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

Goodhue County Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Program

Area We Serve

CEDA Map of Locations

 

 

CEDA is contracted with five counties and 58 cities in Greater Minnesota, as well as Howard County, Iowa to assist with their economic and community development needs, from in-house economic development staffing to special projects and grant administration.

Updated Aug. 14, 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

CEDA Team Member Creates Podcast to Educate Students About Workforce Opportunities

Hayfield EDA receives $10,000 SMIF Grant to facilitate city’s new Healthy Hayfield Supply Reimbursement Grant Program

Harmony, MN Receives CEDA-Authored Grant for Ambulance Equipment

Kasson EDA Assists in Co-Working Space Development

CEDA Team Member helps Veterans realize their dream of a Memorial Park in Stewartville.

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