Growing businesses and jobs is essential to keep Greater Minnesota healthy in the future.  The CGMC dedicated an afternoon to the topic of economic development at our summer conference in Grand Rapids.Â
Kathy Tunheim, Governor Dayton’s Senior Adviser for Job Creation, talked about the “Get Minnesota Working” plan and emphasized the five key initiatives of [...]
Economic Development in Greater Minnesota
Greater Minnesota Cities Focused on Building the Foundation for Strong Economic Recovery
The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities issued this statement last week on behalf of its newly elected President Alan Oberloh:
(Grand Rapids, MN)-Citing the disappointing legislative session and government shutdown as the latest proof that vision, leadership and long-term planning are desperately needed in the state, city officials from Greater Minnesota announced today that they are [...]
Redistricting will reshape greater Minnesota
The redistricting process and the effect it will have on greater Minnesota was another topic that stirred great interest at the CGMC summer conference. Population decreases and slow growth likely means that greater Minnesota will have fewer legislative representatives at the state and federal level. City officials and citizens need to step up and ensure [...]
Year-end Updates at Summer Conference
At the CGMC Summer Conference last week, staff lobbyists provided highlights of the legislative and other work performed over the last year and previewed some of the efforts that will be undertaken during the upcoming year. Copies of the presentation are provided below the fold.
Annexation and Land Use
Even though it was a quiet year [...]
CGMC 2011 Award Winners
On August 4, 2011, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities held its annual Legislative Awards Dinner. At the dinner, it gave awards to legislators, city officials and rural chambers of commerce for their work on behalf of greater Minnesota. Here’s a complete list of the awards and recipients:
Legislator of Distinction Award, Environment Policy
Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen
Sen. [...]
CGMC Thanks Its Conference Sponsors
The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities held its 2011 Summer Conference in Grand Rapids on Wednesday August 3 through Friday August 5.  The CGMC would like to thank and recognize the sponsors who helped make the event a success:
Northland Securities
Minnesota Mutual Money Market Fund (the 4M Fund)
Bolton & Menk, Engineers & Surveyors
Thank you for [...]
2012 CGMC Summer Conference in Owatonna
[ July 25, 2012 2:00 pm to July 27, 2012 2:00 pm. ] The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities will be hosting its annual conference in Owatonna from July 25 through July 27, 2012. Details regarding registration and the agenda will be released closer to the event.
