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.”

“Due to a new accounting system, a thorough audit was conducted in regard to our accounts receivable contracts. We found that many items billed had been over contract and therefore not collectible. They had to be written off. We found other descrepancies that were incorrect. All corrections were shared with the board of directors and new financial statements were presented to the board for approval.”

“Consultants and contractualemily a alworth $20,475fredrika r mcmanus $22,800josie a strom $6,880kayla j dietzmann $16,933kristina m leatherman $35,329lasky consulting $11,730total $114,147”

“Part iii line 1 - briefly describe the organizations mission:our vision is to engage and elevate those we serve. Our mission is to improve the economic well-being of our clients by delivering workable, creative solutions that enhance their effectiveness. 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 accomplishmentsnorthspan 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 four programs that work to foster economic development an 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, the minnesota opportunity collaborative, and the upper minnesota film office. 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. The minnesota opportunity collaborative is a statewide partnership that seeks to inspire investment in designated opportunity zones. It brings together developers, investors, and community development entities to host a statewide project and zite directory, hold educational events, and share best practices on a regular basis.umfo promotes northeast minnesota as a location for contract filming of movies, documentaries, commercials, and related video media productions. It is the single point of contact for coordinated professional responses to prospect needs and expectations.”

“Part i line i - briefly describe the organizationss mission or most significant activities:northspan specializes in creative thinking, enterprising strategies, and systematic approaches to help businesses, communities, regions, and organizations prosper in a global economy. Our professional staff work cooperatively with economic development and community development partners throughout the region to leverage resources for measurable, sustainable results. As a private, nonprofit consulting firm, we work quietly and confidentially to move projects forward on time and on budget by providing critical gap capacity support that exceeds client expectations.”