Worthington Regional Economic ..

Be sure to read Amanda Leightner's article on Avian Influenza.  A link to the article can be found here. ..

With the 2016 Bio Science Conference coming up on April 7, here is a look back at highlights from the 2015 conference.  ..

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Worthington, MN – WREDC and JBS are announcing the creation of the WREDC Rental Housing Challenge Fund. The fund was created to encourage building new multi-unit market rate rental. JBS seeded the fund with $50,000 donation at the end of December 2015 hoping that others would also contribute.  ..

Abraham meets with Scott Ellenbecker to showcase Round Lake Vineyards. ..

WREDC SWDX Podcast guest Roxanne Hayenga, Community Development Coordinator at MnWest Community College Worthington Campus shares insights on what the MnWest College and its campuses offer in areas of job training, continuing adult education and workforce development. Hayenga also shared details about MnWest partnership with area employers to address specific business needs. ..

Abraham Algadi hosts Len Bakken of JBS, SW MN Largest employer, Darlene Macklin, President of the WGTN Chamber of Commerce, Brad Chapulis, City of WGTN & Rick Goodemann, SWMHP to talk HOUSING in SW Minnesota. ..

Abraham, Nicole, and Jason From Ideas Computers talk about the creation of the Southwest Development Exchange Podcast and the upcoming Bio Science Conference.  ..

Worthington, MN USA – The 11th Annual Worthington BiO Conference is April 9th and 10th, 2015. Worthington BiO is an annual gathering of bio-business industry, researchers, and business leaders. “This conference is a great opportunity to showcase the region’s health and bio-businesses sectors and provide networking opportunities,” said Jason Vote, Chairman of the Worthington Regional Economic Development Corp. WREDC is the private public partnership charged with organizing the annual conference.  ..