Regional Transit Coordination Council Public Meetings

Are you or someone you know, in need of transportation assistance? Are you interested in learning more about what transportation options are available? Do you have ideas or input that you feel would benefit our Transportation Advisory Board as we […]

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis/MADO Business Survey Results

Results of the business survey conducted the week of December 3-7 in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis have been tabulated. 206 businesses from across Minnesota completed the survey. While the survey isn’t scientifically valid, it gives good […]

Lake Mille Lacs Scenic Byways Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Members of the Lake Mille Lacs Scenic Byways committee were joined by state legislators, representatives from MnDOT, Explore Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources, East Central Regional Development Commission and Arrowhead Regional Development Commission at the ribbon cutting ceremony/dedication of the […]

ECE/ECRDC Economic Development Event

East Central Energy, in partnership with the East Central Regional Development Commission, hosted an economic development conference on Wednesday, October 31st at the East Central Energy offices in Braham. Speakers at the event discussed topics relating to business assistance programs, […]

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 […]