The VHEDC Board is comprised of business leaders from the Vadnais Heights Area businesses who have an interest in the seeing the business climate thrive. Directors are elected to 2-year terms, and they meet monthly to foster, develop and implement creative networking, business development, and positive outcomes for the business community as a whole.
Each month the VHEDC Board of Directors holds its meetings at an area business. This format of “On-Location” Board Meetings creates multiple opportunities. It allows VHEDC Board Members to interact directly with area businesses to more tangibly understand the challenges and opportunities facing area business leaders.
The meetings also allow area businesses an opportunity to host a meeting. Meetings are generally held the first Wednesday of each month from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 am. If your business is interested in hosting a Board Meeting, please contact our Executive Director for more information.
Tell us why you joined the VHEDC and whether others should participate as well:
Peoples Bank Midwest joined VHEDC to partner with other like minded individuals and companies who want to promote economic growth in the community. Our bank’s staff has enjoyed being a part of VHEDC, working on several volunteer committees has allowed our staff to continue to develop their skill set. Frequently we recommend to area businesses the benefit of joining the organization as a way get connected in the local business community.
Joining VHEDC is an opportunity for me to learn more about the community, network with other business professionals in the area and meet the city leaders. It also allows me to better understand the opportunities and challenges that face the community and gives me an opportunity to give back.
Our company is located in the Vadnais Heights community and I wanted to do my part to contribute to the betterment of the business climate. I think having a strong network of support from nearby businesses only helps to ensure success for all.
Our company is located in the Vadnais Heights community and I wanted to do my part to contribute to the betterment of the business climate. I think having a strong network of support from nearby businesses only helps to ensure success for all.
H.B. Fuller is a major employer in the Vadnais Heights. It is a great opportunity for me to represent the company and to connect with the community.
I originally joined the VHEDC for an opportunity to network with other business people in our community. Although that has been a great opportunity, I have also gained a lot of helpful resources to help our company continue running successfully in the best and worst of economic times.To have a source of experts willing to help you when the need arises has been absolutely priceless. The best example of this type of neighborly team work came to us when they proposed using Talmage Circle as an avenue to relocate the extra dirt generated when they were building the new Sports Dome. I had many concerns for the safety of our children and their parents with hundreds of construction trucks coming back and forth in front of our business. The relationships we had gained with City of Vadnais Heights, the City Council, the City planner and the construction company themselves through the help of VHEDC was instrumental in allowing us to come up with a compromise that assured me our business (our families) would not be negatively effected by this development in our community. The teamwork and support we received from our surrounding businesses made what originally looked like a very difficult time into a very safe and painless experience.
The general rule is, if you have a problem that you feel like you don’t have the resources to solve, just ask for some help. Chances are at least one of the members of the VHEDC can help guide you to a solution. It is as simple as being a good neighbor. If businesses in our community are thriving and succeeding it will benefit us all!
The VHEDC keeps its members informed and actively participates in relationships with businesses, the city and our community to keep everyone connected!
I am excited to join the board for several reasons! The community has been good to me both professionally and personally and this is a way to give back some of my time and experience to a great organization in the area. I greatly enjoy strategic planning and hope to offer my own experience as a value. It is also my hope to continue developing professionally by learning from the collective board members throughout the experiences that we will undoubtedly share.
