Region Five Development Commission

🚨 Federal Funding Freeze Hits Local Food Systems This sudden halt jeopardizes local food economies and the communities they nourish.​ 🔗 Read more: civileats.com/2025/04/16/usd…

Your voice matters! MnDOT is working on a transit plan for Greater Minnesota and wants to hear your ideas for improving transit in your community. Visit the website to fill out a survey, share your ideas, or join an Advisory Task Force. talk.dot.state.mn.us/greater-minnes…

Department of Public Transformation is hosting a virtual info session to learn about upcoming Activate Rural opportunities! Expand your community engagement activities, build out physical spaces that inspire, motivate in your community: publictransformation.org/arpws

@MnPCA has Waste Reduction and Reuse grants available now! Learn more and apply for funding now through December 14: pca.state.mn.us/grants-and-loa…

Honored to have @amyklobuchar visit with us as we shared info about North Central USDA Regional Food Business Center. Thanks to guests Arlene Jones, (Sprout MN) Dave Endicott, (Minnesota Farmers Union) and Karl Ludeman (AgVet Apprentice), his wife Jolene. northcentralrfbc.org

Are you curious to know what the latest transportation news is in our region? 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♂️👩‍🦼🚗🚍 Check out our fall newsletter here: conta.cc/3FG8XbU

Heavy-duty equipment grants are available from @MnPCA

Our very own BJ Allen is presenting at an upcoming webinar: The Power of Partnerships | DOE's Schools Programs hosted by @realUSDOE on Thursday, November 16th. Learn more and sign up here: tinyurl.com/2p3mybp9

JOIN OUR TEAM! We are hiring a transportation-focused regional development planner! We are looking for someone with the following qualities: a good communicator, loves working with the public with interest/experience in the transportation field. Visit regionfive.org/careers

City, county, and other ED agency officials are invited to explore the economic development opportunities in using wind and other renewable energy resources to create green hydrogen and ammonia in MN. Online September 25, 2023 | 1-2 p.m. Learn more at: cleanenergyresourceteams.org/green-hydrogen…

What could $5,000-$10,000 do for a #CleanEnergy project in your community? #CERTsSeedGrants are here! We award seed grants to communities for energy efficiency & renewable energy projects within MN. Get inspired by projects & apply by 10/10: mailchi.mp/cleanenergyres…

We just won an #EnergizingRuralCommunities Prize to overcome existing regional financial barriers to deploying clean energy in Motley and other communities in Region 5. Learn more at herox.com/rural-energy/t… #AmericanMade @AMCprizes @ENERGY

USDA Partners with Region Five Development Commission in Little Falls to Start New Food Business Center lptv.org/usda-partners-…

One of the most exciting aspects of machine trade careers is that individuals can begin learning at any skill level. Read all about it here. bit.ly/3zihheW For more #ToddCountyNews, click here: bit.ly/2XB0J1e #EconomicDevelopment

JOIN US! As we continue to build connections and relationships within our Region 5 communities, we invite you to participate in an upcoming Story Circle as part of the Rural MN Community Safety Project. Register here surveymonkey.com/r/XG9V7P7

You're not too late! There's still the weekend to apply for the 2023/2024 cohort of the Minnesota Rural-Urban Exchange! **Deadline extended until Monday March 13th.** Learn more and apply at mnrux.org/Apply #MNRUX

We encourage you to register for this FREE upcoming safeTALK training taking place on May 17th at @sourcewell_gov in Staples. Register here: safeTALK5-17.eventbrite.com

Currently seeking candidates for an open position at R5DC! We are looking for someone with good communication skills, who enjoys working with people, and who is passionate about making their community a better place to live, work and play. Learn more at regionfive.org/careers

We are excited to partner with @BuckanagaSC for this event at the 502 Event Space & Market in Brainerd! This event is free to attend. Space is limited - Reserve your spot today! regionfive.org/events

Are you interested in #agriculture and agriculturally related careers? Check out the next AgVet Workshop | tax and financial information, carbon sequestration. This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and light refreshments will be served. Register: eventbrite.com/e/agvet-worksh…