Tag Archives: Partnerships

While Governor Mark Dayton is a possible addition to the inaugural Ag and Energy Expo on the Staples campus of Central Lakes College on Feb. 18, his attendance is not definite. Organizers are hopeful, and his office has indicated that the schedule may permit an appearance. But so far there …

Melissa Quintana of Brainerd cleaned the teeth of Kheldon Stich, 6, at Give Kids a Smile Day Thursday (Feb. 3) in the Community Dental Clinic at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. The annual Minnesota Dental Association event throughout the state provides free dental services to about 7,000 children age 3-18, …

The Staples campus of Central Lakes College will host the first Ag & Energy Expo on Friday, Feb. 18, a free event that features a farmer-professor as keynote speaker. Randall Reeder of Ohio State University, who has been involved in agriculture his entire life, will discuss soil management, food/agricultural and …

Members of the AD Nursing Club at Central Lakes College recently participated in two voluntary training activities. On Jan. 15 a total of 35 students signed up for a Saturday of disaster training from the American Red Cross with trainer Janice Springer of the St. Cloud office in the Lecture …

The Small Business Development Center at Central Lakes College reports five donations to assist the SBDC in its service to the 11-county region. The donations include $250 from Lakewood Bank, Nisswa; $1,000 from Wells Fargo, Minneapolis; $250 from Frandsen Bank and Trust, Lonsdale; $500 from Bremer Bank, Brainerd; and $250 …

Central Lakes College Dental Assisting students will collaborate with area dental offices to provide free check-ups for children at the annual Give Kids a Smile Day in early February. For ages 3-18 the free service is provided on Feb. 3 and 4 in the dental clinic on the Brainerd campus …

Central Lakes College and five partners will co-host “Law and Leadership in Business” on Thursday, Feb. 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Lodge, 6967 Lake Forest Road, Brainerd. The CLC Business and Industry Center, Small Business Development Center, Lakes Area Human Resource Association, chambers of commerce from …

Marge Anderson, chief executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, spoke to Central Lakes College employees Thursday, Jan. 6 during a day devoted to diversity. The day began by honoring and celebrating the collaboration between the college and the band. This “Diversity – A Commitment to Action” duty day …

Students in Communication Art and Design at Central Lakes College recently completed a video project on behalf of the regional Mental Health Advisory Council. The 35-minute video, “Holding the Hope: Our Journey to Recovery,” was made with the help of students as well as staff from the Minnesota Mental Health …

The welding program at Central Lakes College in Brainerd has received steel valued at more than $20,000 from two area businesses, Clow Stamping of Merrifield and Graphic Packaging of Crosby. “We couldn’t operate without these contributions,” said Russ Jenkins, CLC welding instructor. Jenkins reported the donations that were received during …