Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA)

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Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA) We help small communities do big things

Are you passionate about rural revitalization, local business growth, and making a lasting impact in Northern Minnesota?...
10/22/2026

Are you passionate about rural revitalization, local business growth, and making a lasting impact in Northern Minnesota? CEDA is looking for a full-time Community and Business Development Specialist to serve Itasca County and Northern Minnesota.

In this role, you'll work directly with local business owners, community leaders, and economic development partners to help strengthen rural America.

For more information and to view the full job description, please visit:

https://www.cedausa.com/community-and-business-development-specialist-itasca-county-mn-grand-rapids/

10/16/2026

For 40 years, CEDA has been dedicated to strengthening rural communities, driving economic growth, and supporting local businesses and leaders across our region. From grant administration and community planning to economic development, our mission has always been to help small communities do BIG things!

Watch our 40th anniversary highlight video to look back at our journey and see how we can continue to build a brighter future together.

Thank you to our partners, community leaders, and team members who have made these 40 years possible. Here's to 40 more years of helping small communities do BIG things!

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Please join us, as CEDA's Entrepreneurial Programs Manager Cameron Payne presents The Rural Business Growth Playbook in ...
09/03/2026

Please join us, as CEDA's Entrepreneurial Programs Manager Cameron Payne presents The Rural Business Growth Playbook in Grand Rapids, Minnesota on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rural-business-growth-playbook-tickets-1999714542026?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Rural Business Growth Playbook

Growing a business in rural Minnesota takes more than a good idea. It takes the right help at the right moment. Funding when you need it. A connection you didn't know existed. A tool that turns a vague plan into a real one. The problem isn't that the resources aren't out there. They are. Grants, programs, funding, organizations built to help you scale. The problem is that nobody hands you a map. This workshop is the map.

You'll walk through the small business ecosystem across Northern Minnesota and meet the people and programs already positioned to help. Business owners will learn how to spot the support they need and connect with the right provider before a problem becomes a crisis. City staff, EDA teams, and community leaders will learn how to get the businesses in their towns plugged into resources they're leaving on the table.

Then you leave with something to use. The toolkit includes a one-page business planning guide, design thinking tools, a list of resource providers, and more for the behind-the-scenes work that keeps a business moving. Whether you own the business or you're the one trying to help it grow, you'll leave knowing who can help, what they can do, and how to turn those connections into something real.

Interested in learning more about the LOIS platform that Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation uses to share commer...
08/27/2026

Interested in learning more about the LOIS platform that Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation uses to share commercial building and property sites for sale?

Attend this free training session, hosted by CEDA”s 7 Rivers Alliance and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation on Sept. 9

40 years of Strengthening Communities!As we continue celebrating CEDA 40th Anniversary, we're proud to shine a spotlight...
08/25/2026

40 years of Strengthening Communities!

As we continue celebrating CEDA 40th Anniversary, we're proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible team serving South Central Minnesota.

Every day, our employees work alongside local leaders, businesses, organizations, and residents to help communities grow stronger and be better prepared for the future. Their dedication, passion and commitment are what make CEDA's mission possible.

Today, we celebrate these talented employees who bring innovative ideas, trusted partnerships, and a deep love for their communities to everything they do. Thank you for making a lasting impact across South Central Minnesota!

Join us in recognizing these amazing employees and thanking them for all that they do to help small communities do BIG things.

Stronger communities don't happen by accident - they're built by people like you!If you haven't, make sure you register ...
08/24/2026

Stronger communities don't happen by accident - they're built by people like you!

If you haven't, make sure you register for CEDA's upcoming Annual Meeting on October 2! Come celebrate regional achievements, discover upcoming community projects, connect with rural leaders dedicated to helping create economic growth and help CEDA celebrate 40 years!

Register today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-ceda-annual-meeting-tickets-1992833116497?aff=oddtdtcreator

As CEDA continues to celebrate 40 years of helping small communities do BIG thigs, we recently held a celebration in Man...
08/21/2026

As CEDA continues to celebrate 40 years of helping small communities do BIG thigs, we recently held a celebration in Mantorville, MN.

To mark this major milestone, U.S. Representative Brad Finstad presented CEDA staff with a U.S. flag flown over the Capital in Washington, D.C. in honor of the work that CEDA has done over 40 years for rural America.

Small towns are the backbone Greater Minnesota, and CEDA's hard work helps to ensure that rural economies continue to grow, innovate, and thrive.

Thank you to the dedicated staff and leaders who have spent the last 40 years making a real difference for our local businesses and communities. Here's to the next 40!

Blue Earth REV hosted the first MBFFA Food & Ag Tour on August 5, bringing together local business owners, producers, re...
08/20/2026

Blue Earth REV hosted the first MBFFA Food & Ag Tour on August 5, bringing together local business owners, producers, resource partners, and community leaders for an afternoon focused on the food and agriculture industry across their region.

The tour included stops at Blue Earth Stockyards, The Country Butcher Shop in Easton, and St. Germaine Simmentals near Winnebago, where participants heard directly from each business and got a closer look at their operations.

The day wrapped up at MTS Farms & Events with dinner and speakers focused on agriculture, education, entrepreneurship, and economic development in rural communities.

More than just a tour, the event created an opportunity to build connections between businesses, community leaders, and regional resources while highlighting the important role food and agriculture plays in creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and strengthening rural economies.

The tour was made possible through the MBFFA Grant, a partnership between Blue Earth REV, GreenSeam, and Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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1500 Highway 52 S
Chatfield, MN
55923

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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(507) 867-3164

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