About CEDA

Community and Economic Development Associates

ABOUT CEDA

Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA) was established in 1986 as a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization called the Southeastern Minnesota Development Corporation.

HISTORY

Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA) was established in 1986 as a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization called the Southeastern Minnesota Development Corporation.

In 2010, the agency responded to strong interest in its services beyond the original service territory and changed its name to CEDA to reflect our commitment to all of rural America. Today, CEDA serves all regions of Greater Minnesota, Northeast Iowa, and Western Wisconsin.

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

Community Support Programs for counties, cities or other organizations
Community Support Program
Small Business Assistance
Grant Writing & Management
Rural Innovation
Planning & Development
Workforce Development
Agricultural Resources
City Administration

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Becca Sell – Chair
Business Advisor – Think Bank, Rochester, MN
Erin Sparks – Vice-Chair
Economic Development Lead – Great River Energy, Maple Grove, MN
Ryan McCarville – Secretary
Owner/Sales Manager – Camp-Site RV, Inc., Cresco, IA
Brian Krambeer – Treasurer
President/CEO – MiEnergy, Rushford Village, MN and Cresco, IA
Dwayne Lee – Director
Director of Business Development – SBA 504 Corporation, Rochester, MN
Jack Evenson – Director
Mayor – City of Benson, MN
Michael P. Tuohy – Past Chair
COO – TUOHY Furniture, Chatfield, MN

EMERITUS BOARD

The CEDA Emeritus Board is a committee of the Board of Directors. Board Members Emeritus have served on the Board of Directors with distinction and excellence, and individuals have participated in one or more of the organization’s activities (e.g., events, volunteerism, fundraising, government relations, networking, etc.). The Emeritus Board will meet annually to be provided organizational updates and input. The Emeritus Board has no minimum or maximum positions, length of appointment, or officers.For more information, please contact CEDA CEO/President, Ron Zeigler, at 507-867-3164 or Ron.Zeigler@cedausa.com.