GROWING THE “TECHNOLOGY SERVICES” INDUSTRY CLUSTER IN THE BRAINERD LAKES AREAMay 12, 2016

Presented by:Sheila HaverkampExecutive Director, BLAEDC

Mission Statement:Expanding Business, Building Community, and Growing Jobs In Crow Wing

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THE BEGINNING

Potlatch Paper Mill Closes in 2002

2020 Economic Development Plan Created

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TECH SERVICES INITIATIVE Marketing and Branding

Workforce and Training

Infrastructure

Economic Development

CONTINUED EFFORTS

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CTC TRAINING ROOM

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RIVERWOOD BANK BOARD ROOM

10Video Conferencing Capability Coming Soon!

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QUESTIONS?