Vadnais Heights, Minnesota (September 15, 2017) — Marine accessory manufacturer MarineTech Products has partnered with Brunswick Boat Group to bring to market Panther XPS, a hybrid cable and hydraulic power steering system. “We’re so pleased to be working with such a strong company to unveil this unique power steering system,” says Larry Grundtner, President of [...]

Exactly three years after being hired part-time Independent Consultant/Executive Director of the VHEDC, Ling Becker was hired by the VHEDC Board to “go” full-time. Board President, Becky Bjorgum (VP of Human Resources at Innovize), says, “Ling is an energetic, go-getter, connection-maker and has taken VHEDC to a whole new level of providing economic development for [...]

This morning at its September Board of Directors meeting, the VHEDC board unanimously endorsed the White Bear Lake Area School ISD624's Local Operating Levy which will be on the November election ballot. The Board is truly proud and grateful for the important work the White Bear Lake Area School District does to prepare all students for successful [...]

VHEDC Announces 2017 Annual Dinner Keynote Speaker: Former MN Viking, Super Bowl Champion, and Pro Bowler, Matt Birk   Vadnais Heights, MN September 5, 2017   Each year the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation hosts, an annual dinner for the local business community. The evening consists of social hour, a silent auction to raise funds [...]

Many Minnesota employers – especially those in the manufacturing sector – have been struggling for years to find qualified job candidates. In 2015, the VHEDC Workforce Action Committee was launched to partner with local educational institutions and businesses to fill “the skills gap.” Century College, the first college in the region to install and implement [...]

Press Release: Date: July 14, 2017 From:  Ling Becker, VHEDC Executive Director (651-485-9532), Peg Thomas, Sundance Family Foundation Manager (612 822-8580) July 18, 2017 Wunderkammer: A Tech and Training Exploratorium of 21st Century Job Skills at the Maplewood YMCA Tuesday afternoon, July 18, 2017 1-4pm, Maplewood YMCA, 2100 White Bear Ave is the launch of the area’s [...]

For Immediate Release, Vadnais Heights, MN June 19, 2017 VHEDC Accepting Nominations for 2017 Business Awards The Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) is taking nominations for its annual business awards.  Each year the VHEDC bestows business awards to area businesses for their professional success and contributions to the community.  In 2016, there were three [...]

IPS CRANES ACQUIRES AMERICAN AND OHIO LOCOMOTIVE CRANE COMPANY Monday, June 5, 2017 St. Paul, Minn. IPS CRANES, a St. Paul-based custom crane manufacturer, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire American & Ohio Locomotive Crane Co. (AOLCrane™). The merger will enable IPS CRANES to achieve its mission to exceed [...]