Northspan Group Inc

“Form 990 information is reviewed by the board chair and executive committee in detail. Form 990 is available for review and subsequent discussion with all board members.”

“Northspan group requires directors and key personnel to disclose any conflicts of interest to the board before any resolution is voted on by the board of directors consistent with the policy requirements.”

“Compensation for president/ceo is determined by the committee of officers of the corporation as authorized by the board of directors.”

“Northspan group makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policies and financial statements available to the public upon written request.”

“Consultants and contractualfamily freedom center - $30,000family rise together - $60,000hothouse desin & post - $1,352ilt studios llc - $222,000implan - $17,100northpointe strategy group - $795oweesta - $759secretariat communications - $12,287stream creative consulting llc - $3,004the promise is you - $3,00018 vendors under $600 - $6,653total $356,950”

“Part iii line 1 - briefly describe the organizations mission:our vision is to engage and elevate those we serve. Our mission is to be expert navigators, transforming ideas into accomplishments. Northspan is a critical resource for businesses, organizations, and communities that need solid and dependable research services, professional technical support, and financial assistance to advance their projects. Part iii line 4a - statement of program accomplishmentscommunity - naics code 541610northspan is a recognized leader in community development, and works to identify, develop, and fund projects that strengthen community tax bases, attract and retain businesses, and enhance the quality of life for those who live and work there. We build long-term relationships to provide strategic support and gap capacity for communities and regional partnerships. We work with communities to coordinate and facilitate critical conversations and use these as a foundation to devise strategies for diversification, change, and sustainable growth. Our service to communities always strives to ask the key questions that escape business-as-usual thinking and chart new paths forward. Northspan critically examines, researches, and analyzes opportunities and challenges and concludes it efforts with policy recommendations and processes to see recommended changes through to fruition. Northspan powers three programs that work to foster economic development and the growth of the human capital in their respective areas. Northspan programs are built in partnership, cultivate connections between communities and businesses, and aim toward holistic economic development strategies. The programs include northland connection, northforce, and welcoming community. Dawn (driving access to wealth and networks) is the newest project of northspan, focused on fostering economic development and community cohesion. Started in 2023, dawn captures the most pressing needs for businesses and entrepreneurs in northeast minnesota, northwest wisconsin, and with specific tribal communities by providing ecosystem navigation to form connections, build capacity, and access capital. All former northspan programs are now integrated into dawn. Northland connection is a regional program providing economic development data and analysis to recruit, expand, and retain businesses across northeast minnesota and northwest wisconsin. This work is done in collaboration with our private and public funding partners, commercial real estate, education, government, and regional and statewide economic development organizations.northforce is a regional program providing community-based talent retainment and attraction by connecting career-minded individuals with professional advancement opportunities and supporting our regional employers current and future workforce in northeast minnesota and northwest wisconsin. Welcoming community programming goal is to determine how we position northeast minnesota for success by providing programming/resources to elevate digital access, equity and inclusion, create welcoming communities, increase cultural fluency, and retain and attract talent. We believe this takes generosity, inclusiveness, engagement, and opportunity. Specific goals that emerge from conversations with underrepresented groups, surveys, input from the wc ac are to: 1) build community leadership capacity, 2) create partnerships to broaden community participation, 3) connect people and resources and 4) identify gaps to increase broadband access.”

“Part i line i - briefly describe the organizationss mission or most significant activities:northspan provides economic development consulting to form connections, build capacity and access capital. As contracted and full-service consultants, we offer a deep and diverse portfolio of services. Through process management, conversation facilitation, and expert navigation of complex challenges, we work to turn ideas into actions and accomplishments. This side of our work is funded entirely through private contracts with those who utilize our services, and, unlike our programming side, is not geographically limited.”