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CONTENTS
5 |
Welcome from the VHEDC |
6 |
Board of Directors and Retreat |
7 |
From the President |
8 |
Congratulations to F & M Bank |
11 |
Benefits of Being an Investor |
12 |
Strategic Partners |
14 |
Inclusive Employer Program & Workforce Update |
16 |
Communities Development |
21 |
HR Connections |
23 |
Nonprofits |
29 |
Nonprofit Arts |
32 |
Northeast Metro Young Professionals |
35 |
Golf Tournament |
38 |
Annual Dinner – Frandsen Bank & Trust |
40 |
Business Award Winners |
43 |
Business Leadership & Rising Star Awards |
46 |
White Bear Lake Area School District |
51 |
Local Business Directory |
54 |
Index of Advertisers |
ON THE COVER
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© 2025 Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation, in cooperation with the City and their membership, provides information for this publication. Please notify the VHEDC directly of any changes.
PUBLISHED & DESIGNED BY: Adams Publishing Group 10917 Valley View Rd. | Eden Prairie, MN 55344( 952) 392-6881 | peter. wilkes @ apgecm. com
Business Award Winners L-R: Jill Funck, H. B. Fuller; Brian Deuel, Olsen Thielen and Angela Lewis Dmello, Northeast Youth & Family Services. Full story on award winners on page 40.
VHEDC is in its 41st year of engaging with community stakeholders to enhance the economic vitality of our business community.
Content by Rachel M. Anderson, RMA Publicity
Photos by: Spicy-Meatball Photography and 1000 Words Photography
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