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Monday, July 06, 2020
MetroNorth Statement on Recent Events
On May 25th, 2020, Minnesotans around the state felt incredible grief, pain and outrage when George Floyd was killed. Since then our communities have been torn apart, both literally and figuratively. We grieve for everyone who has been impacted by this tragedy. As an organization which strives to build communities and build relationships, this has been heartbreaking. It's clear that voices for change need to be heard, and we encourage that to continue in peaceful, safe and constructive ways. It’s also
Monday, July 06, 2020Blaine High School program helps connect teens with employers
BLAINE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A new program in the north metro is working to help link employers with young people trying to break into the workforce for the first time.Blaine High School is partnering with the Metro North Chamber of Commerce to place teens into jobs within their community.The local chamber did a pilot program last year in a partnership with Coon Rapids High School. After placing about half of its teens into a variety of different jobs, the program is expanding and even getting some attention
Monday, July 06, 2020Anoka County Recognized for Economic Partnership
The Anoka County Regional Economic Development Partnership was honored with a 2019 Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM) Award during EDAM’s Winter Conference Jan. 24 in St. Louis Park. The award was given to the Anoka County Regional Economic Development Partnership — which was formed in 2017 as a collaborative effort between Anoka County, Connexus Energy and the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce — for its Economic Development Roadmap and innovative partnership. Bruce Sayler, principal of
