As part of its rebranding strategy and pending the approval of the EDC Joint Powers Board, the name will go from nine words to four Kandiyohi County Economic Development.
While the strong economic growth in the city of Willmar is beneficial, it also strains a labor force already spread thin. The Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission is working to relieve that strain.
In 2022, a First Children's Finance report showed a need for 935 additional child care slots in Kandiyohi County. The Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission will use a $200,000 state grant to work with and support current providers, and to encourage new providers.