About CEDA

Community and Economic Development Associates

HISTORY

Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA) was established in 1986 as a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization called the Southeastern Minnesota Development Corporation.

In 2010, the agency responded to strong interest in its services beyond the original service territory and changed its name to CEDA to reflect our commitment to all of rural America. Today, CEDA serves all regions of Greater Minnesota, Northeast Iowa, and Western Wisconsin.

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

Community Support Programs for counties, cities or other organizations

Small Business Assistance

Grant Writing & Management Services

Administration Services

Community Planning & Development

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Michael P. Tuohy – Chair
COO – TUOHY Furniture, Chatfield, MN

Larry Anderson – Vice-Chair
President – Anderson Rural Network, LLC, Frost, MN

Gary Gooder – Secretary
President – Alum-Line Inc., Cresco, IA

Bill Rohe – Treasurer
President – Rohe & Associates, LLC., Rochester, MN

Brian Krambeer
President/CEO – MiEnergy, Rushford Village, MN and Cresco, IA

Dwayne Lee
Director of Business Development – 504 Corporation, Rochester, MN

Richard Bodensteiner
Owner – Automated Equipment, LLC., Red Wing, MN

Erin Sparks
Economic Development Lead – Great River Energy, Maple Grove, MN

Jimmie-John King
Mayor – City of Stewartville, MN

Becca Sell
Business Advisor – Think Bank, Rochester, MN

EMERITUS BOARD

The CEDA Emeritus Board is a committee of the Board of Directors. Board Members Emeritus have served on the Board of Directors with distinction and excellence, and individuals have participated in one or more of the organization’s activities (e.g., events, volunteerism, fundraising, government relations, networking, etc.). The Emeritus Board will meet annually to be provided organizational updates and input. The Emeritus Board has no minimum or maximum positions, length of appointment, or officers.

For more information, please contact CEDA CEO/President, Ron Zeigler, at 507-867-3164 or Ron.Zeigler@cedausa.com.