Cost of Living

Cost of Living

Source: Sperling’s Best Places Cost of Living scores and indexes are a way to compare the overall price of goods and services between different areas of the United States. The national average is 100, so when you look at a place’s COL Index you can instantly see...
Workforce Housing Survey

Workforce Housing Survey

Northwest Minnesota Workforce Housing Survey Our region is full of economic opportunities, but housing is a barrier for many households who already work in or hope to begin working in Northwest Minnesota. In partnership with the NW MN Regional HRA, the Northwest...
IRS Fraud Warning

IRS Fraud Warning

Beware of Third Parties Promoting Improper Employee Retention Credit Claims The Internal Revenue Service has warned employers to be wary of third parties who are advising them to claim the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) when they may not qualify. Some third parties...
An Alternate Door

An Alternate Door

Disability Inclusion in the Workplace Shattering Preconceptions “Not only is hiring people with disabilities the right thing to do, it’s also good for our businesses,” said Michelle Grimm, Senior Human Resources Manager for the Marvin company, and keynote speaker at...