Comments on: SMIF Does Dundas http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/post/3062/ Blogging and podcasting the people, issues, and events of Northfield, MN Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:12:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Rick Estenson http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/post/3062/comment-page-1/#comment-48921 Rick Estenson Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:08:26 +0000 http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/archives/3062/#comment-48921 The EDA has given as much as $5000 each year for the period I have been on the EDA which this is my fourth year. I believe we voted to contribute $4000 to this organization to assist in economic development for 2008. Ross is correct that several local companies have received assistance from SMIF over the past years -- AllFlex being one of the shining examples of success in the program. The EDA has given as much as $5000 each year for the period I have been on the EDA which this is my fourth year. I believe we voted to contribute $4000 to this organization to assist in economic development for 2008. Ross is correct that several local companies have received assistance from SMIF over the past years — AllFlex being one of the shining examples of success in the program.

]]> By: Ross Currier http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/post/3062/comment-page-1/#comment-48729 Ross Currier Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:19:42 +0000 http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/archives/3062/#comment-48729 Jane: I believe that the EDA gives some annual financial support to SMIF. I also understand that SMIF has invested in some local businesses over the years. Ross Jane:

I believe that the EDA gives some annual financial support to SMIF. I also understand that SMIF has invested in some local businesses over the years.

Ross

]]> By: Stephanie Henriksen http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/post/3062/comment-page-1/#comment-48656 Stephanie Henriksen Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:54:52 +0000 http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/archives/3062/#comment-48656 Tim Penny is also lead person in Food and Farm Coalition, agri-business group bent on educating the public to accept large feedlots in SE Minnesota. They ran anti-local control ads on WCCO news slots (narrated by radio personality Roger Strom), blasting anyone standing in the way of hardworking farmers expanding their livestock operations "to make a living." There was finally an expose and the ads went off the air. In other company, Penny speaks quite differently. As featured speaker at a LWVMN Convention a few years ago, he answered an audience question as to what problems he saw in his hometown of Waseca (?). He said problems with youth and drugs and large feedlots threatening the environment. Tim Penny is also lead person in Food and Farm Coalition, agri-business group bent on educating the public to accept large feedlots in SE Minnesota. They ran anti-local control ads on WCCO news slots (narrated by radio personality Roger Strom), blasting anyone standing in the way of hardworking farmers expanding their livestock operations “to make a living.” There was finally an expose and the ads went off the air.

In other company, Penny speaks quite differently. As featured speaker at a LWVMN Convention a few years ago, he answered an audience question as to what problems he saw in his hometown of Waseca (?). He said problems with youth and drugs and large feedlots threatening the environment.

]]> By: Jane McWilliams http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/post/3062/comment-page-1/#comment-48650 Jane McWilliams Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:18:43 +0000 http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/archives/3062/#comment-48650 Thanks, Ross. I hope someone will tell us what relationship the city of Northfield has with SMIF. I seem to recall we've been funded by that organization. Anyone know? It is a great place for Penny to apply his invaluable experience and smarts! Thanks, Ross. I hope someone will tell us what relationship the city of Northfield has with SMIF. I seem to recall we’ve been funded by that organization.

Anyone know?

It is a great place for Penny to apply his invaluable experience and smarts!

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