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Community Economic Development Associates

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Jackson, MN

Jackson Minnesota Economic Development

Jackson – Minnesota

The City of Jackson is located in southwestern Minnesota at the intersection of Interstate 90 and U.S. Hwy. 71

Nestled in a valley of the West Fork of the Des Moines River. Jackson is the largest city and the county seat of Jackson County. A historic downtown district features a variety of strong retail and service-based businesses.

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Dave Schmidt

Dave Schmidt

Community & Business Development Specialist
Jackson, MN
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Dave Schmidt joined CEDA in April 2021 as the Administrative Assistant in the Jackson, Minn., office. Prior to CEDA, Dave was the news director at the local radio station and has over 20 years of experience in purchasing, inventory and logistics management.
Growing up in a small town in north central Iowa, Dave has always enjoyed the perks of small town life. He is very active in the community and serves on the Boards for the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, Jackson Community Foundation and Friends of the Jackson County Libraries.

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Shelley Pohlman

Shelley Pohlman

Community and Business Development Specialist
Jackson, MN
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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
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Joe Maffit

Joe Maffit

Community & Business Development Specialist
Benson, MN
Dawson, MN
Murdock, MN
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Joe joined the CEDA team in October 2022 as a Community and Business Development Specialist for the cities of Benson, Dawson, and Murdock. He holds a Masters of Public Administration Degree from the University of South Dakota and a Bachelor of Arts from Morningside University. Prior to joining CEDA, he worked as the Organizational Evaluator for an intergovernmental collaborative serving Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, and Yellow Medicine Counties in Minnesota. Before coming to Minnesota, he served Western Iowa’s largest substance use treatment provider and with the Homeland Security Institute as an Associate Analyst. He brings experience from the federal, state, and county levels of government along with a passion for listening to different perspectives and building partnerships. Joe hails from Sergeant Bluff, IA. He looks forward to serving his communities and being part of CEDA.

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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Joe Maffit

Joe Maffit

Community & Business Development Specialist
Benson, MN
Dawson, MN
Murdock, MN
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Joe joined the CEDA team in October 2022 as a Community and Business Development Specialist for the cities of Benson, Dawson, and Murdock. He holds a Masters of Public Administration Degree from the University of South Dakota and a Bachelor of Arts from Morningside University. Prior to joining CEDA, he worked as the Organizational Evaluator for an intergovernmental collaborative serving Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, and Yellow Medicine Counties in Minnesota. Before coming to Minnesota, he served Western Iowa’s largest substance use treatment provider and with the Homeland Security Institute as an Associate Analyst. He brings experience from the federal, state, and county levels of government along with a passion for listening to different perspectives and building partnerships. Joe hails from Sergeant Bluff, IA. He looks forward to serving his communities and being part of CEDA.