Success Stories Made Here

History CEDA was created in 1986 as a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation then called the Southeastern Minnesota Development Corporation. In 2010, the agency became Community & Economic Development Associates (CEDA) as a result of increased interest and inquiries received from communities outside … Read more

WHO WE ARE

If you are a business seeking to start, expand, or relocate, then you have come to the right spot.

If you are are a community in need of developing or funding an economic or community development project, then you will find assistance here.

CEDA is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit agency headquartered in Chatfield, MN. Our 15+ employees are currently serving communities, businesses and residents throughout Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa.

News + Events

Congratulations to CEDA Director of Grants, Michelle Vrieze, As She Retires After 25 Years!

CEDA-Authored Articles Help Share Stories of Local Businesses in Stewartville, MN

CEDA Team Member is Helping to Attract Businesses to Blue Earth, MN with Billboards on I-90

Frazee, MN promotes city & local businesses through community brochure

CEDA Team Members Use Small Cities Development Program Grant to Inject $933,835.75 into Commercial and Rental Properties in Preston, MN

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TESTIMONIALS

CEDA IS ONE OF THE BEST INVESTMENTS ANY CITY COULD MAKE. THEIR STAFF HAS THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO MAKE NAVIGATING THE WATERS OF ATTRACTING BUSINESSES TO OUR CITY COME TRUE! THEY WOULD BE AN ASSET TO ANY TOWN.

Jimmie-John King
Mayor, Stewartville, MN

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