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August 7, 2024

Developing News (2)

Welcome to the August issue of the GSDC's Developing News! 

 

In this issue, we'll cover:  

  • Elevate Your Workplace 5-Part HR Webinar Series

  • Strategic Planning Consultant RFP
  • ILT Academy's Virtual Lean Startup Innovation Cohort 2024
  • Investor News - Rick Bauerly, Granite Partners 
  • My Shines Story - King Mukherjee

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We are launching a NEW lunchtime learning webinar series designed to equip organizations with essential tools, tips, and best practices to optimize performance and meet specific workforce needs.  Each session will run from 11:30 am - 1 pm - pick and choose which session(s) you would like to attend.  

  • 9/18/24 - Ignite and Sustain: A Strategic Approach to Developing, Implementing, and Sustaining Employee Engagement - Session will focus on fostering a positive workplace culture, engaging leadership practices, and maintaining high engagement levels within a hybrid work environment.  
  • 11/20/24 - Authentic Leadership and Trust: Building Genuine Connections for Lasting Success - Session will focus on executive leadership expectations, building trust and why it matters, and storytelling by understanding employees from their viewpoint.
  • 1/15/25 - Clear and Confident: Mastering Communications through Clarity, Change, and Transparency - Session will focus on cultivating clarity, navigating change with confidence, and fostering transparency within teams and across leadership levels.
  • 3/19/25 - Tailored Benefits: Customizing Compensation and Benefits for Maximum Impact - Session will focus on optimizing compensation and benefits strategies to enhance employee satisfaction and organizational success. 
  • 5/21/24 - Unlocking Potential: Employee Growth and Development - Session will focus on succession planning and leadership development and career paths that maximize employee growth and development within organizations.
Register

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We are looking for qualified consultants to help us create our 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. Our aim is to use innovative strategies, such as design thinking, to guide us in the right direction for the future. We need a partner who has experience in strategic planning for nonprofits, a solid grasp of regional economic development, and a successful history of using creative problem-solving methods. Please submit proposals detailing your process, deliverables, timeline, and fees for this project by due by Friday, August 30, 2024 at 5 PM.

Learn More/Submit Proposal

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ILT Academy's Virtual Lean Startup Innovation Cohort 2024 is a 10-week virtual program that coaches, supports, and boosts entrepreneurs and soon-to-be-entrepreneurs on their lean startup journeys. While working on their business ideas, participants will learn and practice the skills needed to refine, explore, innovate, and develop a plan for their business ideas. Participants will connect with fellow entrepreneurs, coaches, and mentors to be a part of the ILT Academy community of startup entrepreneurs and business leaders.  Application deadline is Monday, September 2.    

Learn More/Apply

Rick Bauerly Founder & CEO (4)

Investor News - Rick Bauerly, Granite Partners

Congratulations are in order for Rick Bauerly, Founder & CEO of Granite Partners, who has won the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Award in the Heartland region from Ernst & Young LLP for creating a more sustainable world. Best of luck as he competes for the national title in Palm Springs, California this November. He will also receive the Central Minnesota Community Foundation's Community Builder Award at their Annual Celebration of Philanthropy event on Thursday, September 12.  Congratulations Rick!

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My Shines Story - King Mukherjee

St. Cloud Shines stands out as the region's most comprehensive marketing tool.  It showcases the many advantages of the Greater St. Cloud community to employees, entrepreneurs, employers, families, students, and beyond.  Today, we are spotlighting the My Shines Story of King Mukherjee, Founder of Global Impex and Chair of Global Business Leadership at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University.  

Watch Video

Other Notable News & Links

 

GSDC-related

  • Q2 GSDC Spotlight - Tracking Growth & Achievement

State-related - Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

  • 2024 State of Business Expansion & Attraction in Minnesota Report
  • Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota Contest
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CONTACT OUR STAFF TEAM

NeTia Bauman, CEcD, CEO & President
nbauman@greaterstcloud.com  I  320.437.1430

Leslie Dingmann, CEcD, EDFP
Business Development Director

ldingmann@greaterstcloud.com  |  320.493.9003

Gail Cruikshank, Talent Director
gcruikshank@greaterstcloud.com  |  320.260.6775

Tammy Campion, Communications Specialist
tcampion@greaterstcloud.com  |  320.252.5185

 

Jennie Weber, Administrative & Program Specialist

jweber@greaterstcloud.com  |  320.250.7282

 

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