October 30, 2022

What We’re Reading: Autumn 2022

Brookings: A new focus on regional clusters marks a shift in U.S. industrial strategy. Read More Area Development: The new ecosystem necessary for successful industrial development. Read More Harvard Business…

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August 29, 2022

Featured Site: Blocks 20 & 21 in Grand Rapids, MN

Zoned for both residential and commercial use, Blocks 20 & 21 offer a prime development opportunity available for purchase in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.  The site is centrally located directly across…

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August 1, 2022

Featured Site: Irongate Plaza in Hibbing, Minnesota

Multi-purpose commercial space is now available for lease at Irongate Plaza located at 990 West 41st Street in Hibbing, Minnesota. Situated along the busy Highway 169 corridor and adjacent to…

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July 27, 2022

What We’re Reading: Summer 2022

Site Selection Magazine: A lot of the so-called “top deals” for economic development don’t meet the standards for an accountability watchdog. Read More Pew Research: How real are pandemic movement…

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July 9, 2022

Featured Partner: Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority

The Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority advances the expansion of the Grand Rapids area economy through efforts focused on business assistance, recruitment, retention, and expansion. To encourage economic investment and…

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March 23, 2022

Featured Partner: Itasca Economic Development Corporation

The Itasca Economic Development Corporation creates and retains quality jobs and works to grow the Itasca County economy through education, research, and outreach that creates business opportunities. With a focus…

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March 23, 2022

Featured Property: Laskin Energy Park

Laskin Energy Park located in Hoyt Lakes includes over 40 developable acres ready for your shovels. The site includes over 900 acres of buffer with no residential neighbors, a hospital…

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March 22, 2022

What We’re Reading: March 2022

Harvard Business Review: How the war in Ukraine is disrupting global supply chains. Read More Area Development: Demand for warehouse space continues to grow unabated. Read More Forbes: How commercial real estate…

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February 28, 2022

Northland Connection Research Services

Did you know Northland Connection can help with a wide range of research projects? We have access to data through a variety of Northspan subscription services as well as external…

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January 4, 2022

Northland Connection by the Numbers: 2021

The year 2021 at a glance:  Average Monthly Users: 1,181  Average Monthly Page Views: 2,088   Data Requests: 58  Meetings Attended/Coordinated: 36  Program Overviews: 7    What’s ahead in 2022:   Continue…

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