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County to fund economic development coordinator’s professional certifications; grant covers most cost

5393907 · July 15, 2025

Summary

Pine County approved funding for Economic Development Coordinator Lehi Slaughter to pursue two IEDC certifications over two years; total cost is $7,464 before waivers, with $5,000 from an Initiative Foundation grant and the balance from the county economic development budget.

The Pine County Board approved funding for Economic Development Coordinator Lehi Slaughter to pursue two professional certifications through the International Economic Development Council over the next two years. The total cost, including exam fees, was listed as $7,464, reduced to $6,035 after some courses were waived because Slaughter’s relevant work experience allowed exemptions. A $5,000 partial grant from the Initiative Foundation will cover most of the remaining cost; the county’s 2025 economic development budget will fund the balance, leaving an estimated county outlay of $2,035. Commissioners clarified that the county shares an economic development contract with the city of Pine City; staff explained the city pays a contract fee for services rather than reimbursing itemized training costs. The board approved the training request by voice vote.

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