Challenges in a tight labor market abound but so does optimism about the future

Challenges in a tight labor market abound but so does optimism about the future

BRAINERD Another busy summer season draws to a close across the lakes region punctuating a year of growth and construction as area cities upgrade infrastructure, housing options rise and new businesses join the community while others expand. “I’ve had lots of conversations with business owners and managers,” said Matt Kilian, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce president, when asked about the lakes area’s economy and development. “By nearly al…