In partnership with the City of Vadnais Heights, the VHEDC  is excited to announce the implementation of a local economic development program beginning in early 2016. Both organizations will be working closely with the University of Minnesota’s Extension Office on a Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) Survey Project.

The upcoming project provides an opportunity to obtain feedback from businesses using a survey tool prepared to identify, among other items, the businesses’ needs and concerns. The visits will occur between mid-February and mid-March in 2016 and are conducted by local business and organizational leaders. The information gathered will be reviewed by a local task force of community leaders who will help formulate future economic development initiatives for the City.

Businesses will be selected for participation in the project with consideration to a variety of factors, including a random selection process. If selected, businesses will be notified in January of their opportunity to participate. All information collected is confidential and only reported in aggregate. Businesses can request to have specific concerns or issues addressed, and follow ups will be made.

We welcome any business in Vadnais Heights to request a visit and participation in the program.  If your business would like to interviewed as a part of the BR&E effort, please contact VHEDC Executive Director, Ling Becker.

Thanks to the following people who will be serving in the BR&E Survey Project Task Force: Bob Arvold (Enterprise Minnesota), Wes Beedon (Peoples Bank Midwest), Karyn Berg (Ramsey County Workforce Solutions), Becky Bjorgum (Innovize), Mike Bowen (CBRE), Micheal Cady (Resurgent Consulting/VH Resident), Ed Cailler (VH Planning Commision), Brian Carnes (Premier Bank/VH Planning Commission), Evan Cordes (VH Safety Committee), Marguerite DeFore (Central Bank), Barbara Hall (Cottages of VH), Blake Huffman (Ramsey County Commissioner), Ed Jambor (Lake Area Bank), Megan Livgard (GreaterMSP), Robert Morse (MidCountry Bank), Bill Nelson (Innovative Office Solutions), Larry Raddatz (Century College), Linda Reber (All Medical Personnel), Bruce Sayler (Connexus Energy), Kathi Schaff (MN Chamber), Thomas Voegele (Comcast Business), Grant Weber (North Star Council Boys Scouts of America), Kristine Wehrkamp (White Bear Lake Area Schools). 

BR&E Survey Project Leadership Team:
Ling Becker (VHEDC), Carie Fuhrman (City of VH), Debby Gustafson (Twin Cities Metro CDC), Marc Johannsen (City of VH Mayor) Gerry Urban (Urban's Farm & Greenhouses), Kevin Watson (City of VH). 

First of its kind in our area!
Northeast Community Expo

Mark you calendars!
Sunday, May 1, 2016
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Vadnais Heights Sports Center

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In 2016 VHEDC is excited to partner with Press Publication to host and coordinate an inaugural Northeast Community Business Expo.

The Expo will allow participants showcase their businesses and organizations to the community at a family-friendly event, which includes entertainment, food and demonstrations by exhibitors. The Expo is a great way to connect commerce and community. This is an opportunity for businesses and organizations to meet/greet with area residents while involving many groups including schools, service groups to showcase themselves.

FREE FAMILY FUN with activities & entertainment.

Exhibitor Rates (Includes professional piping and draping, electrical extra). Space is limited!
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• VHEDC Investor â€“ $295.00
• White Bear Area Chamber/Hugo Business Association – $315.00
• Open Rate – $375.00
• Non-Profit - $250.00
• Late Fee – $60.00 (after March 31, 2016)
• Electrical Add On – $75.00