AURI was created to foster long term economic benefit through increased business and employment opportunities to rural Minnesota through: the identification and creation of new markets for new or existing commodities, ingredients and products; and the development of new uses or value improvements for Minnesota agricultural commodities.

EDAM is an association of professionals specializing in the field of economic development. Professional education, networking, leadership programs and legislative involvement. JavaScript bogs down site's loading times.

Central Minnesota's resource for community development, specializing in grant making, community planning, economic development and donor services.

Headquartered in Eveleth, the IRRRB is a unique state agency designed to help strengthen and diversify the economy of northeastern Minnesota.

Collection of statistics and reports on the labor market and economy of Minnesota: industry statistics, occupational information, projections, and Minnesota Salary Survey. Maintained by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Nonprofit seeks to foster economic growth in an eighteen-county area. Makes grants and loans, promotes philanthropy. Their mission, service area, snapshot of what they have done, news.