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The Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission (AAEDC) has been instrumental to the growth of businesses and communities in the Alexandria Area and Douglas County since its formation in 1990. From helping businesses start-up or relocate to the area, to working on long-term goals of expansion, as well as providing information and leadership for numerous community initiatives, the AAEDC serves as a catalyst for industry and community in the area.

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Always a vibrant area, Greater Mankato has steadily grown into a thriving regional center, with a population of 97,476 in 2009 (an increase of 9% since 2000). Designated an MSA in December 2008, the Greater Mankato region’s unique combination of assets makes it a place people want to live and businesses want to locate. With a strong and diversified business climate, comprehensive supply chain availability in many key industries, extensive trade area, talented workforce with five higher education institutions and attractive livability features for employees, you’ll want to get to know Greater Mankato.

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The Partnership is often the first point of contact for businesses seeking information about land, buildings, financing and resources in the Greater St. Cloud Area of Central Minnesota. Less than an hour from the Twin Cities, our region boasts seven colleges and universities with thriving manufacturing, higher education, financial and business services and retail sectors. Ask about our tax-free Job Opportunity Building Zone incentives.

State Contact Information:

Mark Lofthus, Director, Business and Community Division
Minnesota Dept. of Employment & Econ. Dev.
1st National Bank Bldg.
332 Minnesota St., E200
St. Paul, MN 55101-1351
651-259-7432
Fax: 651-296-5287

Information On State Taxes:

Minnesota Dept. of Revenue
600 N. Robert St.
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-296-3781

Inward Investment :

Ed Dieter
Minnesota Trade Office
332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200
St. Paul, MN  55101
Tel: 1-651-259-7489
Fax: 1-651-296-3555
ed.dieter@state.mn.us
http://www.exportminnesota.com Larry Nelson, Mgr., Econ. Dev.
Alliant Energy
100 N. Broadway
Albert Lea, MN 56007
800-937-0177
Fax: 507-373-0853

Nancy Norr, Mgr., Reg. Dev.
Minnesota Power
30 W. Superior St.
Duluth, MN 55802
218-723-3913
Fax: 218-723-3915

East Central Energy
412 N. Main St.
P.O. Box 39
Braham, MN 55006
763-445-6015
Fax: 320-396-4114

Otter Tail Power Co.
216 S. Cascade
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-739-8200

Ken Stabler, Mgr., Econ. Dev.
Xcel Energy
414 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-330-5834
Fax: 612-573-9385

Lawrence Johnston, Dir. Corp. Dev.
S. Minn. Mun. Power Agency
500 First Ave. S.W.
Rochester, MN 55902-3303
507-285-0478
Fax: 507-292-6414

Black Hills Energy
P.O. Box 4660
Carol Stream, IL 60197
888-890-5554

BLOOMING PRAIRIE
Michelle Vriece, Exec. Dir.
Blooming Prairie Dev. Corp.
138 Highway 218 S.
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
507-583-0052
Fax: 507-583-4520

BROOKLYN PARK
Robert Schreier, Dev. Dir.
City of Brooklyn Park
5200 85th Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
763-424-8000
Fax: 763-493-8391

CAMBRIDGE
Stan Gustafson, Dir.
Cambridge EDA
300 3rd Ave. N.E.
Cambridge, MN 55008
763-552-3209
Fax: 763-689-6801

COON RAPIDS
Marc Nevinski, Dir., Comm. Dev.
Cty. of Coon Rapids
11155 Robinson Dr.
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
763-767-6430
Fax: 763-767-6573

FAIRMONT
Mike Humpal, Econ. Dev. Dir.
City of Fairmont
100 Downtown Plaza
Fairmont, MN 56031
507-238-9461
Fax: 507-238-9469

FARIBAULT
Kim Clausen, Community Development Coordinator
Faribault County
208 1st Ave NW
Faribault, MN 55021
507-333-0375
Fax: 507-384-0507

GRAND MARAIS
Matt Geretschlaeger, Exec. Dir.
Cook Cty. Econ. Dev.
15 N. Broadway
P.O. Box 597
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-387-3067
Fax: 218-387-3018

GRAND RAPIDS
Peter McDermott, Pres.
Itasca EDC
12 N.W. Third St.
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-9411
Fax: 218-327-2242

HIBBING
Lory Fedo, Pres./CEO
Hibbing Area C. of C.
P.O. Box 727
Hibbing, MN 55746
218-262-3895
Fax: 218-262-3897

INVERGROVE HEIGHTS
Jennifer Gale, Pres.
River Heights C. of C.
5782 Black Shire Path
Invergrove Heights, MN 55076
651-451-2266
Fax: 651-451-0846

LAKEVILLE
Dave Fellon, Pres.
Progressive Rail Inc.
21778 Highview Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-985-7245
Fax: 952-985-7626

MAPLE GROVE
Alan A. Madsen, City Admin.
City of Maple Grove
12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy.
Maple Grove, MN 55311
763-494-6000
Fax: 763-494-6420

MINNEAPOLIS
Todd Klingel, Pres./CEO
Minneapolis Regional C. of C.
81 S. 9th St., Ste. 200
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-370-9100
Fax: 612-370-9195

PRESTON
Tom Byrne, Chair
Preston EDA
P.O. Box 657
Preston, MN 55965
507-765-2153
Fax: 507-765-2794

REDWOOD FALLS
Julie Rath, Econ. Dev. Spec.
Redwood Area Dev. Corp.
P.O. Box 481
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
507-637-4004
Fax: 507-637-4082

ROCHESTER
Gary W. Smith, Pres.
Rochester Area Econ. Dev.
220 S. Broadway, Ste. 100
Rochester, MN 55904
507-288-0208
Fax: 507-282-8960

SAINT PAUL
Kristofer Johnson, Pres.
Saint Paul Area C. of C.
401 N. Robert St., Ste. 150
Saint Paul, MN 55101
651-223-5000
Fax: 651-223-5119

SPRING VALLEY
Cathy Enerson, Dir., Econ. Dev.
City of Spring Valley
201 S. Broadway
Spring Valley, MN 55975
507-346-7367
Fax: 507-346-7249

ST. CLOUD
Henry Fischer, Dev. Dir.
St. Cloud EDP
110 6th Ave. S.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
320-656-3816
Fax: 320-251-0081

ST. PETER
Russ Wille, Comm. Dev. Dir.
City of St. Peter
227 S. Front St.
St. Peter, MN 56082
507-934-0661
Fax: 507-934-4917

WASECA
Pete Giovannini, Econ. Dev. Dir.
Waseca City Hall
508 S. State St.
Waseca, MN 56093
507-835-3840
Fax: 507-835-8871

WELLS
Austin Bleess, Comm. Dev. Dir.
Wells EDA
125 S. Broadway
Wells, MN 56097
507-553-6373
Fax: 507-553-5202