Our Purpose In 1973 the Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission was organized by local elected officials as authorized by the Regional Development Act of 1969. Its purpose according to the legislation is: "facilitate inter-governmental cooperation and to ensure the harmonious coordination of state, federal, and local comprehensive planning and development programs for the solution of economic, social, physical, and governmental problems of the state and its citizens." The UMVRDC is governed by a board of representatives from counties, townships, cities, school districts, tribal council and special interest groups. This group is referred to as the "Commission".
Meetings Monday, September 15: The next monthly meeting of the UMVRDC will be held at the Appleton Civic Center. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
August 17-19: National Rural Transportation Conference. In Duluth at the Holiday Inn & Suites for learning of new & noteworthy practices, networking & hearing about emerging issues in transportation planning.
Southwest Initiative Foundation Loan Road Show. SWIF's loan programs can be an integral partner in helping financing deals. RSVP 5 days prior to the event 1-800-594-9480. August 12, Hutchinson 11:30am-1pm at Ridgewater College. August 20, Willmar 11:30am-1pm at Minnwest Technology Campus. August 21, Worthington 11:30am-1pm at Prairie Holdings Center. August 26, Montevideo 11:30-1pm at Chippewa County Courthouse. August 28, Marshall 11:30am-1pm at AmericInn Hotel.
August 20-23: Bicycling Across Minnesota (BAM). A four-day bike tour throughout the region. Begins and ends at Prairie's Edge Casino.<br><br>
August 21: Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway Alliance Meeting. Pizza Ranch in Redwood Falls from 9:30am-1pm..
August 27: Western MN Prairie Waters Board Meeting. Appleton Civic Center from
2-4pm. Senator Kubly will be presenting the Sesquicentennial Flag.
August 29: Region 6W Economic Development Professionals Quarterly Meeting. From 9am-1pm. City and location to be determined Service Area The UMVRDC Serves the Communities of:
Big Stone County
Chippewa County
Lac qui Parle County
Swift County
Yellow Medicine County
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