#ThriveThursday spotlight on Wayne Birkholz who is the founder of Lake Wobegon Outfitters, one of our first Thrive MN participants in May! With support from our free 1:1 coaching, he’s making great progress—and we’ve had over 50 submissions since then! Lake Wobegon success he shared about his first year: Bookings: Approx. 200 Riders: Approx. 400 And he was very excited for the many out of state customers from the US, and also two bookings from Ireland and Isle of Man! Congratulations on your success! We will continue to see you Thrive! Greater St. Cloud entrepreneurs, small businesses, and startups - Check this out: https://hubs.la/Q02Ts-lr0
Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation
Executive Offices
St. Cloud, MN Minnesota 1,799 followers
We lead inclusive and equitable economic development for the benefit of the greater St. Cloud Region.
About us
The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC) is the vehicle through which business executives, healthcare and education leaders, civic and community leaders, local government leaders, partner organizations, and community members come together in guiding efforts towards making the greater St. Cloud region one of the best places to live and work in America. We are a private collaboration of more than 250 regional business executives and community leaders within Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties in Central Minnesota. The GSDC is leading a passionate, community-wide commitment to harness the vast resources of our region and facilitate collaboration among and between them. Our efforts to improve the business climate and economic base of the region are 100 percent self-funded through investor fees, grants and donations. For information about our strategic initiatives or becoming an investor, contact NeTia Bauman, [email protected]. Additional information is available at www.greaterstcloud.com.
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http://www.greaterstcloud.com
External link for Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation
- Industry
- Executive Offices
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- St. Cloud, MN Minnesota
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- Economic Development
Locations
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Primary
1010 W. St. Germain Street, #250
Box 1662
St. Cloud, MN Minnesota 56301, US
Employees at Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation
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Attention Aspiring Leaders in the Greater St. Cloud region! If you're passionate about driving positive change and have a proven record of civic engagement, check out the prestigious Minnesota Young American Leaders Program (MYALP). Hosted by Harvard Business School and the University of Minnesota this unique leadership opportunity is designed to equip young professionals with the tools to create real impact within their communities. Nomination Deadline: October 15, 2024 Application Deadline: November 7, 2024 Learn more and apply at https://hubs.la/Q02T9tRs0 #Leadership #MYALP2025 #CivicEngagement #GreaterStCloud #CommunityImpact
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Nominate an aspiring young leader or apply to the Minnesota Young American Leaders Program! https://hubs.la/Q02TKkbC0 Meet Nora Hertl, Project Optimist, and 2024 MYALP alum! She says "MYALP changed the way I think about systemic change. I now believe that community change and systems change require cross-sector coalitions with time and trust among partners. It helps me expect slower change and relationships building with folks outside of my normal circles." Learn more about MYALP at https://hubs.la/Q02TKgB10 #myalp #econdev #aspiringleaders
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Join us at Start.up Connect tomorrow! We are looking forward to hearing our speakers stories on their journey through entrepreneurship and careers! All are welcome to this free event! At the core, this event will place an emphasis on creating connections and sharing stories. We will have an open networking time to connect and grab a cup of coffee, highlight two guest speakers as well as a 20-minute Q+A session with the audience towards the end of the program. Schedule: 8:00 AM - Community Connects (time to drink coffee and connect) 8:30 AM - Program Begins 9:15 AM - Program Ends Learn More Here: https://hubs.la/Q02S-SHJ0
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TOMORROW evening, The Minnesota Star Tribune, a corporate-level investor in the GSDC, will host "Hot Dish Politics" from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Iron Street Distillery, located at 539 E St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Get ready to dive into lively discussions about the upcoming election, gain valuable insights into the pivotal races shaping our community, and discover how their reporters will keep you updated on all things Minnesota politics through November. Secure your spot by reserving at https://hubs.la/Q02T9nRC0 #HotDishPolitics #MinnesotaPolitics #Election2024 #PoliticalDiscussion #CommunityEngagement #CivicParticipation.
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Nominate an aspiring young leader or apply to the Minnesota Young American Leaders Program! https://hubs.la/Q02T9pcz0 Meet Ryan Cross, BCI Construction Inc. and 2023 MYALP alum! We asked him "how has MYALP changed the way you view leadership and community impact? He said, "I’ve always felt I’ve had a relatively strong world view, but this experience educates (or improves) the entire groups world view of issues right in our communities. MYALP teaches, or reaffirms, that the idea is not to “agree” on how to do things, rather to understand issues, identify opportunities, collaborate on work, and build something better. These topics aren’t for the faint of heart and it will challenge you to think about other perspectives outside of our “little bubble.” Learn more about MYALP at https://hubs.la/Q02T9nlB0 #myalp #econdev #aspiringleaders
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🌟 Investor Spotlight - Greenline Marketing 🌟 Every Friday, we feature our corporate, advocate-level, and public partner investors in the GSDC. Today, we are also shining the spotlight on Greenline Marketing, an advocate-level investor in our organization. Greenline Marketing is a digital marketing agency that specializes in enhancing businesses' online presence through services like website design, SEO, social media marketing, and online advertising. They focus on helping businesses grow by increasing visibility, engaging customers, and improving brand growth in the digital space. Greenline Marketing partners with the GSDC to manage the St. Cloud Shines regional marketing initiative, driving efforts to promote the region and showcase its growth opportunities. Learn more about them at https://hubs.la/Q02S9JGJ0 Thank you, Bridget Deutz and the Greenline team for your continued support of the GSDC! Together with our nearly 160 corporate, advocate-level, and public partner investors, you are truly making a positive impact in the Greater St. Cloud community! #investorfriday
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🌟 Investor Spotlight - Initiative Foundation 🌟 Every Friday, we feature our corporate, advocate-level, and public partner investors in the GSDC. Today, we shine the spotlight on the Initiative Foundation, a founding and corporate-level investor in our organization. The Initiative Foundation works to strengthen communities and stimulate economic growth by providing financial resources, leadership development, and nonprofit support. They offer business loans and technical assistance to help small businesses thrive, alongside grants and training programs for nonprofits to enhance their impact. Through community and workforce development initiatives, they aim to improve quality of life and address regional challenges. Their leadership programs foster collaboration and equip individuals with the skills needed to drive positive change in the region. Learn more about them at https://hubs.la/Q02S9GPG0 Thank you Brian Voerding and the IF team for your on-going investment in the GSDC! You and our nearly 160 corporate, advocate-level, and public partner investors are making a big difference in the Greater St. Cloud community! #econdev #investorfriday
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Calling all Entrepreneurs, Start-up's, and Small Businesses! Take advantage of our new Thrive MN program and receive FREE 1:1 coaching with one of our Growth Strategist, plus so much more! #thrivethursday From IDEA to EXIT, and everything in between, this Thrive MN program is free for you! Who wants to join? Apply here: https://hubs.la/Q02SnDs10
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Attention Aspiring Leaders in the Greater St. Cloud region! If you're passionate about driving positive change and have a proven record of civic engagement, check out the prestigious Minnesota Young American Leaders Program (MYALP). Hosted by Harvard Business School and the University of Minnesota this unique leadership opportunity is designed to equip young professionals with the tools to create real impact within their communities. Nomination Deadline: October 15, 2024 Application Deadline: November 7, 2024 Learn more and apply at https://hubs.la/Q02S9Kmk0 #Leadership #MYALP2025 #CivicEngagement #GreaterStCloud #CommunityImpact