The Economic Alliance

The holidays are a special time in Wadena County. Visit us for information on how local communities plan to celebrate! rebrand.ly/u11n2g6!

The holidays are a time for communities to come together and celebrate. Contact us to learn about all the upcoming holiday events in Wadena County. rebrand.ly/w5u5cy6!

From visits with Santa Claus to vendor markets and horse-drawn carriage rides, Wadena County is preparing to usher in the holiday season. Learn more. rebrand.ly/ld0ic5j!

Throughout Wadena County, a variety of fun holiday events are scheduled on the calendar! Visit us to learn more. rebrand.ly/6xn3ti4!

Ever wondered how much weight companies give to quality of life when they are evaluating locations for a corporate facility project? We did. So, we turned to the experts to find out: rebrand.ly/jt7vpqc #WadenaCountyNews #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicAlliance #WadenaCountyED

Cultural dexterity is vital. Cross-cultural communication decodes invisible frameworks like values & norms. Mastering cultural intelligence transforms diversity from a liability into advantage. rebrand.ly/w3i4gkm #WadenaCountyNews #EconDev #EconomicAlliance #WadenaCountyED

MN Chamber of Commerce President Doug Loon and Senator Nick Frentz of North Mankato to talk about the new Paid Family and Medical Leave law taking effect January 1, 2026. rebrand.ly/j9l99nr #WadenaCountyNews #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicAlliance #WadenaCountyED

Site Selectors Guild members discuss how communities must navigate a workforce landscape shaped by demographic shifts, changing immigration policies, and rapid technological advances. rebrand.ly/es7q66z #WadenaCountyNews #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicAlliance #WadenaCountyED

Manufacturing is the backbone of MN’s economy – it accounts for 12% of the state’s GDP and 11% of the state’s total employment – and it has ripple effects throughout the entire economy. rebrand.ly/eu0l6xs #WadenaCountyNews #EconDev #EconomicAlliance #WadenaCountyED

There is a big demand for people to work in MN manufacturing – making it a strong career path choice. In fact, MN's manufacturing sector projects over 93K job openings through 2032. rebrand.ly/nnpb041 #WadenaCountyNews #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicAlliance #WadenaCountyED

This summer marked the inaugural building season for successful applicants of Wadena County’s Tax Rebate Program. Learn more about eligible properties and the application process. thealliancemn.org/news-and-event…

Eligible units of housing that qualify for Wadena County’s Tax Abatement include single-family or two-family homes. Contact us for additional information. thealliancemn.org/news-and-event…

The USDA has committed to new actions to increase rural food animal veterinarians and recruit new USDA vets to protect American ranchers, animals, and food supply. usda.gov/about-usda/new… #WadenaCountyNews #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicAlliance #WadenaCountyED

The Wadena County tax abatement application is open to the public. Visit us to learn more about the requirements and details. thealliancemn.org/news-and-event…

Let's salute the #workforcedev pros dedicated to linking people with employment, connecting jobseekers & employers w/ career and business growth opportunities & helping drive #economicdevelopment in MN. mn.gov/deed/newscente… #WadenaCountyNews #EconomicAlliance #WadenaCountyED

Wadena County’s Tax Rebate Program is designed to offset local housing shortages while increasing the value of the county's future tax base. Visit us to learn more.thealliancemn.org/news-and-event…

It’s #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth – a time to highlight how #workforcedev pros are connecting Minnesotans with employment & helping MN employers hire the staff they need for their businesses: careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-bl… #WadenaCountyNews #EconDev #EconomicAlliance #WadenaCountyED

Rural America is gaining recognition from policymakers and business leaders as vital to the nation's future. Site Selectors Guild members explain why now is the time to invest in its potential. siteselectorsguild.com/america-rural-… #WadenaCountyNews #EconDev #EconomicAlliance #WadenaCountyED

Minnesota's over-the-year job growth was stronger than the nation as a whole, according to new data from the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). mn.gov/deed/newscente… #WadenaCountyNews #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicAlliance #WadenaCountyED

West Central Economic Development Alliance and Wadena County’s SBDC office are committed to offering robust, customized support to local entrepreneurs. Visit us to find out more details. rebrand.ly/94yz222