Gina Stephens

2017 | In Focus | September 2017Open for BusinessKandiyohi County and City of Willmar, MN

2017 | In Focus | September 2017

Open for Business

Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar, MN

Located just two hours west of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota, is the City of Willmar, in Kandiyohi County. Business in Focus spoke with Aaron Backman, the executive director of the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission (EDC); Joanna Schrupp, business development officer for the MinnWest Technology Campus; and Betsy Bonnema from co-working space WORKUP, to learn more about this dynamic county and what it has to offer for existing and prospective businesses.

2017 | In Focus | July 2017Tennessee’s Best Kept SecretGreene County Partnership

2017 | In Focus | July 2017

Tennessee’s Best Kept Secret

Greene County Partnership

The Greene County Partnership is an umbrella organization located in Greeneville, Tennessee, that brings together the Greene County Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, Tourism, Education & Workforce Development, and the county’s environmental arm, Keep Greene Beautiful. Business in Focus spoke with Matt Garland, Greene County Partnership’s President and CEO, to learn more about this dynamic and growing county.

2017 | In Focus | May 2017Strengthening and Supporting Local BusinessSt. Tammany Economic Development Foundation (STEDF)

2017 | In Focus | May 2017

Strengthening and Supporting Local Business

St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation (STEDF)

Recently, Business in Focus spoke with Chief Executive Officer Brenda Bertus and Development Director Ashley Cangelosi Llewellyn of the St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation (STEDF) to learn more about this rapidly growing, diverse, and business-friendly parish and how its focus on people and place has created a community that is ripe for business opportunity.

2017 | In Focus | March 2017A Winning Location for Residents and Business AlikeOldham Chamber and Economic Development

2017 | In Focus | March 2017

A Winning Location for Residents and Business Alike

Oldham Chamber and Economic Development

With a population of just over 64,000, Oldham County is one of the top three fastest growing counties in Kentucky and has the lowest unemployment rate in the state. Oldham has the highest per capita family income and one of the best educated workforces in Kentucky, combined with an award-winning school system and a number of rich cultural offerings, including a vibrant art scene and even an artisanal distillery.

2017 | February 2017 | In FocusWorking Collaboratively for Community DevelopmentCambridge-Guernsey County Community Improvement Corporation

2017 | February 2017 | In Focus

Working Collaboratively for Community Development

Cambridge-Guernsey County Community Improvement Corporation

Formed in 1965, the Cambridge-Guernsey County Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) was created by the Guernsey County Commissioners and designated by resolution to perform the economic development functions for the County, the City of Cambridge, and the Village of Byesville. Later, in 2000, the Guernsey County Port Authority was formed to also contribute to these functions…

2016 | December 2016 | In FocusLocal Opportunities, Local StrengthsEconomic Development Alliance of Lincoln County, OR

2016 | December 2016 | In Focus

Local Opportunities, Local Strengths

Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County, OR

The Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County (EDALC) is a non-profit, public-private partnership in Newport, Oregon that is dedicated to diversifying the economy of the central Oregon coast and facilitating the creation of quality local jobs. The EDALC provides its services free of charge, acting as a one-stop-shop for businesses seeking to set up in the county. Business in Focus spoke at length with Carolyn Bauman, EDALC’s executive director, to discuss the group’s origins, initiatives, and the county’s future areas of growth.

CURRENT EDITION

Peace of Mind

Read Our Current Issue

PAST EDITIONS

Making the Smart Grid Smarter

February 2024

Inclusive Workplaces

December 2023

Regaining Ground

November 2023

More Past Editions

Featured Articles