Blandin Foundation
Blandin Foundation, Minnesota’s largest rural-based, private philanthropy
is tightly focused on the economic viability of rural communities,
as part of its mission to strengthen rural Minnesota and the Grand
Rapids area, the Foundation’s home. According to the StarTribune
of Minneapolis, the Foundation’s strategy is “unusual because of
its singular concentration on economic development.” But, the new
focus, “has roots in the foundation’s well-known community leadership
training, its founder's personal philosophy [and]…its commitment
to diversity.” [January 19, 2003]
BlueBook Online
The Fisherman's Blue Book is published annually providing
a list of all the big fish caught in Itasca County, Minnesota and
is a handy reference guide for resort and other area information.
In the ITASCA REGION you will find over 1000 lakes that house all
the major species of freshwater game fish.
Building Northern Minnesota
A searchable database of Northeastern Minnesota businesses in a
one page format. Links to businesses, community offices, economic
development offices and local chambers of commerce.
Edge of the Wilderness
The Northern Itasca Joint Powers Board is comprised
of five units of government in northeast Minnesota within Itasca
County. The communities associated with the board lie 225 miles
north of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 135 miles west of the seaport
of Lake Superior, Duluth, commonly referred to as the "Edge of the
Wilderness."
Grand Rapids Area Chamber
of Commerce
The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is a business
and professional organization with more than 95 years of service
to the community. Your Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is
a private, non-profit, action-oriented, membership organization
of more than 850 individuals representing over 580 businesses mainly
in Itasca County.
Grand Rapids Area
Convention & Visitors Bureau - The CVB serves
the tourism and travel interests of the greater Grand Rapids area.
As the Destination Marketing Organization for the area, the CVB
provides visitor information, and works to increase visitor traffic
to the area through marketing and promotion. The CVB works collaboratively
with the Minnesota Office of Tourism, Northern Lights Tourism Alliance,
and the Minnesota Arrowhead Association to improve the viability
of tourism in the Grand Rapids Area
Itasca Community
College
Itasca Community College provides a diverse population
with affordable access to the best educational opportunities available
in support of individual & community enrichment.
Itasca
County Genealogy Web
County genealogy information, contact information for the Itasca
Genealogy Club, copy of the 1880 US Census for the area, much more.
Itasca Development
Corporation
If you are a business interested in building or expanding
in Itasca County, we'd like to be of help. Our services range from
financial analysis to market research. Our expertise is drawn from
our staff and from consultants throughout the area. And we provide
it all in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Itasca Development
Corporation is here to serve. We are the only county-wide business
information and service source. Our goal is county-wide economic
stability through business retention, expansion and new business
development.
Minnesota's
Grand Slam of Golf
Minnesota's Grand Slam of Golf offers
golfers a chance to play four 18-hole championship courses with
savings and convenience. Choose from four professionally designed
and individually unique courses - Eagle Ridge, Pokegama, Sugarbrooke
and Wendigo. All of our green fees are $35 or less for 18
holes - on weekends. Combine that with one of our participating
lodging properties, and you have a winning combination. We offer
72 holes, at discount prices, or packages which include carts, meals
and accommodations.
Visions North Lodging Association
A group of 12 family-owned resorts and campgrounds
nestled between Minnesota's Avenue of the Pines Scenic Byway and
the Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway.
