April E-Newsletter

Stay up to date on what is happening at Region Nine in the latest edition of our e-newsletter.

Adult Basic Education: The Workforce Puzzle Part 2

There are many different pieces to solving a workforce shortage in a region. One piece, as identified in Region Nine’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (), is the support of educational attainment.

The Changing Demographics of Region Nine – Part 1

South central Minnesota is in the early stages of a workforce shortage. The notion bounced around in workforce planning circles, economic development discussions and human resources departments is that the solution to this shortage is to lean on a growing minority population.

Region Nine Development Commission Named a Constant Contact Certified Solution Provider

Jan. 23, 2017 – Ashley Aukes, Communications Specialist for Region Nine Development Commission, has been named a Certified Solution Provider by Constant Contact®, Inc., the trusted marketing advisor to more than 650,000 small organizations worldwide. 

January E-Newsletter

New Commissioner, Innovation Index, and more in the latest e-newsletter.

The Innovation Index

December 2016 E-Newsletter

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Rural Economy: The Full Picture

Throughout my five years as the Executive Director of Region Nine Development Commission, a question has constantly been asked, “Who speaks for rural MN?”.

Population of retirement aged people grows in last decade

December 9, 2016 – The Greater Mankato area is home to a rising number of elderly people as the baby-boom generation reaches retirement age, which could cause rippling effects on the region. 

November 2016 E-Newsletter

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