Details about IRRRB's new Downtown & Business Corridor Grant Program and other agency programs that benefit businesses will be presented at a Tuesday, Sept. 27, Laurentian Chamber of Commerce “Lunch & Learn” at IRRRB headquarters in Eveleth.

The Downtown & Business Corridor Program is designed to incentivize further investment in downtown areas and business corridors for creative projects that generate visible improvements.

The 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Lunch & Learn” also includes presentations on the IRRRB’s Business Energy Retrofit, Commercial Redevelopment, Culture and Tourism, and FLUXX grants management programs.

IRRRB Executive Director of Development Steve Peterson will welcome Laurentian Chamber of Commerce members. IRRRB staff will offer information about the business-related programs and application information.

A question and answer session follows.

Laurentian Chamber of Commerce members can RSVP by contacting krissya@laurentianchamber.org prior to Sept. 23. Box lunches will be available for purchase via RSVP.

Additional details also will be available at Facebook.com/LaurentianChamber and through chamber email blasts.

Governor Mark Dayton last week announced a “Year of Water Action” Stewardship Pledge, which will last throughout the year. The pledge calls for Minnesotans to rethink how water impacts daily life and the lives of future generation; to use water efficiently and wisely in everyday activities; to learn more about what individuals can do to protect and preserve water; to make informed consumer choices; and to talk to one another about water protection and preservation. 

“As I travel across Minnesota, I hear frequent concerns about the quality of our state’s water,” said Governor Dayton. “The future of clean water in Minnesota is dependent on the action we all take now. That is why I am asking all Minnesotans to join me, in pledging to protect and preserve clean water throughout our state.”

When Minnesotans take the pledge, they can also get tips on “5 Things Minnesotans Can Do” and “5 Things Kids Can Do” to protect and preserve Minnesota’s water.

Minnesotans are encouraged to use social media to find additional tips and share their own stories on how they are preserving and protecting Minnesota’s water by using #WaterActionMN.

Calling all non-profits with culture and tourism projects located within the IRRRB service area.

IRRRB's Culture and Tourism Grant Program assists non-profits by supporting arts, culture, heritage and recreational activities. Grant awards range from $2,500 to $20,000. 

Applications are being accepted through Friday, Sept. 30.

Learn more about the Culture and Tourism Grant Program and other IRRRB grant opportunities.

September is a "giant" month for golf at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. Take advantage of the following golf specials: 

Nine & Dine Twosome Special: Enjoy 9 holes of golf per person at Legend or Quarry and dinner for two at Wacootah Grille for $72. Valid every Sunday after 2 p.m. through Sept. 25. Tee times required. 

Troon Family Golf: Juniors play free with a paid adult and juniors enjoy free Callaway rental clubs during their round or lesson. Juniors may accompany a paid adult during a golf lesson. Offer valid every day of the 2016 golf season, after 2 p.m. Tee times required. 

To book tee times, call 218-865-8030. 

Get more details on the above specials.

IRRRB publishes a print edition of The Ranger newsletter in the Mesabi Daily News, Hibbing Daily Tribune and Grand Rapids Herald-Review. Article topics in the latest issue include:

• A new home at home: Spectrum Health's Carefree Living facilities help residents stay in their hometown  
• Pro Blast Technology expansion helps broaden customer base (pictured) 
• Downtown revitalization a common theme, a message from IRRRB Commissioner Mark Phillips 

Read the print edition of The Ranger.

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