[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] April 2016

[#mnrising Dispatch] April 2016 We've recently completed our Greater Minnesota Rising research project and are pleased to share the results of the Environmental Scan and recommendations in the Final Report to engage emerging leaders in North and West Central Minnesota. We're especially excited to have been referenced in testimony last month by Ben Winchester as he spoke to the House Committee on Greater Minnesota Economic and Workforce Development Policy about rural migration trends. See below for more details about the "Brain Gain Bill" he advocated support of and visit the Greater Minnesota Rising webpage to see our recommendations and final report. In this election year, we're excited to be finding ever more ways to engage and invest in emerging leaders in communities across Minnesota! The BIZZY Project Contest BIZZY Coffee   Submit your idea today for a chance to win $5000 cash, mentorship, and more! Have you a passion project, an advocacy, an entrepreneurial endeavor, a business or a community outreach for which you need help? What do you stand for, what are you passionate about, what are you itching to create, what cause is dearest to your heart? Simple or grand, we’d like to hear it, because it might just be what we're looking for. What is The BIZZY Project? The BIZZY Project is a SEARCH: We're searching for ideas and great minds. Nothing is more powerful than a bright idea waiting to happen, stoked by the fires of clear thinking, passionate spirits and a support system. [Read more.] The "Brain Gain Bill" HF 2872 The Greater Minnesota Rising research project was referenced last month during testimony to the House of Representatives Committee on Greater Minnesota Economic and Workforce Development Policy. Ben Winchester testified in support of HF2872, the Greater Minnesota Workforce and Community Development Pilot Grant Program (also known as the "Brain Gain Bill"). The bill focuses on enhancing digital content in rural areas, as well as providing support for community development activities that strengthen resident recruitment. The meeting was recorded and Ben's testimony begins at 48:00. [Listen here.] Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend News from the Network Updates and events with our esteemed partners and collaborators! Architects of Tomorrow Leadercast 2016 CSB/SJU and SCSU Friday, May 6 7:00am - 3:30pm Saint John's University Salsa, Sushi, and Soul NABA, NSHMBA, ASCEND, ALPFA Friday, May 6 7:00pm - 10:00pm Walker Art Center B2B Marketing Trends: Where to Invest Your Resources #SMBMSP Friday, May 13 8:00am - 10:00am 514 Studios 2nd Friday Networking Happy Hour Twin Cities Urban Professionals Network Friday, May 13 5:00pm - 9:00pm Stella's Fish Cafe Hack the Gap Hackathon May 14 - 15 8:00pm - 5:00pm Clockwork Newcomer Nosh: Nordeast Edition Sunday, May 22 5:30pm - 7:30pm Red Stag Supperclub Code Switch Open Twin Cities June 4 - 5 8:00am - 7:00pm Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central   Making Our #MNRising Mark! Don't forget to tag your upcoming emerging leader events, thoughts, musings, and more,#mnrising, on Twitter and Facebook. Let's aggregate and organize ourselves for increased interaction and potential for collaboration!

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