Aaron Backman, executive director of the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission, announced that he will be retiring effective July 31, 2024, and will be taking his accrued vacation time throughout the month of July.
The Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission received a grant for more than $200,000 from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Sarah Swedburg has served as the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Business development manager since May 2021. She has accepted a planner position with Bolton and Menk based out of the St. Cloud office.
During a recent presentation to the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission, consultant Barbara Marks of Engan Associates told the Joint Powers Board that it needs to figure out potential partnerships and programming needs before moving forward with a new location.