Over 40 years strong: The VHEDC was founded in 1984 by a group of community and business leaders concerned about the economic growth of Vadnais Heights and the NE Metro Area.
The VHEDC is a private, non-profit organization established to further economic development in the City of Vadnais Heights and the northeast metro area. Unlike most economic development agencies, the VHEDC is independent of any governmental entity.
The VHEDC is comprised of local business leaders who are focused on creating new job opportunities, retaining existing jobs, and expanding the tax base of our area. Businesses invest in the organization both with their financial commitment as well as service on committees.
What We Do
Offer
Offer
opportunities to network, gain business education, and serve the community
Lead
Lead
partnerships in conjunction with other economic development partnersServe
Serve
as a conduit for business resources at local, regional, and state levels
Advocate
Advocate
for local business concerns, and speaking as a unified voice
Facilitate
Facilitate
business
expansion
and
retention
Promote
Promote
Vadnais Heights and the surrounding areas
Encourage
Encourage
improvements in infrastructure necessary for economic growthSupport
Support
workforce and training efforts that benefit the area
Listen
Listen
and respond to local business concerns with confidentialityCelebrate
Celebrate
business achievement with annual business awardsWe’re Committed to You
The organization’s mission is overseen by a board of directors representing a cross-section of industries and organizations from throughout the northeast metro. The VHEDC’s Executive Director is the primary point person for the organization and works to carry out the directive of the board as well as all the investors of the VHEDC.
The VHEDC’s Executive Director meets regularly with city and other government officials to assist with new development projects. Our organization works closely with local, regional, and state financial resources. We assist with site selection services while serving as a conduit for business connections for businesses desiring to grow or expand in the area.
The VHEDC encourages new investors to be active in the organization. By working on one or more of our committees, a business can have a great impact on the issues.
We Work With Everyone
Whether you’re a citizen or a business owner, we want to help you have greater job opportunities and consumer choices. Here are just a few of the people we work with:
