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.
Claremont, MN
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Ellendale, MN
Ellendale – Minnesota
Ellendale is located about 82 miles south of the Twin Cities.
Ellendale is located 14 miles south of Owatonna and 16 miles north of Albert Lea at Interstate 35 and Highway 30.
Matt Durand
Matt Durand joined CEDA in August 2020. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management and a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership both from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Prior to joining CEDA, Matt has been involved in the construction industry as a project manager on residential, municipal, commercial, and stormwater projects. As a lifelong learner and collaborator, Matt has shared his construction experiences to students as a professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato and Dunwoody College of Technology. Matt’s areas of research are modular home construction, workforce housing, and stormwater management.
Matt is originally from Medford, Minn., and lives in Owatonna where he serves on board of the United Way of Steele County. He is an active volunteer in his community ranging from Knights of Columbus, Owatonna Forward, Blandin Community Leadership, and Cannon River Watershed Partnership events. Matt’s hobbies include volunteering, music, hiking, yoga, and spending time with his children, Gracyn and Calden.
Zumbrota, MN
Zumbrota – Minnesota
Zumbrota is located between the Twin Cities and Rochester off Highway 52.
Located along the North Fork of the Zumbro River and is home to the last functioning covered bridge in the state of Minnesota.
Dylan Armstead
Dylan became a member of the CEDA team in March 2021. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Hamline University and a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Prior to joining CEDA, Dylan had worked in the real estate industry for 8 years with most recently being a Real Estate Broker in the Twin Cities Metro. His combination of experience in both the public and private sector has aided his goals of best benefiting the needs of clients of all backgrounds.
Dylan was born and raised in Saint Paul but has a strong fondness for rural Minnesota. Having a passion for growing communities and aspiring to be a part of that growth, his goal is to aid the City of Zumbrota with the development of its industries for years to come.
Winnebago, MN
Winnebago – Minnesota
Winnebago is located approximately 35 miles south of Mankato on US Highway 169.
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Angie Stier
Angie Stier joined the CEDA team in 2021 and recently graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional studies and Geography from Minnesota State University Mankato. Prior to working with CEDA, Angie was a Landscape Designer for many years within the metro and Mankato areas, utilizing her previous degree in Landscape Design and Construction.
Angie grew up in a small Minnesota town and appreciates the simple pleasures that a small town offers. Being new to the economic development scene, she is looking to learn a lot during his position with CEDA. Angie enjoys working with people and communities in rural areas to develop and sustain the current quality of life for existing residents and future generations.
West Concord, MN
West Concord – Minnesota
West Concord is located 31 miles northwest of Rochester.
Named after Concord, New Hampshire.
