CEDA’s Courtney helped Spring Grove in receiving a Rural Leadership Boost grant for $80,000!
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Blue Earth EDA/REV/BE Welcoming was recently awarded a $20,000 Blandin Grant to further the Welcoming work in our community.
Blue Earth was also awarded the Blandin Rural Leadership Boost Grant for $20,000 to use to further the B.E. Welcoming initiative! The funds will be used to offer First Responders and other City personnel beginner Spanish classes to help them communicate better during emergencies and to ease the burden of translation on children. It will be used to translate community materials like the Community Ed booklet so that all parents understand and are informed of the opportunities available. These are just 2 ways we will use this money. They are in the last weeks of planning a Day of the Dead festival (cultural experience) and they will use this money to plan future Cultural experiences for Blue Earth! Amy (CEDA Employee) co-authored this application with the City Administrator.
This is the link to the Facebook page for BE Welcoming:
Spring Valley Entrepreneurs Jenn and Alex Slifka will receive one of three Entrepreneur Awards from Rochester Area Economic Development Inc. (RAEDI) at this year’s R.A.V.E. (Recognizing Awarding Valuing Entrepreneurs) event on November 16th!
Spring Valley Entrepreneurs Jenn and Alex Slifka will receive one of three Entrepreneur Awards from Rochester Area Economic Development Inc. (RAEDI) at this year’s R.A.V.E. (Recognizing Awarding Valuing Entrepreneurs) event on November 16th!
Please join us in celebrating the 9th Annual R.A.V.E. (Recognizing Awarding Valuing Entrepreneurs) Event on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the new RAEDI Economic Development Center (EDC) located on the 6th floor of the Minnesota BioBusiness Center at 221 First Avenue SW, Rochester. The event will take place from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Entrepreneurial Awards will go out to Nanodropper of Rochester, Pasquale’s Pizzeria of Rochester, and Jenn and Alex Slifka, owners of Stellar 181 Taphouse, Chateau De Chic and Chic by Chateau of Spring Valley.
We will also be recognizing the Deutsch Family for the Lifetime Achievement Award, owners of Pace International for more than 50 years. Finally, the Warrior Award will recognize an individual or group of individuals who work tirelessly to advocate on behalf of our area entrepreneurs. This award will go to Dr. Christine Beech, associate professor at Saint Mary’s University Kabara Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies, and co-founder of Copiavia
We will be serving hot and cold appetizers. A cash bar will also be available.
Note from CEDATeam Member, Chris:
Some of you have seen the businesses that Jenn and Alex own when you have spent time with our CEDA Team member, Chris Hahn, in Spring Valley. (Salon, Women’s Boutique, Taphouse) They truly embody the spirit of the entrepreneur, embrace being a vital part of the business community, and provide yet another testament to the potential and vitality of all of our CEDA communities!
You can learn more here at: Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI) | Facebook
Move to Eyota, MN! Residential and Commercial Opportunities!
Eyota, MN has a new construction incentive for both Residential and Commercial opportunities. You can save $2275+. In addition there are People’s Energy Cooperative New Home rebates of $500 with many additional energy saving rebates.
For more information read more by downloading the PDF.
To inquire about Site Selection and Additional Commercial Incentives please contact Cathy at Cathy.Enerson@cedausa.com.
Contact for Housing Developers:
Single Family Homes- Jennifer Lawver: Jennifer@erhdeveloping.com 507-951-6665
Townhomes- Vicki Arndt: arendtvicki@gmail.com 507-951-5826
Single Family Homes and Townhomes- Jason Bye: jbye.grs@gmail.com 507-951-1465
Contact People’s Energy Cooperative for the New Home and Business Rebates Touchstone: https://peoplesenergy.coop/rebates
Bean Town Looks for New Owners: Fairmont, MN
Do you know someone who may be ready to own their own restaurant? Or someone in the restaurant industry that’s looking to move to a smaller town? Help us find a buyer!
Martin County Economic Development is offering a $2,500 finder’s reward to the person that helps us find the purchaser! So please share, share, share and help us keep Bean Town in Fairmont!
MORE THAN A RESTAURANT
Bean Town Grill is a beloved casual-upscale restaurant in Fairmont, Minnesota. Owned by Steve and Tina Jette, Bean Town is an established community staple that’s been in operation since 2012.
Steve, who has been in the restaurant business for over 30 years, transitioned from managing the local Perkins to managing Interlaken (one of Fairmont’s two golf courses). That’s when he discovered his interest in planning his own menu and working in an environment that wasn’t corporate. At that time, the Jettes didn’t feel like there was a restaurant in town that offered that unique feel with meals made from scratch. And so, Bean Town was born.
“THAT WAS OUR GOAL. TO HAVE A NICE ATMOSPHERE.
WE WANTED SOMETHING BOTH ELEGANT AND CASUAL.”
-Steve Jette
The name comes from the first English settlers of Martin County, and that connection with the history of Fairmont has become the common theme throughout the restaurant. Old black and white photos of community landmarks and life in Fairmont a century ago line the walls. Fairmont itself is nestled in the southern Minnesota agricultural landscape, right along the I-90 corridor. Being a city of five lakes, life on the water has been a part of Fairmont’s history from the beginning. That lake life is reflected in menu items like walleye, the ever popular cedar plank salmon, and the shore lunch (served, of course, with a side of beans). A seasonal menu incorporates a variety of fresh ingredients, while the berm around that patio provides a variety of herbs, as well as rhubarb and strawberries on location.
In addition to the higher-end menu, Bean Town also provides an upscale dining atmosphere for those in the area. Whether it be the go-to place for a lunch meeting, a cocktail after work, a great way to celebrate a birthday or the perfect anniversary night out. The outdoor patio, with the newly added pergola and flower covered berm make a memorable first date…or second, or tenth. Couples have met their future spouse here, locals celebrate life milestones here. Bean Town isn’t just a restaurant. In its ten years, it’s become embedded in the lives of many in the area.
Despite the popularity of the restaurant, the Jettes are now ready to retire from the restaurant business. “I love the business, but it’s time to let someone else do what I’ve done”, said Steve. “I still think Fairmont needs a restaurant like this. We’re a big enough town that we can support a restaurant like this. Our hope is someone gets it and keeps it somewhat the same.”
The Fairmont community is echoing this sentiment. Locals are hoping Bean Town will remain part of the community for many years to come.
If you, or someone you know, might be interested in purchasing Bean Town, contact Tina Jette at 507-848-5641 or Bryan Stading (Martin County Economic Development) at 507-382-5679. For more information on the property visit their listing on Century21 Commercial.
$2,500 FINDER’S REWARD
Know someone that might be interested in purchasing Bean Town? Martin County Economic Development is offering a $2,500 finder’s reward to the person that refers the purchaser.
