
WE HELP SMALL COMMUNITIES DO BIG THINGS
We work with cities, counties, organizations and small businesses
to help them be proactive and strategic about their development aspirations.



CEDA’s team of professionals collectively possess over 150 years of expertise in business development, project management, grant writing, strategic planning, marketing, and more!
CEDA’s team has a strong passion for the success of rural America!
CEDA assists communities and counties with their economic and community development needs, from in-house economic development staffing to special project or grant administration.
CEDA serves several counties and cities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Are you a rental or commercial property owner in the City of Red Wing?
Do you have aging foundations, leaking roof, or outdated windows?
Does your building need to be brought up to code?
Red Wing Housing & Redevelopment Authority (RWHRA) needs your expressed interest to apply for the SCDP application.
This program could provide eligible owners with low-interest and forgivable financing to update rental or commercial properties.
Latest News
June 2026 Newsletter
Our Towns, Our Future: Celebrating 40 Years of Making Big Things Happen
7 Rivers Small Business Development Grant
CEDA Communities Take Steps Toward Active Transportation Planning
Funding Ideas – Fueling Growth: Spotlighting CEDA’s Loan Department
Be Your Own Boss Camp held in Cresco
Upcoming Events
CEDA Regional Event in South Central Minnesota
CEDA Regional Event in Central Minnesota
CEDA Regional Event in Southeast Minnesota 1
CEDA Regional Event in Southeast Minnesota 2
CEDA Annual Meeting





