CEDA

Community Economic Development Associates

South Central

Mapleton, MN

Mapleton, MN

Mapleton – Minnesota

Mapleton is a city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.

  • County: Blue Earth
  • Region: South Central
  • Zip Code: 56065
  • City Website
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Jack Wheeler

Jack Wheeler

Community & Business Development Specialist
Le Sueur, MN
Mapleton, MN
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Jack joined CEDA in May 2024 after graduating with his Masters in Public Administration and Community Management from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Before coming to CEDA, Jack worked in event planning, and found his passion connecting communities via events. In his free time Jack enjoys watching the Minnesota Vikings, walking dogs at BENCHS, and trying new coffee spots!

Currently I work for Mapleton, MN and Le Sueur, MN. I also do workforce development for Tri City United and for Le Sueur Henderson High Schools.

Sibley County, MN

Sibley County, MN

Sibley County – Minnesota

Sibley County is located in south central Minnesota.

  • Gaylord (county seat)
  • Arlington
  • Gibbon
  • Green Isle
  • Henderson
  • Le Sueur (part)
  • New Auburn
  • Winthrop
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Bryan Stading

Bryan Stading

Regional Director
Lake Crystal, MN
Sibley County, MN
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Bryan joined the CEDA team in August 2022. Bryan comes to us with years of experience with the Regional Center for Entrepreneurial Facilitation.

 
Civil Mediation Services 
CEDA team member Bryan Stading is “Qualified and Rostered” with the Minnesota State Court Administrator’s office as a Civil Mediator, also known as a “neutral.”    His experience is in business/commercial and general civil resolutions. 
There has been an increase of this type of service, and if you are in need of this type of service, contact us.
This service will not be part of a typical CEDA community support services contract but will be a separate stand alone contract
with multiple parties that could include a city, county, organization or business.

Lake Crystal, MN

Lake Crystal Minnesota

Lake Crystal – Minnesota

Lake Crystal is a city in Blue Earth County.

There are four lakes near the city. Crystal Lake, Lily Lake, Mills Lake, and Loon Lake. Crystal Lake is the largest and sits in the center of town providing access to a fishing pier, public landings, and warm and cold water sports.

  • County: Blue Earth
  • Region: South Central MN
  • Zip Code: 56055
  • City Website
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Bryan Stading

Bryan Stading

Regional Director
Lake Crystal, MN
Sibley County, MN
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Bryan joined the CEDA team in August 2022. Bryan comes to us with years of experience with the Regional Center for Entrepreneurial Facilitation.

 
Civil Mediation Services 
CEDA team member Bryan Stading is “Qualified and Rostered” with the Minnesota State Court Administrator’s office as a Civil Mediator, also known as a “neutral.”    His experience is in business/commercial and general civil resolutions. 
There has been an increase of this type of service, and if you are in need of this type of service, contact us.
This service will not be part of a typical CEDA community support services contract but will be a separate stand alone contract
with multiple parties that could include a city, county, organization or business.

Dawson, MN

Dawson MN by Joya Stetson

Dawson – Minnesota

Dawson is located on the prairies of west central Minnesota.

A progressive community that excels with excellent school and health care systems, promotion of new industry and the support of existing businesses.

  • County: Lac qui Parle
  • Region: Southwest MN
  • Zip Code: 56232
  • City Website

Benson, MN

Benson Minnesota

Benson – Minnesota

Benson is located about 130 miles west of the Twin Cities.

Benson is located along the Chippewa River and is the county seat for Swift County.

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Hillary Tweed

Hillary Tweed

West Central Regional Director
Benson, MN
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Hillary joined the CEDA team in February of 2020 as the Economic and Business Development Specialist for the City of Benson. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. Prior to joining CEDA, Hillary worked as an accounting controller in the private sector. This experience has provided Hillary with familiarity and understanding of a multitude of financial scenarios.

Originally from Mayville, North Dakota, Hillary has a deep-rooted passion for rural communities. She looks forward to serving her community.

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Laura Mitteness

Laura Mitteness

Community and Business Development Specialist
Benson, MN
Murdock, MN
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Laura joined the CEDA team in October 2023 as a Community and Business Development Specialist in the Cities of Benson and Murdock. She graduated from Mayville State University with a degree in Mathematics Education and decided after a decade of teaching to make a change. She grew up in a small town of Ada, MN in the Red River Valley where small-town development is key to the town’s survival. This knowledge and strong connection to her small town drives her passion for development in the communities she serves.  She is excited to build strong relationships within her communities and help them thrive! 

Laura lives outside of Benson with her husband and two young girls. If she is not watching some new show or movie on TV, she is playing with her kids outside or helping her husband with the cattle on his family farm.