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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.
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 commission's 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.