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Michelle Marotzke, current economic development professional at the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission, has been hired as the Kandiyohi County Economic Development business development manager.

In December of 2022, the number of additional child care slots needed in Kandiyohi County was 935. The Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar EDC launched the Child Care Economic Development Program, which is estimated to have created 263 additional child care slots.

Aaron Backman, executive director of the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar EDC, received a housing report Jan. 11 and shared some of his thoughts about it at a meeting that day.

(Willmar MN-) Some changes will be apparent soon at the Kandiyohi County and Willmar Economic Development Commission. EDC Director Aaron Backman says after more than 7 months of planning, they

Aaron Backman, executive director of the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission, announced that he will be retiring effective July 31, 2024, and will be taking his accrued vacation time throughout the month of July.

Throughout 2023, the Willmar City Council debated the location of the proposed city hall and community center, housing remains a top priority and businesses continue to invest in the city's industrial park.

Sarah Swedburg has served as the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Business development manager since May 2021. She has accepted a planner position with Bolton and Menk based out of the St. Cloud office.

(Willmar MN-) The Willmar City Council Monday voted to send a letter to the head of the economic development commission protesting the commissions name change. As part of their rebranding

The Willmar City Council on Monday in a split vote approved a resolution recommending that the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission reconsider its name change for rebranding purposes.

In November, the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission joint powers board approved shortening the EDC name to Kandiyohi County Economic Development, leaving "Willmar" out of the new name.