APEX, Area Partnership for Economic Expansion on LinkedIn: Our ongoing Environmental Permitting discussion series continued… (2024)

Don't miss this opportunity to hear MPCA Commissioner Katrina Kessler speak next week!We are honored to sponsor this great Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce event and convene great minds across our region.Registration link in the comments.

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Congratulations to St. Luke's Duluth, MN and Aspirus Health!Here’s to another 144 years!

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APEX is #hiring in Duluth! We are seeking a motivated and creative team member to help keep our team and office humming efficiently. We work every day to build opportunities for our region and that starts on our team.💵 Salary Range: $50,000-$65,000💊 Competitive Benefits Package🗓 Job Posting Period: Tuesday, June 4 – Friday, June 14.To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to office@apexgetsbusiness.comThe full job description is on our site, linked in the comments below.Please share broadly with your local network and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!

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Our region is uniquely positioned to play a key role in addressing the climate crisis. Thank you to MiningMinnesota and Clean Energy Economy Minnesota for co-hosting this important panel and creating space for the conversation.We're looking forward to seeing you there!

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We are one week out from our Streamlining Permitting panel discussion!Joined by a panel of permitting, regulatory, and development experts, this focused, results-oriented discussion will help provide actionable strategies for improving the permitting process while maintaining our rigorous environmental standards.Our panel includes:Allyz Kramer, SEHLarry Kramka, Foth Infrastructure & EnvironmentJulie (Varichak) Marinucci, St. Louis CountyShelly Patten, DNR, Director Northeast RegionJeff Udd, Duluth Seaway Port AuthorityThere is still time to register - Check the comments for an RSVP link!Thanks to Jobs for Minnesotans, RANGE ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES AND SCHOOLS, and Laurentian Chamber Of Commerce for hosting with us!

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This week, APEX celebrated Sandy Johnson in style. Joined at the Kitchi Gammi Club by APEX members and former leaders, Brian Hanson & Rob West, we toasted her fantastic career and wished her well on her new adventures.Sandy, your warm smile and can-do attitude will be deeply missed! Thank you for all you've done for APEX and your community!

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Looking to grow your skills as a board member?The Anderson Center, in partnership with APEX member American Peat Technology, LLC, is hosting the 2024 Greater Minnesota Governance Summit on June 13 in Aitkin.This unique conference will bring together Northern Minnesota board members and provide best-practice resources to improve their effectiveness.Check the RSVP link in the comments below!

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APEX teamed up with Barr Engineering Co.'s Duluth office yesterday to discuss their work on streamlining Minnesota's environmental permitting process. Ryan Siats led a great conversation touching on their work for the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.We had a room full of smart folks sharing their ideas and perspectives on the study and ways we can promote positive change that keeps our strong environmental protections in place. Thanks to APEX members Alina Heydt & Sheryl Filby Williams, P.G. for convening and to the attendees who participated!

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Yesterday, we hosted our May investor-member meeting at Pier B Resort Hotel in downtown Duluth. Mark Schill of Praxis Strategy Group, was back to share the results of our focus groups and work with us to explore our identity, priorities and work. Thank you to all who shared their time and knowledge with us throughout this process!We’d also like to thank Laurence Reszetar, Director, International Business Strategy at Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, for joining us and helping share our region’s stories—and the innovative, problem-solving people behind those stories—with other parts of the state, nation and world.

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