Who we are
Boundary Waters Connect supports economic development and quality of life enhancements within northeastern Minnesota’s Wilderness-edge communities by:
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Identifying instances of successful in-migration and sharing the unique narratives of wilderness edge community members.
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Staying up to date on data, trends, and best practices among economically successful rural communities.
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Researching governmental and non-governmental infrastructure support crucial to economic and community development in our region.
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Building a database of resources for new residents and entrepreneurs.
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Providing opportunities for collaborations across economic sectors.
Current Boundary Waters Connect initiatives include:
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New resident recruitment – We are initiating and supporting activities that build on the extraordinary quality of life and recreational amenities in northeast Minnesota.
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Community events and organizations – We sponsor Ely’s popular Tuesday Lunch Group, a community-focused weekly speaker series covering topics of interest to area residents, and which periodically features new residents who share their reasons for moving to the area in a warm and welcoming forum.
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Supporting local businesses – We collaborate with local businesses through resource sharing and networking, and anticipate hosting programming designed to attract, strengthen, and retain local business.
