developed by Minnesota Rural Partnersen-ushttp://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033180MapBuilder.Net255881Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:29:13 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033+MAgNet-™ is a radically different nonprofit agri-food Online ‘Think & Link Tank’ that offers a holistic and principled approach to problem solving, innovative models, and entrepreneurial support.   The Mission of +MAgNet-™ is to: A) identify (research)  www.mnagnet.com45.050937 -92.94666745.050937-92.946667255882Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:33:44 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033AgriBank and the 17 associations within the AgriBank Farm Credit District provide credit and other services to approximately 225,000 agricultural producers and rural homeowners.  The District has 4,315 association employees and total assets in excess of $40 billion.  Credit is available to help farmers and ranchers finance land, machinery, housing, seed, feed, chemicals and other needs. Multi-peril, crop-hail and life-disability insurance are also available, as well as record-keeping services, tax preparation and estate planning.  www.agribank.com44.948337 -93.08997244.948337-93.089972255883Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:35:07 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Provides muncipal equipment leasing services, and private water & waste water bond or loan funding for communities with fewer than 20,000 in population or private developments in rural areas.  www.agstar.com44.178528 -93.946344.178528-93.9463255884Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:36:03 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033A premier Technical College serving approximately 3,200 students annually with more than 45 major programs of study and internationally recognized learning partnerships. www.alextech.edu45.874845 -95.37290245.874845-95.372902255886Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:40:53 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Economic Development of the Region www.ardc.org48.598191 -93.42594548.598191-93.425945255887Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:41:51 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Provide assistance to businesses located or locating in Benton County including loan funds, site selection, and a resource to other resources. www.co.benton.mn.us45.6837 -93.911645.6837-93.9116255890Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:46:09 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Public made public art promoting community health and ethics.45.567017 -94.15885345.567017-94.158853255892Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:52:26 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Chamber of Commerce - Your Business Advocate ... Informing, Educating, Promoting. Serving business throughout Isanti County since 1940. www.cambridge-chamber.com45.573058 -93.22130345.573058-93.221303255893Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:53:10 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Cellular phones, accessories, data products such as BlackBerry, TREO, data cards for laptops. www.celloneusa.com 46.800263 -92.12814346.800263-92.128143255895Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:01:01 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033National Community Organizing Intermediary www.centerforcommunitychange.org44.984907 -93.44834144.984907-93.448341255901Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:07:36 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Conducts research and makes rural information available to Minnesota policymakers at state and local level. RMJ: Rural Minnesota Journal Atlas of Minnesota On-line www.ruralmn.org44.323347 -93.96376244.323347-93.963762255902Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:14:39 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The Center for Small Towns is a community outreach program housed at the University of Minnesota, Morris and serves as a point-of-entry to the resources of the University of Minnesota. Small towns, local units of government, K-12 schools, non-profit organizations, and other University units are able to utilize the Center's resources as they work on rural issues or make contributions to rural society. The following are services offered by the Center *primarily (not exclusively) west central Minnesota *mix of free and fee-based services Data and Research (no geographic limit, fee-based) Planning and Evaluation (fee-based) Student Involvement Information Technology (fee-based) Brokering Resources Conversation Series Symposium on Small Towns www.centerforsmalltowns.org45.6024 -95.94145.6024-95.941255904Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:16:20 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services is a non-profit employment and training agency. For over 20 years, we have helped make connections between business and skilled job seekers in Central Minnesota. We are proud to be a partner in the Minnesota WorkForce Center System. www.cmjts.org45.306378 -93.79353145.306378-93.793531255905Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:16:51 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033A non-profit organization providing employment and training Services to eligible job seekers and business services www.cmjts.org 45.5727 -93.246845.5727-93.2468255906Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:17:36 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033CMLE provides advocacy and library support services in twelve counties to 282 of the following types of libraries:  public, academic, K-12, hospitals, prisons, and historical societies. Our organization arranges loans of books and materials between our 282 member libraries to best serve the end user at a time when book budgets are tight and increased collaboration is needed. http://www.cmle.org45.5524 -94.152745.5524-94.1527255907Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:18:12 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The Primary mission of the CLAC is to advise the governor and state legislature on issues of importance to Minnesota's Chicano/Latino communities.  In addition, CLAC serves as the liaison between state government and Minnesota's Chicano/Latino community. CLAC educates state legislators and agency heads, the media and the general public about the accomplishments of Chicano/Latino, and raises general awareness about the problems facing Chicano/Latinos. CLAC also serves as a referral agency, ensuring that Chicanos/Latinos are connected to the appropriate state and community organizations to address concerns ranging from emigration and public assistance to discrimination and education. Bilingual Directory of agencies serving the community www.clac.state.mn.us44.961863 -93.0997444.961863-93.09974255908Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:18:47 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Child Care Choices provides training, advocacy and support services, including the food and nutrition financial assistance program for family based child care providers, support services for grandparents and other relatives providing care for children when parents are not able or available, and information and referral for parents on a variety of issues concerning their children, including how to choose a good child care provider.  www.childcarechoices.net45.52204 -94.15915545.52204-94.159155255909Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:19:33 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033To provide a Senior Center that is a focus point on aging, where older adults join together for services, activities and special events. To be a resource, informational, charitable organizations that can help pursue: Social, Educational, Spiritual, Charitable and Recreational services and activities. Respond to their needs, interests, and dignity, support their independence and encourage the involvement with their skills and experiences they have to offer to our Center and the community. We offer a variety of different classes within these catagories: Health, Education, Recreational, Information resources and referrals, Mentoring, Crafts, and Volunteers. We serve Meals Monday - Friday at 12:00.45.511624 -92.97710345.511624-92.977103255910Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:23:31 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The CA International Exchange Program is a 20 year old international exchange program offering practical training for young people in several fields of agriculture.  CAEP offers outbound opportunities for young Americans training overseas in 13 countries.  CAEP's inbound program places trainees from more than 45 foreign countries on host farms, ranches, wineries, equine operations, agribusinesses, horticulture businesses, and other agricultural host operations throughout the country.  CAEP is the largest agricultural exchange program of its type in the U.S.  Communicating for Agriculture has also launched a new domestic formal Apprenticeship Program for U.S. workers which combines practical training, with on-line applied education, to earn a formal apprenticeship certificate and a start of a new career.  The first apprenticeship program is in horticulture, and combines CA host training with educational courses through the University of Minnesota-Crookston.  The second CA Apprenticeship Program will be in enology, an will initially be started in California.  Additional ag-related apprenticeship programs are to be developed, involving CA's extensive member host operations and other educational institutions.  CAEP and CAAP are divisions of the national non-profit organization Communicating for Agriculture and the Self-Employed http://www.caepinc.org46.283363 -96.07374346.283363-96.073743255911Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:24:20 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033CAP provides applied research assistance to community-based groups outside the Twin Cities metropolitan area.  CAP matches the research and technical needs of community organizations with talented graduate and undergraduate students who can meet those needs. http://www.cura.umn.edu/44.971258 -93.24544144.971258-93.245441255912Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:24:57 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033A not for profit economic development corporation that provides business assistance for businesses located or interested in locating in Morrison County.  We also have a low interest loan program to assist business.45.975816 -94.35906245.975816-94.359062255913Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:25:45 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033CTAC assists communities with technology-based economic development strategies, ranging from assessing and improving telecommunications infrastructure to maximizing the "e" capabilities of the community: e-commerce, distance education, and online learning, e-government and telehealth. www.communitytechnologyadvisors.com 45.078724 -92.96034745.078724-92.960347255914Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:26:20 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033CSCM is a mutual assistance organization that enhances the lives of Somalis www.cscmn.org44.970813 -93.24986744.970813-93.249867255915Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:27:13 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033We are a federal agency administering the federal volunteer programs, AmeriCorps*VISTA, Foster Grandparent program and Retired Senior Volunteer program. www.cns.gov44.974269 -93.26639944.974269-93.266399255916Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:27:48 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Nonprofit research and development firm working in partnership with rural groups to measure local economic capacities, assess farm and food economies, and to evaluate community initiatives. www.crcworks.org44.868745 -93.29830544.868745-93.298305255917Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:28:27 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Datanet includes demographic statistics and online mapping for Minnesota. Menu driven system allows user to access marketing and planning data down to block group level. http://www.lmic.state.mn.us/datanetweb/44.953382 -93.10004144.953382-93.100041255918Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:29:23 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033www.csbsju.edu/cfe45.5944 -94.362745.5944-94.3627255919Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:30:00 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Dovetail Partners is a nonprofit organization that collaborates to develop unique concepts, systems, programs, and models to foster sustainable forestry and catalyze responsible trade and consumption. Dovetail has an Eco-Affordable Housing Program. Through this program, Dovetail is pursuing a unique approach to rural economic development, by partnering with local communities to identify existing unmet demand for competitively priced housing, and to provide the training and development programs that enable local businesses to utilize local resources to meet that need profitably.  The goal is to use this process to develop the skill sets of participating businesses to the point where they ultimately are able to serve larger markets outside their region, while minimizing the economic risks and failures often associated with that growth.  The outcomes are thriving communities, profitable businesses, and sustainable forests. http://www.dovetailinc.org45.08608 -93.00959345.08608-93.009593255920Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:30:41 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Public library. Free internet access for everyone.44.297163 -94.72644444.297163-94.726444255921Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:31:17 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033EdVisions Cooperative is a teacher professional practice providing professional development, payroll and benefit services and innovative school technical assistance to small and rural schools and districts. www.edvisions.coop 44.528137 -93.90715844.528137-93.907158255922Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:32:06 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Elderberry Institute is a non-profit Resource Center, helping communities start and maintain Living at Home/Block Nurse Programs and providing help to other community based non-profits who help support elders at home. www.elderberry.org44.955072 -93.18759344.955072-93.187593255923Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:32:40 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The Eveleth EDA has an effective Community Development Revolving Loan Fund to do Gap financing, additionally a Storefront Renovation Loan Program for Eveleth Businesses and Historic Preservation Loan Program for Businesses. The EDA will assist in senior housing, residential land development, commercial, industrial and manufacturing development. Eveleth EDA uses the City of Eveleth Comprehensive Plan as a guideline for economic development. Eveleth EDA is also a partner with the Mesabi Range Community & Technical College which offers specialized training for companies locating in Northern Minnesota.   www.evelethmn.com47.424 -92.515947.424-92.5159255924Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:33:29 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The Minnesota Legislature has provided funds to the University of Minnesota to promote sustainable development in agriculture, natural resources and tourism by establishing Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships throughout Minnesota. The Regional Partnerships link rural community priorities and University of Minnesota resources.  The Experiment in Rural Cooperation is the Southeast Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnership. It encompasses the Mississippi River Blufflands and the Rochester Plateau, an area that includes Goodhue, Wabasha, Olmsted, Winona, Fillmore and Houston counties and parts of Dodge and Mower counties.   The aim of the Partnerships is to encourage relations between communities and the University of Minnesota as a land grant institution. Citizens working in concert with University representatives can utilize their University to address community, economic and environmental opportunities in their communities. The development of community-based projects supported through the Experiment in Rural Cooperation is the responsibility of both community and University interests. A partnership that creates a learning experience for the University while providing practical resources for community-based initiatives is the ideal outcome.  Rural areas in southeast Minnesota are experiencing changes resulting from large-scale shifts in America's economy and social character. New technologies, global trade, changing demographics and land use pressures present difficult challenges to sustaining rural life and enhancing rural vitality. Addressing these challenges necessitates that the region's citizens work together in focused ways on new solutions.   The Experiment in Rural Cooperation is designed to facilitate this process by making available University resources and financial assistance to support community-based initiatives in agriculture, natural resources, and tourism. Specifically, the Experiment:   *encourages the community and University to jointly define opportunities, problems and solutions;  *provides opportunities for learning, research, and outreach to rural communities and citizens as well as University of Minnesota faculty and students; and  *funds projects that foster sustainable development and a homegrown economy that supports self-reliant communities and a healthy natural environment. http://www.regionalpartnerships.umn.edu/43.963554 -92.71810843.963554-92.718108255925Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:35:49 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Regional office of Explore Minnesota Tourism serving 29 counties in Northwest and Central Minnesota www.industry.exploreminnesota.com46.358232 -94.21708746.358232-94.217087255926Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:36:44 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033 The Community Affairs Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis promotes positive community development in the ninth federal reserve district, which includes all of Minnesota.  We particularly emphasize access to capital and credit for low- and moderate-income populations and communities. www.minneapolisfed.org 41.585171 -93.62859141.585171-93.628591255889Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:43:09 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Get Broadband is a community-based program dedicated to increasing the use of broadband-based technologies to make your community, its residents and its institutions more productive, efficient and competitive. http://www.blandinfoundation.com/bsite/index.htm47.233037 -93.52809747.233037-93.528097255927Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:40:11 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Global Citizens Network (GCN) sends small teams of participants to rural communities around the world where they are immersed in the daily life of the community. Trips last one to three weeks, depending on the site, and each team is led by a trained GCN team leader. The team works on projects initiated by people in the local community, for the benefit of the community. Projects have included building a health clinic, renovating a youth center, planting trees, teaching in a primary school, and installing playground equipment.  Projects may not be decided upon until shortly before the arrival of a GCN team. Participants should be aware that everything is subject to change.   As worthwhile and fulfilling as the work you do will be, the true rewards come from the cross-cultural learning which takes place on these trips.  A unique and integral component of your experience includes daily activities of cross-cultural learning. You may test your skills making local food, learning a local dance, and discovering the history and rich traditions of the area. When you have the chance to learn first-hand about people from other cultures, you will feel connected to others in ways you may have never experienced before. www.globalcitizens.org 44.945434 -93.18060544.945434-93.180605255928Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:40:52 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Great River Regional Library is a family of 32 libraries in six counties of Central Minnesota. All 32 libraries share the same large collection of books, video tapes, DVD's, music CD's, audiobooks and other items. They are all on the catalog available online at www.griver.org. You can search our online catalog from home or at the library. All residents or property owners in Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright Counties are eligible for a free library card. www.griver.org 45.561651 -94.15720345.561651-94.157203255930Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:44:48 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Vision: To improve the health of   Minnesotans through a well-educated and appropriately trained workforce, sufficient to meet the demand of citizens of Minnesota.   Mission: Working in partnership to    provide innovative leadership to guide the education and training of a high quality healthcare workforce in a rapidly changing industry.   Partnership Development– Convener of partnerships to meet industry and educational demands  Workforce Data– Coordinate and develop workforce data sources  Curriculum Development– Expand healthcare training to link supply and demand  Diversity/Community Health Worker Project–  Diversify the healthcare workforce  Workforce Policy– Educate policy makers on healthcare issues  Nursing– Lead a variety of initiatives such as simulation and clinical coordination to meet demand for qualified nurses  Allied Health– Identify education/industry needs and develop   strategies to meet those needs   K-12 Partnership– Expand health careers education, enhance math/science preparedness   Clinical Laboratory– Increase visibility of clinical laboratory workforce issues www.heip.org44.1549 -93.996144.1549-93.9961255931Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:45:51 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Triple play telecommunication provider that works with rural communities to help them realize their telecommunication vision. www.hbci.com 44.054493 -91.63829944.054493-91.638299255932Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:48:26 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The Hibbing Economic Development Authority (HEDA) is the City of Hibbing's primary economic development resource creating a positive impact on the community through networking, leverage, funding, planning and public and private partnerships.  Our primary vision is the expansion of the Hibbing area economic base while maintaining a high quality of life. www.hibbing.mn.us47.426337 -92.93768647.426337-92.937686255933Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:49:02 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033HousingLink is a nonprofit, online affordable housing information resource. We provide comprehensive rental housing and vacancy information, tools to help low-income housing seekers and social service agencies navigate complex housing systems and access current and accurate housing information. HousingLink also provides contracted services to local housing authorities, government and housing organizations in area of research, program evaluation and data management.   www.housinglink.org44.997537 -93.28710244.997537-93.287102255934Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:49:44 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033To provide a community that is safe and secure for immigrants, by working together to build community power that is safe and secure by brining people together, helping them to understand and build their economy.46.825997 -96.83646546.825997-96.836465255935Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:51:01 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Regional Foundation www.ifound.org45.973098 -94.36325345.973098-94.363253255936Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:54:19 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Non-profit organization whose mission is to help create quality jobs. IDC/Jobs 2020 provides business advisory service at no charge, recruits business to the Itasca County area and focuses community development efforts. www.itascadv.org 47.234763 -93.52862447.234763-93.528624255937Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:54:54 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The Hill Library helps people to build business plans and to learn more about their markets, prospects, and competitors. Our Library includes over 200,000 business volumes, 750 trade publications, 25 premium databases and the help of Librarians to help you in person, on line or over the phone. Access to the Library's business collection and business knowledge experts is available free of charge at the Library. If you can't come to the Library, we have an online membership that provides access to our most popular databases remotely. The Library also performs outsourced research for businesses that prefer not to do it themselves. www.jjhill.org 44.943963 -93.09659344.943963-93.096593255938Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:55:32 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Provide services to keep seniors independent longer in their own homes and communities. An office is also located at 313 South Mill Street, Fergus Falls, MN to serve the southern part of the region.48.194762 -96.77209148.194762-96.772091255939Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:56:14 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033A non-profit, membership based economic development organization, which provides micro-entrepreneur training to individuals interested on starting or expanding their business in MN. Although LEDC is a state wide organization, and because of limited human resources capacity, LEDC is currently offering services in selected areas or MN where there is a community project (as of April 2006, Willmar, Worthington, and Austin MN). www.ledc-mn.org 44.948537 -93.25302244.948537-93.253022255940Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:56:57 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033LegalCORPS provides pro bono legal assistance to income eligible nonprofits and small businesses throughout Minnesota. A small administrative fee ($50) is required to open a case but all legal services are free. www.legalcorps.org44.977747 -93.27166344.977747-93.271663255941Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:57:41 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The goals of the Mid-MN Mississippi River Resource Conservation and Development are as follows:  • Improved land utilization • Improved water quality and water quantity management • Increased economic, educational, environmental, and social opportunities and accelerated community development • Increased recreational opportunities • Improved agricultural industry opportunities.45.659663 -93.91935645.659663-93.919356255942Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:58:19 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033MCCD is an association of community development organizations committed to expanding the wealth and resources of neighborhoods through housing and economic development initiatives. Microloan Program: Working through our member organizations, we offer loans for businesses located within the Minneapolis city limits and various first ring suburbs. Financing is only part of the work we do. We also provide the advise, counseling and technical assistance that can mean the difference between success and failure. As part of a financing plan, our borrowers can receive help in planning, organizing and managing their businesses. www.mccdmn.org 44.94586 -93.26246444.94586-93.262464255903Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:15:40 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Minnesota AHEC is a developing statewide network of community and academic partners working to promote rural health educational opportunities and address health workforce challenges unique to specific areas of the state.  Through regional partnerships, the University of Minnesota and it schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health and veterinary medicine are working with communities on strategies to ensure a vital health professions workforce into the future.  http://www.mnahec.umn.edu 44.9748 -93.235744.9748-93.2357255929Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:41:25 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033MAC is the state-wide trade association for cooperative businesses in all industries, providing legislative, regulatory and educational resources to members. www.wfcmac.coop44.946463 -93.11701944.946463-93.117019255944Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:01:27 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Minnesota Campus Compact is a statewide coalition of 50 college and university presidents representing over 60 campuses committed to strengthening communities through campus-community partnerships and education for informed and active citizenship.  We increase the capacity of faculty, staff and students at colleges and universities across Minnesota to address community-identified issues through professional development, grants and technical assistance. All our grants support partnerships between campuses and community organizations and either partner can serve as the fiscal agent.  We actively promote the use of the under-utilized community development assets of colleges and universities both within our member network and with leaders in business, government, non-profits and K-12 education through our Web site, print publications, newsletters and public events. www.mncampuscompact.org 44.963349 -93.19673744.963349-93.196737255945Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:04:11 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The MHFA Homes Division offers products and services to help Minnesotans buy and fix up their homes through our low interest rate loans and assistance programs. We believe YOU CAN achieve successful homeownership and we're here to help. http://www.mhfa.state.mn.us44.949765 -93.08892544.949765-93.088925255946Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:06:13 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council is the liaison between the State and the Minnesota Indian Tribes www.mniac.org47.505463 -94.87542847.505463-94.875428255947Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:08:05 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) represents the interests of Minnesota's municipal electric, gas, and water utilities. There are 126 municipal electric and 31 municipal gas utilities in Minnesota. MMUA was formed in 1931. MMUA's mission is to unify and serve as a common voice for municipal utilities, and to provide them with the support they need to be able to improve service to their customers and community. www.mmua.org 45.014255 -93.4636645.014255-93.46366255888Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:42:35 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033MRP lifts up rural people and places. We promote rural-friendly policies, connect resources and develop tools that support rural economic and community development, share stories of rural innovation, and unite Minnesotans everywhere who understand the power of rural roots in our lives. http://www.minnesotaruralpartners.org44.987343 -93.19437544.987343-93.194375255948Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:13:17 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Minnesota Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) offer individual advice and guidance concerning the formation, management, financing and operation of your business through a statewide network of highly qualified, professional business consultants. Counseling is provided at no charge to qualified businesses. To qualify for counseling, the business must be "small" as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration, however, SBDCs may also assist businesses not defined as "small" when needed and resources allow. Committed individuals dedicated to starting a business are also eligible for counseling, however, the Minnesota SBDCs primary market is existing business aspiring to grow.  Minnesota SBDC counselors have significant experience in the private sector, and most hold MBA and Ph.D. degrees in business and management.  Many SBDCs also use qualified faculty, students and volunteers to further enhance their counseling services.  SBDC counselors are highly regarded by their clients for their business skills and expertise.44.946192 -93.09123944.946192-93.091239255949Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:14:00 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Community and Technical college offering two year degrees is a wide range of educational programs www.minnesota.edu46.825837 -95.83239846.825837-95.832398255950Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:15:07 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033MTI was established in 1991 as an economic development organization designed to help small and mid-sized Minnesota companies gain competitive advantages by providing innovative business and technology solutions combined with in-depth insight about the companies and people on the state’s technology scene. MTI specializes in business services, publications, and training & technical events that support business growth for the state's small and medium-sized businesses.   Minnesota Technology, Inc. has one office in the metropolitan Twin Cities area and eight additional offices throughout Greater Minnesota. The field office locations include Moorhead, Bemidji, Duluth, Alexandria, Hutchinson, St. Cloud, Owatonna, and Rochester.  Our field staff works closely with business leaders, local governments, and community economic development organizations throughout the state to generate program ideas and deliver business development products and services that are consistent with area economic development strategies. Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center, US Department of Commerce's National Institute for Standards in Technology (NIST). www.minnesotatechnology.org 44.981734 -93.26242944.981734-93.262429255891Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:48:12 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state's principal economic development agency, with programs promoting business recruitment, expansion, and retention; workforce development; international trade; and community development. The agency's mission is to support the economic success of individuals, businesses, and communities by improving opportunities for growth. http://www.deed.state.mn.us44.961 -93.086144.961-93.0861255952Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:17:11 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Hours: Mon-Thur 9:30 to 9 Fri and Sat. 9:30 to 9:00.  We circulate print, audio, AV, rent equipment and meeting room space, offer patron internet access and wireless.  Children's Story Times 4 times a week, and a variety of other services. We offer a low vision service that loans equipment and aids individuals in finding services.http://www.libraries.tds.lib.mn.us/newulm/44.312769 -94.46087644.312769-94.460876255885Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:38:17 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Multicounty, multitype library system www.nclcmn.org47.518842 -92.59370247.518842-92.593702255953Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:18:41 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Northeast Entrepreneur Fund is a private, non-profit organization that helps people start their own business by providing group training, 1:1 technical assistance and loans up to $100,000. We have offices in Grand Rapids, Duluth, Superior and Virginia. Our signature business planning curriculum, the CORE FOUR(r) Business Planning Course is available for individual or group purchase at www.corefouronline.org. www.entrepreneurfund.org 47.5424 -92.531747.5424-92.5317255954Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:19:51 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Through community-based initiatives, Northeast Minnesota AHEC works to promote rural health educational opportunities and address health workforce challenges unique to the region. The Northeast Minnesota AHEC is a not-for-profit, independent organization governed by a community-based board and works closely with the University of Minnesota, health care agencies and others committed to improving health in Minnesota.  The primary goals of the Northeast Minnesota AHEC focus on:   Expanding awareness of opportunities for health careers exploration among K12 students  Supporting northeastern Minnesota students interested in health careers  Increasing the number of heath professions students training in northeastern Minnesota  Supporting health professionals currently practicing in northeastern Minnesota communities http://www.ahc.umn.edu/AHEC/northeast/about.html We offer our courses and counseling online, too!47.410709 -92.93164747.410709-92.931647255956Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:20:53 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Northern Lights Library Network is a multi-county, multitype library system facilitating cooperation between the academic, public, school, and special libraries in the 23 counties of west central and northwest Minnesota. http://nlln.org 46.818989 -95.84606746.818989-95.846067255957Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:21:40 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Community foundation services in twelve counties of northwest Minnesota, including business loan programs. www.nwmf.org 47.507302 -94.9092847.507302-94.90928255958Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:25:46 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Services are provided to all school districts and cities and counties and other governmental agencies in the 12 counties in Northwest Minnesota. Trainings, educational services, Building Official services, Health & Safety Services, Cooperative Purchasing, Health Insurance pools and Employee Worksite Wellness Program, student academics, Adult Basic Education, Media services for schools and drivers education are all offered. Pooling of school districts and cities and counties and other governmental agencies for health insurance and worksite wellness for employees. www.nw-service.k12.mn.us 48.116863 -96.18195848.116863-96.181958255943Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:00:36 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The mission of the ORHPC is to promote access to quality health care for rural and underserved urban Minnesotans.   Some of our programs: Rural health policy and program development Hospital and clinic grants Health workforce data analysis Health prof shortage area designations Critical Access Hospitals Health professional loan forgiveness www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/orh_home.htm44.9466 -93.08744.9466-93.087255959Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:27:25 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The state's leading organization serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) community http://outfrontminnesota.org/index.html 44.934288 -93.27204644.934288-93.272046255960Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:28:03 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Provide assistive technology resources to persons with disabilities. www.pacer.org/stc 44.854143 -93.35010544.854143-93.350105255997Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:02:51 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/2103346.4484 -95.137946.4484-95.1379255998Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:03:36 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Pine Technical College offers a joint Associate of Arts degree that allows students the chance to achieve their first two years of a four-year degree on our campus.  We also offer several Associate of Science degrees, diplomas and certificates.  Our technical programs are designed to allow students a great opportunity to gain immediate employment. www.pinetech.edu 45.820854 -92.96870245.820854-92.968702256000Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:04:59 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The Redwood Area Development Corporation provides a full complement of community and economic development services to member communities of the Redwood Area. Our economic development services are free with membership to the RADC. Our grant writing/research are fee based on a member or non-member rate. www.radc.org 44.540363 -95.11969244.540363-95.119692256001Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:05:33 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033We provide confidential business consulting, technical assistance and training seminars to existing and start-up businesses. www.rndc.org 44.179752 -93.94522544.179752-93.945225256002Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:06:11 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Renewing the Countryside is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides support and resources for individuals and communities who are looking for sustainable ways to strengthen their rural communities and reduce poverty. The organization does this by sharing stories of rural renewal, building public awareness of and support for sustainable endeavors, connecting people interested in sustainable rural development to each other, providing practical assistance and networking opportunities for people working to improve rural America, and fostering connections between urban and rural residents. In 2004, Renewing the Countryside launched Green Routes, a sustainable tourism initiative in Minnesota, in partnership with a number of local organizations. Green tourism enables a community or region to share its natural and cultural assets with visitors, but does so in ways that respect the natural world, involve the local community, and protect and enhance the local quality of life. This type of tourism can have positive economic benefits for depressed rural communities while also being thoughtful to maintain the community’s resources for future generations. Sustainable tourism represents an innovative, ecologically-minded, and potentially significant economic development strategy for rural communities. www.renewingthecountryside.org 44.961768 -93.27630544.961768-93.276305256003Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:06:48 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033RCEF is an award winning 501 C-3, non-profit, local business and entrepreneur development organization: that provides a grassroots, non-bureaucratic approach to identify, encourage and support homegrown innovation as an important economic development strategy. Then helps to turn those homegrown ideas into new jobs or retained jobs, while assisting individuals, entrepreneurs, inventors, non profit organizations, communities, and existing businesses to achieve their respective dreams and goals. www.blueearthsmallbusiness.org 44.16564 -94.00230644.16564-94.002306256004Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:07:51 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033REED is non-profit loan fund serving parts of western and central Minnesota established and governed by rural electric cooperatives. REED makes loan in partnership with commercial lenders and other partners to assist in the areas of community facilities and infrastructure, small business and manufacturing and adding value to agriculture. For more information contact the following electric cooperatives in your area: Lyon Lincoln Electric Cooperative, Renville Sibley Cooperative Power Assn., Sioux Valley Energy, Traverse Electric Cooperative. www.eastriver.coop  (REED Annual Report)44.6106 -96.919444.6106-96.9194256006Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:08:32 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Public libraries offer many free resources to anyone. Your Minnesota library card can be used at any other Minnesota Public Library system, with current identification. www.sppl.org 44.955563 -93.1456844.955563-93.14568256007Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:09:12 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Sisu Medical Systems is a cooperative organization owned by the 14 hospitals in rural MN that it serves.  It provides high quality information technology that would be unaffordable if not provided in a cooperative venture. www.sisunet.org 46.787563 -92.09962146.787563-92.099621256008Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:09:45 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Library system service all types of libraries- academic, public, school media centers and special libraries- in the nine counties of south central Minnesota. The areas include cooperation and communication, advocacy, training, supporting interlibrary loan and delivery between libraries, vendor discounts http://www.smilelibrary.info 44.167137 -93.97200844.167137-93.972008256009Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:10:33 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The purpose of AHEC is to maintain and strengthen the rural healthcare workforce through the promotion of health careers among youth; developing clinical training sites in rural areas for health professions students; providing continuing education for health professionals and preceptors; and addressing unique community health needs. Serves 26 counties in Southern and Southwestern MN. www.mnahec.umn.edu 45.120339 -95.04646445.120339-95.046464256010Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:11:35 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Independent, non-profit corporation dedicated to facilitating opportunities for economic, social and cultural growth in southwest Minnesota.  Has various business loan programs, including SBA micro-loan program (which includes technical assistance for businesses).  Also has grant programs for non-profit organizations and agencies for specific priority areas.  www.swmnfoundation.org44.87098 -94.37579344.87098-94.375793256011Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:12:12 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033SW MN PIC is a non-profit organization that serves 14 counties in southwest MN.  The SW MN PIC is a partner in the Minnesota Workforce Center System.  The mission of the PIC is 'Building tomorrow's workforce through training, leadership and economic development."  Programs are focused on providing employment and training services. www.SWMNPIC.org 44.450487 -95.79396444.450487-95.793964256012Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:12:42 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033 Regional Economic Development Organization for the St. Cloud Area metro area to include parts of Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne counties www.scapartnership.com  45.6176 -94.245145.6176-94.2451256013Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:15:06 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota is a state-wide nonprofit educational organization with 9 active chapters, supporting the development and enhancement of sustainable farming systems through farmer-to-farmer networking, demonstration, innovation and education. Grazefest Minnesota 2006, celebrating pasture-based farming and food, coming August 4th to western Minnesota. Check www.sfa-mn.org for registration information. www.sfa-mn.org 45.46621 -95.53783245.46621-95.537832256014Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:15:50 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Three Rivers RC&D assists local people in the nine county south central Minnesota region to complete natural resource and community development project collaboratively. www.mn.nrcs.usda.gov/partnerships/threerivers44.142846 -93.96007544.142846-93.960075256015Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:19:28 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Providing web site development, search engine optimization, and online marketing to businesses and nonprofit organization throughout Minnesota. http://www.treacyinfo.com 44.937137 -93.1785444.937137-93.17854256016Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:20:39 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Telecommunication Engineering & Project Management www.turtleislandcom.com45.125626 -93.31342445.125626-93.313424256017Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:21:27 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033TCCVM provides free voice mail to people who are low income and don’t have a phone. They can use it to find a job or housing, gain safety from domestic abuse, keep in touch with social service and health care providers, their children’s schools and family and friends. Each voice mail user gets their own voice mail box with a unique telephone number. Outside of the metro area, an 800 number is available to use with the telephone number so that it is toll free for the voice mail user and their callers. It sounds like it is your own phone. There is nothing to identify it as a TCCVM number. We are always seeking agency partners across the state of Minnesota who then can make TCCVM available free of charge to their clients. We encourage social services, health care, housing, domestic abuse, employment programs and schools to contact us to learn about how they can become a partner agency and make community voice mail available to their clients. It is free to both the agencies and clients. www.tccvm.org 44.955983 -93.17694644.955983-93.176946256018Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:22:11 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Providing financial and other assistance to start-up and growing businesses, located or to be located in the Two Harbors area. Local revolving fund. Matching dollars up to $200,000. www.thdc.com47.019563 -91.66971147.019563-91.669711256019Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:24:09 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Provides housing opportunities through 5 Divisions:  Single Family FHA, Multi Family FHA, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Community Planning and Development and Public Housing. www.hud.gov44.973594 -93.27148744.973594-93.271487256020Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:25:00 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The University of Minnesota's new College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS)will integrate and build on the exceptional strengths and comparative advantages of three existing University units: the College of Natural Resources; the College of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences; and the Department of Food Science and Nutrition (from the College of Human Ecology). Each of these units already has a national and international profile of excellence in research, teaching, and service. CFANS will also include the University's Bell Museum of Natural History and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, both nationally acclaimed public education facilities, the Cloquet Forestry Center, and 6 research and outreach centers located around the state. UMD CED primarily serves Northeastern Minnesota, but also works outside that area and provides an extensive menu of workshops, student programs, and other resources for small business www.cfans.umn.edu44.9444 -93.09344.9444-93.093256021Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:25:57 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033UMD Center for Economic Development (CED) provides professional, knowledgeable and experienced business consulting, workshops and other related services to small businesses and entrepreneurs and serves as the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for Northeastern Minnesota. www.umdced.com 46.787266 -92.09809746.787266-92.098097255897Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:02:24 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033There are five Regional Partnerships located around the State.  The Partnerships are citizen driven groups that communicate community needs to the University and can form partnerships and financial support to engage the University in address those community needs. www.regionalpartnerships.umn.edu44.981 -93.176444.981-93.1764256022Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:28:59 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033United Way 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember three-digit number that provides a unique community information and referral service to people in need of food and shelter, job resources, healthcare, childcare and other vital community services.  The service is multilingual, offering Hmong, Laotian, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese translations. Staff and volunteers answer calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Calls are free and confidential.  Information and Referral Specialists are trained to assess callers' needs and direct them to appropriate services, using a statewide database of over 40,000 community resources. In areas where the three digit number 2-1-1 is not yet available (including some cell phones), callers may dial 1-800-543-7709 or visit www.211unitedway.org.  44.948283 -93.08869844.948283-93.088698256023Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:30:08 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033As a rural sociologist, Ann Ziebarth is interested in working with communities on local housing issues.44.984637 -93.18494444.984637-93.184944256024Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:31:10 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033UMVRDC (Region 6W) was created under the authority of the "Regional Development Act" by the Local Units of Government in Region 6W. Major program areas are: Community & Economic Development; Transportation, Recreation & Tourism; Geographic Information Systems (GIS Service Bureau) and Aging (MN River Area Agency on Aging) Services include: GIS, Grant Writing & Administration, Technical Assistance to LUG, Planning, Special Studies, Researching Funding Sources, Legislative Advocacy, Information & Assistance, Census Data & Statistics, Fiscal Agent, Facilitation, Informational Resources, Revolving Loan Funds and others based on expressed needs of Local Units of Government.  www.umvrdc.org45.200037 -96.02155245.200037-96.021552256025Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:36:24 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033The Upper Sioux Community is a federally recognized Tribe governed by a constitutionally elected 5- Member Upper Sioux Community Board of Trustees, commonly referred to as the Upper Sioux Community Tribal Council. www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov 44.7645 -95.521544.7645-95.5215256026Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:38:03 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Rural Development provides loans and grants in housing, business, renewable energy, water and waste projects, community facilities, telemedicine, long distance education, and much more. We have offices around the state (and nation). www.rurdev.usda.gov 46.846 -95.781746.846-95.7817256027Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:38:59 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Rural Development provides loans and grants in housing, business, renewable energy, water and waste projects, community facilities, telemedicine, long distance education, and much more. We have offices around the state (and nation). www.rurdev.usda.gov 44.450362 -95.76129244.450362-95.761292256028Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:39:48 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033www.rurdev.usda.gov 46.3619 -94.2989646.3619-94.29896256029Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:40:39 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Rural Development provides loans and grants in housing, business, renewable energy, water and waste projects, community facilities, telemedicine, long distance education, and much more. We have offices around the state (and nation). www.rurdev.usda.gov 43.6719 -93.0181243.6719-93.01812255999Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:04:17 -0400http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/atreacy/21033Rural Development provides loans and grants in housing, business, renewable energy, water and waste projects, community facilities, telemedicine, long distance education, and much more. We have offices around the state (and nation). www.rurdev.usda.gov 45.127169 -95.03166445.127169-95.031664