ECRDC welcomes new intern!

The ECRDC welcomes Ashley Carlson, a graduate student at St. Cloud University, who is conducting an internship with our organization starting October 15th.  Ashley is pursuing a Master’s degree in geography, travel, and tourism.  She will be assisting the planning […]

NOW AVAILABLE! Regional Profile 2018

Region 7E Profile is now available. Luke Greiner, Regional Analyst with the MN Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED), has published a Regional Profile that encompasses all five counties our region (Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine), attached […]

Bucking the Trend: 3 Minn. Small Towns that Continue to Grow

By Nathan Johnson Many small towns have lost residents over the last decade. Three small cities in Minnesota have seen their populations grow, even during the Great Recession. What’s going on here? America’s metropolitan areas continue to grow while small towns […]

Hill Appointed to Regional Revolving Loan Fund Board

Bill Hill, Jr., has recently been appointed to the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC) Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Board of Directors representing Mille Lacs County. The ECRDC RLF provides gap financing to small businesses in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille […]

Nelson Reappointed to Regional Revolving Loan Fund Board

Rachelle Nelson has recently been reappointed to the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC) Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Board of Directors representing Mille Lacs County. The ECRDC RLF provides gap financing to small businesses in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs […]

Westling Reappointed to Regional Revolving Loan Fund Board

Frank Westling has recently been reappointed to the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC) Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Board of Directors representing Kanabec County. The ECRDC RLF provides gap financing to small businesses in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & […]

Williamson Reappointed to Regional Revolving Loan Fund Board

Glen Williamson has recently been reappointed to the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC) Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Board of Directors. The ECRDC RLF provides gap financing to small businesses in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties.   […]