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Rushford Village, MN

Rushford Village Economic Development

Rushford Village – Minnesota

Rushford Village surrounds the two cities of Peterson and Rushford Minnesota..

The City of Rushford Village is nestled in the Root River Valley between bluffs and State Forest Land and is near the Root River State Bike Trail and Root River.

  • County: Fillmore
  • Region: Southeast MN
  • Zip Code: 55962
  • 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.

Lanesboro, MN

Lanesboro MN Economic Development

Lanesboro – Minnesota

Lanesboro is located 40 miles southeast of Rochester.

Small vibrant town with the Root River and bike trail running through it.

  • County: Fillmore
  • Region: Southeast MN
  • Zip Code: 55949
  • Chamber Website
  • City Website

Watch the 2020 Regional Development Tour Video of Lanesboro

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Cathy Enerson

Cathy Enerson

Community & Business Development Specialist
Eyota, MN
Lanesboro, MN
Wabasha, MN
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Cathy is the EDA Director for two communities in southeastern Minnesota – Eyota and Lanesboro. Cathy joined the CEDA team in 2009, bringing with her vast knowledge of construction, real estate, finance, economics, budgeting, grant writing, and customer service. Cathy is a visionary with expertise in generating new ideas and solving problems. She has brought millions of grant dollars to the communities she serves. She has created pilot programs with the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation to bring succession planning to local businesses and with Greater Minnesota Housing to pilot revolving loan funds to revitalize rental housing above downtown commercial spaces. She has implemented main street renovations for three communities including partnering with CEDA grant writers to bring nearly $2 million dollars of small cities block grant funding to SE MN. Cathy works with the EDA Board in Preston to showcase area assets and strengthen the local economy, she is responsible for the creation of the National Trout Center, and a successful $10 million dollar State grant to build a MN State Veterans Home.

Cathy is a graduate of Mankato State with a degree in Finance and Economics, and she holds a MN Realtors License. Through her work, Cathy is a member of the Rochester Area Builders, the Preston Area Chamber, and the Southeast MN Association of Realtors.

Fillmore County, MN

Fillmore County MN Economic Development

Fillmore County – Minnesota

Fillmore County is located in southeastern Minnesota.

  • Preston (county seat)
  • Canton
  • Chatfield (part)
  • Fountain
  • Harmony
  • Lanesboro
  • Mabel
  • Ostrander
  • Peterson
  • Rushford
  • Rushford Village
  • Spring Valley
  • Whalan
  • Wykoff
  • County Website
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Chris Hahn

Chris Hahn

Community & Business Development Specialist
Fillmore County, MN
Spring Valley, MN
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Christopher Hahn is an independent business consultant in the Rochester, MN area with over 20 years of experience sports marketing, promotional product sales and business development. He has extensive experience with a diverse range of customers from local small businesses to Fortune 500 companies including pro-sport licensed properties like NASCAR, the NFL, NBA, and their partners.

Chris holds a Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and a Master’s Degree in Education Leadership from Winona State University. Most recently he co-authored and published a study in the American Journal of Business Education, with Winona State University and area partners, assessing the workforce development needs of Southeastern, MN as it relates to the role of higher education in workforce preparation.

Chris has also published research, developed content and facilitated workshops on the topic of personal branding. He has served as an adjunct instructor in the Marketing Department at Winona State University and remains active as an academic speaker at several regional universities including University of Wisconsin- Madison, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee and Winona State University.

Chris is an Eagle Scout and active volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America serving on the Gamehaven Council Executive Board as the Council Commissioner. Chris is a native of Winona, MN, and currently lives in St. Charles with his wife Kelly and two children.

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