Create Space, a new business recently opened in Vadnais Heights by Katie and Al Cooley, is a Do-It-Yourself studio where both experienced crafters and newbies gather to have fun while creating their own custom wood projects and home decor. Katie and Al were both born and raised in the White Bear Lake area and they [...]

Once again, the VHEDC and Press Publications will be hosting the NE Metro Community Business Expo at the Vadnais Sports Center. This year's event will be held on Sunday, April 30th from 11:00-3:00 pm. The event is open to the public and admission is free. The Expo allows participants to showcase their businesses and organizations [...]

Presented by Medical Alley Thursday, February 16, 2017 11:30 am to 1:00 pm North Oaks Golf Club Register HERE Minnesota’s unique historical contributions to care delivery and management, medical technology invention, innovation and entrepreneurship have earned it global recognition as the world’s Medical Alley.  In 2015, this leadership was recognized and forever enshrined in the [...]

(January 16, 2017) JP Staffing LLC, a specialized staffing agency based in Minnesota, has opened a new division named Merit Light Industrial. Since founding in March of 2009, JP Staffing has had multiple client requests to assist with warehouse and other light industrial type needs.  We have had to say no as we didn’t have [...]

Jeremy Weston knows the value of a comfortable pair of shoes. That's because he has been introducing himself to the residents in Vadnais Heights. Weston is a financial advisor for the financial services firm Edward Jones, and his neighborhood visits demonstrate the Edward Jones way of doing business - face to face. Before a new [...]

Thanks to so many who have helped VHEDC have an amazing year. Highlights -included having Bill George at our sold out Annual Dinner! We were also thrilled to help so many new businesses open in the community including Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, Punch Pizza, Starbucks, Peoples Bank Midwest, and Pet Supplies Plus to name just [...]

At the December 21 Council Meeting, the city held a reception honoring outgoing Mayor Marc Johannsen and Council Member Jerry Auge for their years of service. After almost 22 years on the Council, Mayor Johannsen had decided not to run for reelection.Marc Johannsen was elected as a Council Member in November 1994, and began his [...]