NYA business is epicenter of the Christmas decoration industry
November 26, 2011
By Paul Downer, Community Editor, NYA Times In the coming weeks stores will begin rolling out their Christmas inventory, and chances are good that at least some of those lights, ornaments and artificial trees you see on display have, at one time or another, passed through Norwood Young America. That’s because Vickerman Company, which built its [...]
Read More...Shop local on Small Business Saturday
November 22, 2011
Chamber Notes - By NYA Chamber of Commerce The holidays are fast approaching and its time to starting making your shopping lists. This year, take a moment to think outside the box. Who says a great gift needs to come from a big box store, a fancy specialty shop in the mall or via the Internet? [...]
Read More...Anniversary events planned at Oak Grove building
October 27, 2011
The City of NYA, along with the NYA Library and the Oak Grove Senior Residence, are planning a celebration of their first year in the new Oak Grove City Center on Friday, Oct. 28. Events during the day will include a lapsit storytime at the library at 10:30 a.m., light refreshments and registration for drawings [...]
Read More...Business repairs proceed, thanks to loan program
October 27, 2011
By Paul Downer, Community Editor, NYA Times Whether it is repairing windows and roofs, hanging new signs or modifying sidewalks to improve handicap accessibility, a number of businesses in Norwood Young America are enjoying the chance to upgrade their appearance this fall. Seven businesses have taken advantage of the Commercial Corridor Revitalization Project offered by the [...]
Read More...NYA EDC to Host “Facebook for Business” Workshop
May 24, 2011
Thursday, June 2, at 6:00 p.m., at NYA City Hall, in the large conference room. There is no charge to attend the seminar, but please contact NYA Economic Development Coordinator Christie Rock at crock@cityofnya.com or 952-467-1993, to pre-register for the event. Learn the best ways to market your business using Facebook, common misconceptions and mistakes [...]
Read More...NYA EDC Hosts University of Minnesota Extension Service Presentation
May 23, 2011
Please join the Norwood Young America Economic Development Commission, Norwood Young America Chamber of Commerce, and the University of Minnesota Extension Service for a presentation on the recently completed Retail Trade Analysis and Market Area Profile. You will learn strategies to help you grow your small business, as well as discover opportunities to expand the [...]
Read More...SBDC will open sub-center in Hutchinson
March 10, 2011
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be opening a sub center in Hutchinson thanks to a grant attained by the Hutchinson Economic Development Authority. The SBDC offers many services that provide insight into your business, solutions for your business and assisting in the continued success of your business. They work with new and start-up [...]
Read More...NYA EDC and Vivid Image to Host Four Business Workshops in 2011
March 3, 2011
The NYA EDC is partnering with Vivid Image to host four business workshops in 2011. The workshops are the result of comments and suggestions that came from the 2010 Business Survey. The purpose of the workshops is to provide the local business community with new tools and resources to help them grow and be successful over [...]
Read More...NYA EDC Completes Market Area Profile
January 31, 2011
The NYA EDC recently completed a nearly nine month project to prepare a Market Area Profile for the community. The EDC worked with the University of Minnesota Extension Service to put the report together. The report includes a profile of the local customer base, as well as a Retail Gap Analysis. The RGA estimates the [...]
Read More...2010 Business Survey Results
December 31, 2010
Late last summer, the NYA EDC distributed over 170 surveys to the local business community. Over 40 businesses participated. The purpose of the survey was to help formulate an economic development strategy that reflects current and future needs of the local business community. The results should not be taken as statistical certainty, but as a [...]
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