2011 First time attendee Scholarships have been awarded! Congratulations to:
- Abby Schafer, City of Brooklyn Park - Victoria Holthaus, City of Freeport
2011 UMD Basic Economic Development Course Scholarships have been awarded! Full Tution Scholarship!
- Jennifer Hassebroek, City of Oakdale - Erika O'Brien, Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corporation - Nikki Pieratos, Bois Forte Band of Chippewa - Alan Cottingham, City of North Branch - Luke Bauman, Wright County Economic Development Partnership
2011 Community Internship Grants
- Barnesville EDA - Benton County - City of Brooklyn Park - Hutchinson Economic Development Authority - City of Oakdale - Seward Redesign, Inc. - North St. Paul
The Minnesota Economic Development Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 private non-profit corporation formed for the purpose of building stronger Minnesota communities through economic development outreach, education, training and research initiatives.
Since its formation in 2003, the Foundation has been committed to cultivating "next generation" economic and community development leaders as a means of building capacity within Minnesota communities that share the goal of sustaining local economic vitality. Matching driven professionals with communities and organizations with a commitment to economic development action produces measurable outcomes for the individuals and communities that the Foundation supports.
The Foundation counts among its many operational and financial partners private corporations including banks, law firms, construction and real estate firms, professional services firms and non-profit entities in addition to a variety of local, county, regional and state government units. To date, more than 50 individuals and organizations have contributed financially to support and sustain the Foundation's mission. In addition to ongoing partner support, we welcome the addition of new partners who wish to join in and help the Foundation make even greater strides in the future.
The Foundation invites you to explore the opportunities available to you and your organization to benefit from, or contribute to the worthy mission of the Foundation, and we welcome your involvement in working with us in "building stronger Minnesota communities"!
Sincerely,
MINNESOTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Tim Clawson Chair
Have you noticed our new name?
SAME MISSION, SAME PARTNERS, MORE OPPORTUNITIES!
The Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM) Foundation changed its name to the Minnesota Economic Development Foundation in 2010. This change is a reflection of the expanded scope and opportunities for the Foundation and its partners to continue making positive impacts with communities and economic development professionals throughout Minnesota. While our mission of ooportunities and partnerships ahead. Thank you for you interest and on-going support of the Minnesota Economic Development Foundation.
