About Ling Becker

As the VHEDC’s Executive Director, Ling 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. She meets regularly with city and other government officials to assist with new development projects.

VHEDC New Officers and Board Members

By |2016-12-10T10:55:29-06:00December 10th, 2016|News|

Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) Announces New Board Members and Officers The VHEDC Board of Directors elected its 2017 officers and approved the ballot results of its new Board of Directors at their December 2016 Board Meeting held at North Oaks Golf Club. Officers for 2017 will include Becky Bjorgum, Vice President of Human [...]

VHEDC and Twin Cities North Chamber Host DEED Commissioner Shawntera Hardy

By |2017-08-09T10:58:10-05:00December 5th, 2016|News|

Workforce Development Challenges Policy Breakfast with Keynote Speaker DEED Commissioner Shawntera Hardy followed by a panel of experts COMMISSIONER SHAWNTERA HARDY DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  As Commissioner of the state's principal economic development agency, she is focused on:  creating jobs, promoting business recruitment, expansion, and retention, advancing state workforce training and development, and [...]

VHEDC Launches Northeast Metro Young Professionals Group

By |2017-08-09T10:58:10-05:00November 27th, 2016|News|

Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) Announces Inaugural Year of Northeast Metro Young Professionals Group The VHEDC announced it is  launching a Northeast Metro Young Professionals (NMYP) beginning in 2017. This initiative is a response to workforce development efforts to allow local businesses to offer unique experiences to employee while engaging an emerging group of [...]

VHEDC offers advertising deal with Press Publications

By |2017-08-09T10:58:10-05:00November 25th, 2016|Business Connect|

If your business has never advertised with Press Publications, here is a great incentive to give it a try. You get a chance to double your advertising dollars and impact with this special offer. Contact Vicki Dobson for more information and to take advantage of this offer!

VHEDC 2016 Awards Announced

By |2017-08-09T10:58:10-05:00November 5th, 2016|News|

Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) 2016 Awards Announced The Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation hosted its 2016 Annual Dinner on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Vadnais Heights Commons. Three annual business awards were presented to area businesses and organizations. The event included a keynote by Bill George.  Mr. George is senior fellow at [...]

Business Groups Hosts Local Legislative Debate

By |2017-08-09T10:58:10-05:00October 22nd, 2016|Events, News|

The Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation, White Bear Area Chamber, and the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce are hosting a local legislative debate for candidates in Senate District 42, and House Districts 42A and 42B. The debate will take place on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Fairfield Inn and Suites located at 1125 Co Rd [...]

Goal Setting: Breaking Through New Heights

By |2017-08-09T10:58:11-05:00October 10th, 2016|News|

OCTOBER Professional E.D.G.E Series: Everyone has goals, but not every organization helps their people to  accomplish them. Infuse your culture with the power of goal-setting and watch your team reach new heights. From his life-changing book, The GOAL Formula, Erik Therwanger will share the sales strategies and techniques he mastered to set and accomplish important goals, during challenging [...]

DuFresne Manufacturing Named a Winner for Minnesota Business Manufacturing Awards in the Corporate Image Category

By |2017-08-09T10:58:11-05:00October 9th, 2016|News|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Grace Bymark, Marketing & Sales Coordinator [email protected] 612.548.3470 MINNEAPOLIS, October 3, 2016 – DuFresne Manufacturing announced today that the company was a winner in the Corporate Image Award at the Minnesota Business Manufacturing Awards last Thursday. The award recognizes DuFresne’s work with 5 local high schools helping to develop manufacturing courses [...]

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