What We Do
Mission
Invest resources to foster vibrant growth and economic prosperity in northeastern Minnesota.
- Enhance livable communities.
- Maximize collaborations and partnerships.
- Strengthen businesses and worker education.
Vision
Long-term economic growth increases the well-being of all people in northeastern Minnesota.
Guiding Principles
- Servant Leadership: We believe a servant-leader is servant first and we focus on what we can do for others.
- People: We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are.
- Commitment: We are committed to providing great service that impacts lives.
- Empowerment: We encourage employees to take initiative, engage in continuous improvement and give their best.
- Collaboration: We seek out and promote diverse alliances because we value other’s knowledge, opinions and abilities and together we can more effectively address the issues that face our region.
Goals
- Invest in foundational, business and social assets of communities to ensure quality of life for all residents.
- Agency investment increases Giants Ridge’s economic impact and contributes to the quality of life in the region.
- Respond to business needs with creative and flexible financial solutions.
- Workers have the education and training to meet business needs.