Business Strategic
The LAEDA model is the first of its kind in Minnesota to bring together communities and townships under a formal structure with designated EDA powers.
Supporting Municipalities and LAEDA
The AAEDC is financially supported by the Lakes Area Economic Development Authority (LAEDA) along with annual appropriations from Douglas County and a number of townships.
The AAEDC works in partnership with the Lakes Area Development Authority to meet their overall goals. Because of the long-term nature of many initiatives and investments needed to continue to grow our community, stable funding is crucial to the success of economic development efforts.
The Lakes Area EDA meetings are held at 4 pm at 324 Broadway on the following dates in 2024:
- April 18th
- May 30th
- July 25th
- August 29th
- November 21st
Partnerships
A formal partnership between the City of Alexandria and Garfield, and the Townships of Alexandria and LaGrand that is considered to be an innovative model in addressing local, long-term economic development issues across geographical boundaries.
Annual Appropriations Received
Hudson Township
Lake Mary Township
