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Minnesota nice! Competitive business environment. Rich quality of life. Outstanding workforce. Diverse cultures. Centrally located in Minnesota, Kandiyohi County/Willmar lakes area is the perfect place to establish or expand your business. Add in other benefits, such as a thriving arts region, historical attractions, exceptional school districts, easy access to the Twin Cities Metropolitan area, affordable housing and friendly communities, and there is even more reason to make Kandiyohi County and the Willmar lakes area your destination of choice. We invite you to view our county’s information and then contact the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission (866-665-4556) for specific ways we can help you.

Rice investing more than ever in workforce preparation, training

5.12.2012: WILLMAR–Rice Memorial Hospital is investing more than ever in workforce preparation, training and education, to the tune of thousands of hours annually, according to the hospital’s latest human resources report.

The report, which was shared Wednesday with the hospital board of directors, documents workforce statistics and what Rice is doing to recruit, retain and train its employees.

Cornering the Market

5.15.2012: WILLMAR–Owners of aging Mooney aircraft are having their leaky fuel tanks repaired with a unique Weep No More process developed by a local business at Willmar Municipal Airport.

The process removes the old sealant in the fuel tank with a chemical stripper that’s sprayed into the tank by a special machine. The chemical strips the old sealant down to bare metal. The tank is then washed, dried and resealed, adding many years of useful life to the aircraft.

Second Annual Animal Science Conference & Venture Forum Announced

The Second Annual Animal Science Conference & Venture Forum will be held September 4-5, 2012 with featured keynote speaker Dr. Temple Grandin, a world-renowned animal welfare expert and Autism advocate in the Animal Science arena known for revolutionizing the cattle industry.

Mid-Central Research and Outreach Center to host official opening Tuesday in Willmar

5.12.2012: WILLMAR–University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler will visit Willmar on Tuesday to meet with community and business leaders and to mark the official opening of the university’s Mid-Central Research and Outreach Center on the MinnWest Technology Campus.

Making the Registry

3.3.2012: WILLMAR–Willmar’s Lakeland Hotel joins National Register of Historic Places

The 85-year-old Lakeland Hotel, the downtown home to traveling salesmen, lakes-area visitors and a variety of retail stores, has been named to the National Register of Historic Places.

Why Kandiyohi County is right for you...

Rice investing more than ever in workforce preparation, training

Cornering the Market

Second Annual Animal Science Conference & Venture Forum Announced

Mid-Central Research and Outreach Center to host official opening Tuesday in Willmar

Making the Registry

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