Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Honored with 2026 Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organization
July 2026 – Willmar-based Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC) was recently recognized with a 2026 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for their MMDC Rideshare Support Project. This Willmar Area Community Foundation-supported project established a meaningful level of rideshare service in Kandiyohi County. The project involved the recruitment of two […]
Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Receives a 2026 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Terry Smith, MMDC Transportation Resource Coordinator (320) 235-8504 / Terry.Smith@mmrdc.org Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Receives a 2026 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations Washington, DC, [June 22, 2026] – Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC), the regional development commission serving Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville Counties, has been […]
MMDC Seeking Public Input On Upcoming Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
MMDC is preparing to revise our region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CEDS can be thought of as a 5-year economic roadmap for our four-county region (Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville Counties). It is the mechanism by which our region receives Economic Development District designation from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). This district […]
Hutchinson and Glencoe chambers kick off annual Farm Fatigue “Bucket of Thanks” event
The Hutchinson and Glencoe Area Chambers of Commerce are once again teaming up for their annual Farm Fatigue “Bucket of Thanks” event! Each fall, 300 buckets filled with snacks, wellness items, and safety gear are hand-delivered to farmers across McLeod County during harvest. MMDC is proud to support this community effort and encourages local businesses […]
Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Receives Two National Association of Development Organizations 2024 Impact Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Katie Allison Communications Manager kallison@nado.org Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Receives TwoNational Association of Development Organizations 2024 Impact Awards Washington, DC, October 24, 2024 – Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC), which serves Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville Counties, has received two 2024 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Awards from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) […]
Blake Barnard Joins Mid-Minnesota Development Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eric Day, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Phone: (320) 235-8504 Email: eric.day@mmrdc.org Blake Barnard Joins Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Now Serving as MMDC’s New Transportation & Community Planner MMDC is pleased to welcome Blake Barnard to the regional development team. Barnard will apply his skills and experience as the organization’s new Transportation & Community […]
Mike Nicholas Appointed to MMDC Economic Development Team
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eric Day, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Phone: (320) 235-8504 Email: eric.day@mmrdc.org Mike Nicholas Appointed to MMDC Economic Development Team May 2024: Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC) is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Nicholas as the organization’s new Economic Developer. Nicholas, who has been serving as the Transportation and Community Planner since […]
Carol Lundgren Joins Mid-Minnesota Development Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eric Day, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Phone: (320) 235-8504 Email: eric.day@mmrdc.org Carol Lundgren Joins Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Will Serve as the Organization’s New Regional Development & Grant Specialist March 2024: Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC) is pleased to welcome Carol Lundgren to the regional development team. Lundgren will apply her skills and experience […]
Mike Nicholas Joins Mid-Minnesota Development Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eric Day, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Phone: (320) 235-8504 Email: eric.day@mmrdc.org Mike Nicholas Joins Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Will Serve as the Organization’s New Transportation & Community Planner September 2023: Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC) is pleased to welcome Mike Nicholas to the regional development team. Nicholas will apply his skills and experience as […]
McLeod County Residents Invited to Provide Input
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ben Dolan, MMDC Regional Planner (MMDC Project Lead) Phone: (320) 235-8504 Ben.Dolan@mmrdc.org McLeod County Residents Invited to Provide Input Survey Responses Will Help to Shape the County’s Required Solid Waste Plan May 31, 2023: McLeod County has engaged Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC) to assist with the development of the next McLeod […]