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 [...]

Group volunteer opportunities available NOW at White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. The White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf serves neighbors who live in or attend the White Bear Lake School District.  The organization is really fortunate to have a community of individuals and corporations that provides generous support financially and through food donations.  Sadly [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]