Arlene Jones, Executive Director of Sprout, shares the impacts the CARES Act funding had on their organization during the pandemic. To learn more about loan programs through R5DC's non-profit lending arm, visit northcentraleda.org

North Central Regional Food Business Center Overview

Feb 14th, 2024 25m 37s

Listen as we share an overview about the North Central Regional Food Business Center. Learn more at www.northcentralrfbc.org.

NGIN Inclusive Recovery Guide

Aug 21st, 2023 39m 10s

In this episode, my colleague BJ Allen, R5DC's Deputy Director, sits down with Betsey Suchanic and Dee Shaw from New Growth Innovation Network (NGIN) to talk about their Inclusive Recovery Guide. You can learn more about NGIN, check out the gui

Ag Mental Health - Stressors and Strategies

Aug 1st, 2023 31m 1s

In this episode, we share information about the Agricultural Mental Health & Wellness Program, supported in partnership by the MN Department of Agriculture, Minnesota State Agricultural Centers of Excellence and Region Five Development Commissi

Why R5DC Focuses on Equity

Mar 28th, 2023 8m 8s

Cheryal Hills, R5DC's executive director, shares why we focus on equity work as a regional economic and community development organization in central Minnesota. Learn more about our work in this space at regionfive.org/welcoming-communities.

AgVet Program

Dec 17th, 2022 10m 44s

Cheryal Hills, Executive Director of R5DC, and Arlene Jones, Executive Director of Sprout MN, share details about the new AgVet Program, enhancing agricultural opportunities for military veterans and their families. To learn more, visit regionf

Cultivating Communities Summit

Jul 26th, 2022 19m 14s

In this episode, we hear from Dawn Espe and Hannah Smith as they share more details about the Cultivating Communities | A North Central MN Welcoming Summit that R5DC is hosting September 19-20. Visit regionfive.org/events or sowingroom.org to l

Little Falls Wayfinding Project

Nov 20th, 2021 38m 25s

Listen as Katie Retka, Adrienne Benjamin, and Erica Bjelland share details about the beautiful Wayfinding Project created by the Welcoming Advocacy Group in Little Falls. This project ties together the themes of cultural resources with the his

Welcoming Communities Advocacy Group - Go North

Jun 17th, 2021 32m 47s

Learn more about Welcoming Advocacy Group Go North. Guests include Kathy Hachey, Go North; Tom Lillehei, Breezy Point, and Dawn Espe, Sr. Regional Development Planner at R5DC.Visit regionfive.org/welcoming-communities to learn more.

Rural Communities Equity Action Guide

Feb 2nd, 2021 1h 7m

Learn more about the launch of the Rural Communities Equity Action Guide. Guests include Martin Jennings, Program Officer at the Northwest Area Foundation; Jane Leonard, President at Growth & Justice; and Dawn Espe, Sr. Regional Development Pla

Renewable Energy & Energy Planning

Jan 12th, 2021 39m 8s

We share details about renewable energy and energy planning in our region. Guests include BJ Allen and Jason Edens, JBJ World; Cheryal Hills and Erica Bjelland, R5DC & NCEDA.Learn more at regionfive.org/eep

Transportation Advisory Council

Dec 23rd, 2020 47m 33s

We share details about the Transportation Advisory Council in Central MN. Guests include Steve Voss, MN Department of Transportation; Tim Bray, Crow Wing County; Chuck Parins, Morrison County Public Works and R5DC Township Representative for Mo

RTCC - Regional Transportation Coordinating Council

Nov 2nd, 2020 43m 4s

We share details about the Regional Transportation Coordinating Council for Region 5 in Central MN. Guests include Matt Kallroos, R5DC Regional Planner, Theresa Eclov, Executive Director of Faith in Action; Jan Lambert, R5DC Commissioner and Br

Sprout Marketplace

Nov 2nd, 2020 36m 24s

In this episode, we talk about a creative placemaking and local foods endeavor at Sprout Marketplace in Little Falls, MN. Sprout is strategically shaped around food, art and culture to develop community. Guests for this episode include Dawn Esp

Military Connections Part 2

Oct 8th, 2020 32m 14s

Join us for Part 2 of our military connected programs! This episode features special guests Tiffany Kovaleski, MN State Coordinator for Building Healthy Military Communities and R5DC Senior Regional Planner Staci Headley. Our discussion centers

Military Connections

Jul 16th, 2020 27m 22s

Learn more about our military connected programs! This episode features special guests former Command Sargeant Major Matt Erickson and Veterans Service Officer and Mayor of Sebeka David Anderson and R5DC & NCEDA Executive Director Cheryal Hills

R5DC Staff Introductions

May 20th, 2020 35m 13s

In this episode, we share R5DC and NCEDA staff member introductions. Learn more about who we are, what we do, and what we love about working here!

R5DC Overview

Feb 25th, 2020 21m 38s

In this first episode of Deep Dive, R5DC Executive Director Cheryal Hills shares an overview of Region Five Development Commission and North Central Economic Development Association.

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