Contributed by Kathleen Motzenbecker, Minnesota Trade Office Global business is on the rise and small companies in Minnesota are increasing their bottom line by selling products overseas. Many of them tap into funds provided by the Minnesota Trade Office to take that first step. This financial assistance comes in the form of the State Trade [...]
The Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) and the City of Vadnais Heights initiated a Business Retention & Expansion (B&E) survey project in January. The project has been an opportunity to reach out and assist local businesses while serving to strengthen the network of business and organizational leaders in the community. The Project completed [...]
Currently Minnesota employers do not have enough qualified candidates to fill many good-paying jobs. Preparing students for all the opportunities available to them will enable them to enjoy economic prosperity. It’s worth noting that Vadnais Heights has 55 manufacturing firms that employ about 2,000 people, and the average annual salary is $75,972 – the highest [...]
The St. Paul Growers Association will be launching a new Farmers Market in Vadnais Heights beginning Wednesday, June 22. The Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) has been working closely with the St. Paul Growers Association to bring this new amenity to the community. The origins of this initiative began with the City Center Task [...]
The Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) will begin to take nominations for its annual dinner awards beginning on May 16, 2016. Each year the VHEDC bestows business awards to area businesses for their professional success and contributions to the community. In 2015, there were three award recipients announced at the VHEDC Annual Dinner. Those [...]
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