Pictured in Photos from Left to Right: Top Left | Outstanding Business Partner of the Year Central Todd County Care Center. R5DC Chair John Benson, Jason Polovick. Top Right | Outstanding Business Partner of the Year Upsala Senior Living. R5DC Chairperson John Benson, Amy Jo Matros, Tim Matros, Deanna Thompson, Tracy LeBlanc, and Rollie Johnson, R5DC Commissioner and Mayor of Upsala. Bottom Left | Exceptional Regional Partner of the Year Minnesota Farmers Union. Julie Anderholm, Small Business Development Center; Stu Lourey and Gary Wertish, Minnesota Farmers Union; Dave Endicott, Central Lakes College; Carol Anderson, Community Development of Morrison County; Mark Johnson, Central Lakes College; John Benson, Region Five Development Commission; Quinn Swanson, Happy Dancing Turtle. Bottom Right | Exceptional Service Provider of the Year Schlenner Wenner & Co. Ashley Meagher, R5DC Chair John Benson, Jon Archer, Riann Harpster, and Zach Scegura.

Our annual report is here and ready for your review! Catch the highlights in community development, economic development, and transportation initiatives in our region from both NCEDA and R5DC. We packed a lot in and are looking forward to continued, successful partnerships in 2023!

Jan 05 | How To Pay Small Business Taxes Strategically To Avoid One Big Tax Bill

Jan 10 | How To Start A Business Using A Free Score Mentor

Jan 12 | 2023 Hottest Business Ideas, Trends & Markets

Jan 19 | Should You Get Certified as a Woman-owned, Veteran-owned or Minority-owned Business?

Jan 12 | Is Your Business Ready for Success(ion)?

Offered by U of M Extension - Course includes Multiple Thursday Sessions

Recorded Webinar | How to Accept and Process E-commerce Payments

Did you miss our Business Bootcamp Lunch & Learn sessions? No worries! We have the workshops posted out on our website for you to view anytime that works best for you. Take a peek to check out sessions on business basics, marketing, financial success, and business resources!