City hears a lack of child care, with 30-35 in-home day cares closing during the pandemic is a large concern in the area. Tyler Glynn, BLAEDC, executive director, provides an overview of coronavirus relief funding in the city.
The population of the Brainerd lakes region triples during warm, summer months.
People flock to the area for the resorts, lakes and outdoor recreational opportunities – all of which make up the region’s hospitality industry, which plays a major economic role in the community. The onset of the pandemic last year challenged this industry, but a strong small-business community and a growing population helped the region maintain economic stability, local leaders said.
“The shutdowns were real. But when you look across the region itself, with the amount of employees that we have in the manufacturing industry and in the food industry, you didn’t feel it as much,” said Tyler Glynn, executive director of the Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corp.
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Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corp. hosts its annual meeting virtually, Dairy Queen is open and an Exit Lakes Realty Premier team decision donates a cash prize are all part of Biz Buzz this week. Written By: Renee Richardson | ×
Nearly 100 participants joined from their offices and homes for the virtual Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corp. annual meeting Tuesday, March 9. Screenshot by Renee Richardson / Brainerd Dispatch
The Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corp. annual meeting normally includes a full meeting space and noon lunch at Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes in Baxter. This year, however, the session was virtual via Zoom with nearly 100 participants and shifted to early morning Tuesday, March 9. The move to morning may be one the organization keeps post pandemic.
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