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Community Economic Development Associates

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Claremont, MN

Claremont MN Economic Development

Claremont – Minnesota

Claremont is located off Highway 14 between Rochester and Owatonna.

An ideal location in Southeast Minnesota and central to two major highways – Highway 52 and Interstate 35.

  • County: Dodge
  • Region: Southeast MN
  • Zip Code: 55924
  • City Website
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Robert Harris

Robert Harris

Community & Business Development Specialist
Claremont, MN
Ellendale, MN
Mapleton, MN
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Robert joined the CEDA team in 2019 (and rejoined in 2021). He is a graduate of Carleton College and holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies with a specialty in development and conservation. As an undergrad, Robert was the co-founder and director of Heart of the Heartland, a workforce development initiative focused on agriculture in southern Minnesota.

Prior to joining CEDA, Robert worked for the largest regional chamber of commerce in MN as the Public Policy and Employer Engagement Manager. In this role, he extensively engaged stakeholders from the private, public and nonprofit sectors to advance priorities related to transportation, housing and workforce development in the metro region.

Robert’s goal is to bring a holistic and creative lens to community and economic development.

West Concord, MN

West Concord MN Economic Development

West Concord – Minnesota

West Concord is located 31 miles northwest of Rochester.

Named after Concord, New Hampshire.

  • County: Dodge
  • Region: Southeast MN
  • Zip Code: 55985
  • City Website
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Zach Bubany

Zach Bubany

Community & Business Development Specialist
West Concord, MN
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Zach became a member of CEDA in May 2020, and was raised in Spring Valley, MN. He has deep ties in rural communities, and loves the family aspect of these small towns. He is a current student at the University of Minnesota-Morris, and is working towards a Bachelor’s degree in economics and political science. Zach is new to the economic development scene and is looking to learn a lot during his position with CEDA. He is willing to help CEDA and the communities it works with in any way he can.

Hayfield, MN

Hayfield MN EDA

Hayfield – Minnesota

Hayfield is a small town between Austin and Rochester.

Hayfield prides itself with a booming local economy with over 40 local businesses.

  • County: Dodge
  • Region: Southeast MN
  • Zip Code: 55940
  • City Website
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Rebecca Charles

Rebecca Charles

Community and Business Development Specialist
Hayfield, MN
Rushford Village, MN
Spring Grove, MN
Spring Grove Real Estate Group LLC
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Rebecca joined the CEDA team in May of 2017. Rebecca has a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the University of Wales, Swansea, and Bachelor of Science in Political Science from South Dakota State University. She has spent the past 15 years working on/leading political campaigns for both local and national candidates, as well as issue based campaigns.

Rebecca’s interest in rural economic development stems from her experiences working with rural communities during her political career, where she heard about the needs and difficulties facing rural communities across the nation. She has a strong desire to help to make positive changes for rural America.

Mantorville, MN

Mantorville Minnesota Economic Development

Mantorville – Minnesota

 
 
 

Manterville is about 18 miles west of Rochester.

Located along the South Branch of the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River. Known as the source for Mantorville Limestone.

  • County: Dodge
  • Region: Southeast MN
  • Zip Code: 55955
  • City Website
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Alexandria Slocum

Alexandria Slocum

Operations & Training Specialist
Mantorville, MN
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Alexandria joined the CEDA team in June 2022 as the Operations and Training Specialist. In addition, she will be working with the Mantorville community!

Alexandria has a bachelors and masters in Elementary Education from WSU-Rochester. In addition, she has a masters in Management and Leadership from WGU. Alexandria has a background as a kindergarten teacher, operations director, sales, administrative, and so much more. She grew up in Utica, MN and graduated high school from St. Charles. Alexandria loves to stay busy so she also is a coach for St. Charles High School Fall Cheer and Winter Dance Team, photographer for Slocum Studios, and a travel agent. In all of her free time, she also loves to volunteer as Ms. Global United Lifetime Queen.

 

Dodge County, MN

Dodge County MN Economic Development

Dodge County – Minnesota

Dodge County is located in southeastern Minnesota.

  • Mantorville (county seat)
  • Claremont
  • Dodge Center
  • Hayfield
  • Kasson
  • West Concord
  • County Website
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Laura Qualey

Laura Qualey

Community & Business Development Specialist
Cannon Falls, MN
Dodge County, MN
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Laura joined CEDA in April 2020 as an Economic & Business Specialist for Cannon Falls and Dodge County. Laura has a background in sales, marketing, management and digital marketing and has been an advocate for Cannon Falls businesses over her lifetime. Before CEDA, Laura worked as a Marketing Director for a Minnesota based community bank and served as a board member for the Cannon Falls Education Foundation for almost 15 years.

Laura is originally from North Dakota (Go Bison!) and grew up with entrepreneurs for parents. She got the retail bug early and when her family moved to Minnesota, she continued to work for her father’s business and learned the value of supporting local merchants. Laura is passionate about keeping rural America thriving and relevant!

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