Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board - Headquartered in Eveleth, the IRRRB is a unique state agency designed to help strengthen and diversify the economy of northeastern Minnesota. Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) - AURI was created to foster long term economic benefit through increased business and employment opportunities to rural Minnesota through: the identification and creation of new markets for new or existing commodities, ingredients and products; and the development of new uses or value improvements for Minnesota agricultural commodities. Economic Development Association of Minnesota - EDAM is an association of professionals specializing in the field of economic development. Professional education, networking, leadership programs and legislative involvement. JavaScript bogs down site's loading times. The Initiative Foundation - Central Minnesota's resource for community development, specializing in grant making, community planning, economic development and donor services. Labor Market Information - Collection of statistics and reports on the labor market and economy of Minnesota: industry statistics, occupational information, projections, and Minnesota Salary Survey. Maintained by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Southwest Initiative Foundation - Nonprofit seeks to foster economic growth in an eighteen-county area. Makes grants and loans, promotes philanthropy. Their mission, service area, snapshot of what they have done, news.