June is almost over and County Fair is just around the
corner. I hope everyone is enjoying the summer.
A few updates from the County. First, Daley Farms in
Lewiston will be hosting the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce annual Family
Night on the Farm. It is Thursday, June 21st. It is an opportunity to see
Winona County's ag highlighted.
Several updates to the County. First, we choose to opt out
of the 12 County SE MN Redesign effort,
and investigate where we can cooperate with counties that fit more seamlessly
with Winona. We currently share a Community Health Director with Fillmore. With
the purchase of EDocs, computer software, we will find more opportunities to
work with other counties.
Winona County's Economic Development Authority (EDA) has
been reenergized and is moving forward in a positive direction. Currently,
Jason Gilman has taken the lead. He has already, or is slated to, meet with the
area banks to educate them on our County EDA and how it can benefit our
business community. Jason is also reaching out to other EDAs to see how we can
leverage our efforts for the entire County
The WC EDA has worked with St. Charles and have 2 official
applications for the Revolving Fund for $55,000 for 2 businesses. Additionally,
another application will be reviewed this week to receive monies from the
revolving fund.
The WC EDA is trying to get out the word that we are there
for area businesses. If you have any questions as to how this can benefit your
business, please contact either Jason, or our new EDA Director - Natalie
Siderious. They are excellent resources.
One last item - if you visit the County website, you will
see it is updated. We hope it is easier to find what you need. If you have
ideas, feel free to send them to us. We want the site to be as user friendly as
possible.
I hope to see many of you at the Daley Farm where you can
celebrate Winona County Agriculture.
Please contact me with any questions or comments for the
County. Citizen feedback is important and valuable.
