The NDDC’s most recent board visit was with Granite Equity Partners. We had a very intellectually stimulating conversation with Partner Art Monaghan. Granite Equity Partners was formed in 2001. It operates 11 companies with a total of 1,500 employees within the region. The focus is on the acquisition of family businesses looking to keep theContinue reading “NDDC Board Visits Granite Equity Partners”
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NDDC Board Visits Labor Arbitration Institute
We had scheduled a visit with Peter Dahlen and the Labor Arbitration Institute…and then the river flooded. Peter suggested that we meet for lunch at the Ole Cafe instead. The Labor Arbitration Institute has been operating out of downtown Northfield for 20 years, employing five people locally. Almost all of their business is on theContinue reading “NDDC Board Visits Labor Arbitration Institute”
NDDC Board Visits Vivus
NDDC board members Keith Covey and Joe Grundhoefer visited with Vivus Architecture/Design owners Peter and Mary Schmelzer recently. Their timing was excellent, this Saturday is the 2010 Northfield Home Remodeling Tour.
NDDC Makes Statement at Public Forum
At the City of Northfield’s Public Forum on the Budget, Jessica Paxton, Secretary of the NDDC Board, presented a statement from the Board to the City Council. The statement is offered below: Good Evening Mayor and Councilors, thank you for the opportunity to speak tonight. My name is Jessica Paxton and I am an officerContinue reading “NDDC Makes Statement at Public Forum”
NDDC Board Visits Life Skills Education
The NDDC Board recently paid a visit to long-time neighbor Life Skills Education. This small company with a national presence might be one of Northfield’s best-kept business secrets.