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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 20+ employees are currently serving communities, businesses and residents throughout Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa.

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Area We Serve

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CEDA is contracted with five counties and 59 cities in Greater Minnesota, as well as Howard County, Iowa, and Northwest Illinois to assist with their economic and community development needs, from in-house economic development staffing to special projects and grant administration.

Updated Apr. 6, 2020

TESTIMONIALS

CEDA OFFERS THE CITY OF ST. CHARLES BOTH A COST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT APPROACH TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE NETWORKING AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT OUR CEDA REPRESENTATIVE MAKES GOES WELL BEYOND THE CITY LIMITS AND EXCEEDS THE SCOPE OF SERVICES WE CONTRACT FOR.

Nick Koverman
City Administrator, St. Charles, MN

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News + Events

Winnebago, MN Works With CEDA Team Member on Prioritizing Downtown

CEDA Team Member Collaborates to Create Collectively Cannon Falls Project

CEDA awarded $50,000 from the MN Disaster Recovery Fund for Coronavirus

Stewartville, MN Economic Development Authority Creates Cleaning and Safety Supply Program to Assist Businesses Amid COVID-19

CEDA Continues to Adapt to Provide Virtual Assistance

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