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Board approves certification training for economic development coordinator funded in part by Initiative Foundation grant
Summary
Pine County approved training for Economic Development Coordinator Leslie Slaughter through IEDC; total cost $7,464 reduced to $6,035 after waived courses, with an Initiative Foundation grant of $5,000 covering most of the expense.
The board approved funding for Economic Development Coordinator Leslie Slaughter to pursue certified economic development and entrepreneurship certifications through the International Economic Development Council.
Chair read the proposal: the total cost for the online certification over two years is $7,464, reduced to $6,035 after course waivers for relevant work experience. An Initiative Foundation grant will cover $5,000, leaving a net county cost of $1,035 to be paid from the 2025 economic development budget. Commissioners clarified that Pine City contracts for economic development services with the county and that the city pays a service fee rather than directly sharing training costs.
The motion to approve training funding passed by voice vote with no further amendments. Commissioners said the training supports county economic development capacity and reinforces the existing contract arrangement with Pine City.
