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City of Jordan Receives SolSmart Bronze Designation

The City of Jordan is pleased to announce it has earned the Bronze designation from SolSmart, a national program that recognizes cities that foster solar energy usage and remove obstacles to solar development at the local level. The City made changes to permitting, inspection, planning and zoning processes that will help solar companies reduce the cost of installations and pass those savings on to consumers.

The City currently receives 120% of electricity used for City purposes from community solar gardens, and understands the importance of lowering barriers to solar development. By receiving the Bronze SolSmart designation, Jordan is streamlining requirements and taking steps to encourage solar development. SolSmart is an initiative led by The Solar Foundation and the International City/County Management Association and funded by the US Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office.

For information on solar development in Jordan, please visit the City Website: http://jordanmn.gov/city-departments/planning-and-zoning-department/permits-applications-forms/solar-panels/ or contact Planning Intern, Lauren Walburg, at 952-492-7928.

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December 3, 2018 in News, Uncategorized

Business of the Week September 28, 2018

Business of the Week:  LCL Essential Oil Products
Essential oils used to make all natural products for your home, your children and for you! Soy candles, wax melts, lotion, eye cream, bath bombs and more!

 

All natural products for your home, your children and for you!

 I started using essential oils in 2015 for my family and I. Once I learned about how to use them I started making my own natural products for my family. I have two girls and wanted to be as natural as I could on what I would use for them! I started with slaves and lotions and it just kept going from there! I also dabbled in making my own soy candles and realizing how toxic a paraffin candle can be, I decided to start educating my friends and family about how we need to use more natural products. I would give them samples of different things to try and hearing how well my facial moisturizer or salves would work they encouraged me to start going to craft shows to sell!

So hear I am today… Working a full time job, 2 kids, a husband and a handful of barn animals, I still find time to create all of my “concoctions” as my husband calls them. I love seeing how they actually work for people and help with the situation they may have or burning that all natural non toxic soy candle in their home!

Some products also available at Radermacher’s in Jordan!

 
September 28, 2018 in Businesses, Community, News

MnDOT – 169 Resurfacing Project

MnDOT will be resurfacing US 169 from Jordan to just north of Belle Plaine, and from just south of Belle Plaine to Highway 19. MnDOT’s project website is http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy169belleplaineandjordan/. MnDOT’s contractor plans to start as soon as April 30th, depending on weather conditions.  Between Belle Plaine and Jordan, work will begin in early May on the southbound lanes. All traffic will be confined to the northbound lanes. In late June or in July, MnDOT will flip traffic from the northbound to southbound side. All US 169 traffic will be confined to two lanes (single lane each direction) until August 18th.

The project involves resurfacing of the 169 pavement and some access changes to driveways and intersecting roadways. Most significantly, the project involves construction of a ‘reduced conflict intersection’ design at Delaware Ave and US 169. More information on this type of layout is available at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/roadwork/rci/.

Questions regarding the project can be directed to: Kirsten Klein at kirsten.klein@state.mn.us.

Project Staging Map

April 18, 2018 in Community, News, Uncategorized

Business of the Week: March 21, 2018

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Business of the Week: Bluff Creek Boutique 

We are very excited to welcome Bluff Creek Boutique opening this weekend in Downtown Jordan!

Opening weekend hours will be:
Thursday 12pm – 7pm
Friday and Saturday 10am – 3pm
Bluff Creek Boutique is located at 232 Broadway St S.

Welcome to Bluff Creek Boutique where you will see the latest trends
mixed in with everyday classic essentials for women sizes S-3XL.

As a small town girl, moving to the bluffs of Southwest Minneapolis with my husband and 4 legged kids, my dream of owning my very own boutique became
a reality and Bluff Creek Boutique was born! From basic to trendy Bluff Creek Boutique
is all about comfort and style.  

As a small boutique owner, I take great pride in  exceptional customer service,
personal styling, as well as outstanding commitment to my clients.  

Thanks so much for visiting Bluff Creek Boutique!

Melissa

Find Bluff Creek Boutique at their website and on Facebook

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March 21, 2018 in Businesses, Community, Culture, News

Business of the Week March 8, 2018

Business of the Week: Kelly Educational Staffing

Jordan Public Schools has partnered with Kelly Educational Staffing (KES) to hire substitute teachers and paraprofessionals to provide quality education in the absence of our full time educators. If you have a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) and want to serve the community through helping to educate our children, Kelly Educational Staffing will help you get what’s called a “Short Call Substitute License.” Obtaining this license through the Minnesota Department of Education will enable you to substitute teach in Jordan!

KES will even train you in classroom management, lesson planning and teaching strategies so you feel prepared to start teaching right away! KES will offer trainings in Jordan as well as Burnsville. If you have any interest at all in supporting the schools as a substitute teacher or paraprofessional, you should contact Kelly Educational Staffing as soon as possible to learn more.

If you are someone with a high school diploma or bachelor’s degree who is interested in stepping up to substitute for our paraprofessionals or teachers when they are absent, please call Kelly Educational Staffing at 651-483-1233or email them at 3431@kellyservices.com. We look forward to working with you!

Minimum Requirements to work as a paraprofessional substitute:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Available for same day assignments
  • Minimum of 2 days per week availability
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Should possess good judgment and demonstrate ethical behavior
  • Additional Minimum Requirement to work as a Substitute Teacher:
  • Must hold a valid Minnesota Teaching License or have a Bachelor’s Degree (KES will help you get your license!)
  • Here are just a few of the terrific advantages of working with KES:
  • Weekly pay—stability of regular, frequent paychecks
  • Direct deposit—a time-saving convenience
  • 401(k) plan—saving for your future
  • Flexible work schedule—work when you want
  • Schedule your assignments—online or over the phone
  • Vacation/Holiday bonus pay—the bonus increases the more you work
  • com—online access to information and applications specifically for you
  • *Plus, we offer great benefit plans
  • Group medical—affordable coverage without deductibles
  • Prescription drugs—co-pay with low group rates
  • Vision care—co-pay for exams, frames, lenses, and contacts
  • Dental insurance—choice of two plan designs; choose your dentist
  • Group term life insurance—for employees, spouses, and dependent children
March 8, 2018 in Businesses, City Jobs, Community, News, schools, Uncategorized