 72 percent compared to 2010. The number of economic development districts certified increased from 12 to 33.
Monday, February, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State launches new blog aimed at helping entrepreneurs
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has launched a new blog aimed at providing practical guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners in Minnesota.
Thursday, May, 02, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Minnesota gains 5,900 jobs in September
Minnesota employers added 5,900 jobs in September, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Thursday, October, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State gains 10,800 jobs in November
Minnesota employers added 10,800 jobs in November, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Minnesota adds 9,100 jobs in December
The state added another 9,100 jobs in December, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Water is key part of outdoors measure
Water plays a critical role in economic development and environmental concerns, but Minnesota lawmakers do not agree on how potential water shortages should be addressed.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

AHRA request for county property approved
Douglas County commissioners approved the Alexandria Housing and Redevelopment Authority’s (AHRA) request to purchase a tax-forfeited property in Alexandria for economic development.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State gains 7,200 jobs in June; jobless rate unchanged
Minnesota employers added 7,200 jobs in June, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Thursday, July, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State gains 12,100 jobs in January
Minnesota employers added 12,100 jobs in January, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - November 12-18 is National Community Foundation Week
Have you ever worked on a project you can’t complete because you don’t have the right tool? In community and economic development, the same thing can happen.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Economic strategy update available for review - includes Douglas County
The 2012 update to the regional 2011-2016 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), which is compiled by West Central Initiative for nine counties in west central Minnesota, is available for public review and comment from Friday, May 25 to Monday, June 25, 2012.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Angel Tax program allocates all its credits
The Minnesota Angel Tax Credit Program has allocated all $12 million in tax credits that were available to angel fund investors in 2012, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment of Economic Development (DEED).
Sunday, July, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Senator Westrom appointed to energy board
State Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) was appointed to the NextGen Energy Board by the Minnesota State Environment, Economic Development and Agriculture Division of Finance Committee.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Alexandria students inspired to raise money
A December social studies lesson on non-governmental organizations’ (NGO) role in economic development, delivering medical aid and emergency food relief inspired students at the Runestone Regional Learning Center (RRLC) in Alexandria to get involved.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

State jobless rate falls to 5.3 percent
The Minnesota unemployment rate fell to a seasonally adjusted 5.3 percent in April, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Thursday, May, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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