Michelle Thomas was recently hired by the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC) as their Economic Resiliency Coordinator. She will be working with businesses in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties that have been impacted by the fight […]

Partners in East Central MN, We invite you to our monthly Inventors & Entrepreneur Club meeting coming up on Tuesday, November 27th at 6:00 PM in an online / telephone format only. The keynote speaker at this meeting will be […]

Ready to take a drive? Take the scenic route. Explore 68-miles of natural beauty on the Mille Lacs Scenic Byway. You’ll experience our rich Ojibwe history and Native American culture, endless recreational opportunities, family-friendly events, charming towns and cities, abundant wildlife, and plenty of […]

Virtual project open house through Aug. 7 MnDOT invites you to an online virtual open house for the future Hwy 23 improvement project from Foley to Milaca in 2022. The venue runs July 20 through Aug. 7, 2020. The open […]

The ECRDC would like to wish you a happy and safe 4th of July!  We will be closed Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day.

Loren Davis has recently been reelected as Vice Chair of the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC), a position he has held since 2017. Mr. Davis has owned and managed Diversified Bronze & Manufacturing, Inc., currently located in Braham, since […]

Genny Reynolds has recently been reelected as Secretary / Treasurer of the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC), a position she has held since 2019. Ms. Reynolds has served as a Mille Lacs County Commissioner for District #1 since 2013 […]

Bennett (Ben) Montzka has recently been reelected as Chair of the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC), a position he has held since 2009. Mr. Montzka has served as a Chisago County Commissioner for District #4 since 1998, and principal […]

    Inventors and Entrepreneur Flier 6-20 Partners in East Central MN, We invite you to our monthly Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club meeting coming up tomorrow night – Tuesday June 23rd at 6:00 PM in an online / telephone format […]