Itasca Economic Development Corporation

Office Closures coming next week for Thanksgiving!

We are extremely happy with the way that today's Local Marketing Summit went. Itasca County businesses and organizations were able to gain insights on a few different avenues of marketing that are available to them day-in and day-out! Presentations were given by: Megan Christianson, North Star Marketing & Services, LLC; Gabby Jerulle and Rebekah Sutherland, Grand Rapids Herald Review; Beth George, ICTV; Tami Kottke and Merrill Lowney, Rapids Radio; and Chris Walker of KAXE.

Sneak Peek of the Week. This Thursday, North Star Marketing & Services will present at the Local Marketing Summit. This presentation will help you explore new trends on socials and boost your online presence. There's still time to register: https://lnkd.in/gJrzKKVF

Honoring those that served; today and everyday! The team at IEDC would like to extend a thankyou to all who served our country, especially to IEDC's own Business Consultant, Dan Gile who served four years in the United States Marine Corps. Your commitment does not go unnoticed.

We can't wait to hear from our partners at Itasca Community Television (ICTV) as they explain the benefits of marketing through community tv and the importance of leveraging their audience! Join us next Thursday, November 14th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Rapids Brewing! Register today: https://lnkd.in/gJrzKKVF

We can't believe that it's almost time to start thinking about Holiday Hours! Beginning the week of Thanksgiving, our office will have office closures ahead. As always, let us know if you need anything before we head out!

Our team is enjoying our time collaborating with partners at the 2024 Mobilizing Climate-Aligned and Community-Led Capital event at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Headquarters! It's so great to see all the familiar faces from our region in the metro today!

Print it and they will come. Register for our Local Marketing Summit for an opportunity to listen to area experts from the Grand Rapids Herald Review as they walk you through how to leverage effective print strategies in your marketing campaigns! Register today at: https://lnkd.in/gJrzKKVF

We encourage you to shop local. We encourage you to dine local. We also want to remind you that when getting the word out regarding your product or service, you should MARKET LOCAL! Listen in as area experts give you some tips and tricks for marketing over radio. They'll also dive into why radio advertising is important! Join us on November 14th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Rapids Brewing Company for our Local Marketing Summit. Register today for just $30 (lunch included). Register: https://lnkd.in/gJrzKKVF

Our Business Consultants are hosting a Know Your Numbers Class and are looking forward to providing one-on-one coaching specific to your business goals! Only ten slots available for $150. Register by email to [email protected] by October 18th!