Our Mission
Is to create a healthy and diverse environment for existing, expanding, and new businesses- which in turn creates employment opportunities and enhances the overall economic vitality of the region thereby benefiting the businesses, communities, and citizens of Wright County.
Our Vision
To Ensure Wright County is a highly desirable place to live, work and own a business!
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Our Story
WCEDP has been working with Wright County to improve economic development since 1993.
WCEDP fulfills its mission by providing technical and financial assistance to businesses in Wright County and those looking to locate in Wright County. The Partnership also provides economic development assistance to the 16 communities. WCEDP is a Non-Profit corporation financially supported by local community governments, the county, and area businesses dedicated to supporting and creating a sustainable economic profile in Wright County.
Our Partners
We value all of our partners and the ongoing support from each one of them.
The value our partner investor’s gain from the Partnership is both direct and indirect. WCEDP and its partner investors, provide a powerful, partnership-oriented organization dedicated to enhancing Wright County. The indirect benefit is through supporting a County-wide effort to increase the vitality of our region. Your support enables the Partnership to directly aid our local businesses and community which directly supports your entity.
Our Team
WCEDP is run by a team of 1 employee and a 16 member Board of Directors.
Missy Meidinger
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/ MARKETING COORDINATOR
3650 Braddock Ave NE, Suite 1300
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763)496-5632
Patrick Baumgard, Board Chair
Sentry Bank
120 4th Ave S
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Management Committee
Finance Committee
Exp. 12/26 – Term 4
Rob Stark, Vice Chair
Edward Jones Investments
1 1st Ave S
Buffalo MN 55313
Management Committee
Finance Committee
Marketing & Membership Task Force
Exp 12/26 – Term 2
Randy Voeller, Sec/Treasure
CorTrust Bank
106 East 4th St.
Monticello, MN 55362
Management Committee
Finance Task Force
Awards Task Force
Exp 12/25 – Term 5
Scott Johnson, Past Board Chair
Xcel Energy
8701 Monticello Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Management Committee
Finance Task Force
Exp 12/24 – Term 6
Phil Kern, Wright County EDA Representative
City of Delano
234 2nd St N
PO Box 108
Delano, MN 55328
Management Commitee
Finance Task Force
Exp 12/25 – Term 3
Brian Koslofsky
Wright Technical Center
Wright Tech Center
1405 3rd Ave NE
Buffalo, MN 55313
Management Committee
Awards Task Force
Exp 12/23 – Term 3
Darek Vetsch,
District 2 Wright County Commissioner
3650 Braddock Ave NE
Buffalo, MN 55313
Management Committee
Exp 12/24 – Term 1
Gene Janikula
Woodland Township
1754 Co Rd 112
Montrose, MN 55363
Exp 12/22 – Term 9
Tim Zipoy
Central MN Jobs & Training Service
406 7th St E
PO Box 720
Monticello, MN 55362
Awards Task Force
Exp 12/26 –Term 10
Marc Weigle
City of St. Michael
11800 Town Ctr Dr Ste 300
St. Michael, MN 55376
Marketing & Membership Task Force
Exp 12/25 – Term 7
Kelly Hinnenkamp
City of Annandale
PO Box K
Annandale, MN 55302
Finance Task Force
Exp 12/26 – Term 3
Mike Melton
Community Asset Devlopment Group
Marketing & Membership Task Force
Exp 12/24 – Term 1
Sheila Zachman
Commercial Realty Solutions
3 Hwy 55 W
Buffalo, MN 55313
Events & Golf Task Force
Exp 12/24 – Term 2
Chris Barta
Franklin Outdoor Advertising
20092 Edison Circle East
Clearwater MN, 55320
Events & Golf Task Force
Marketing & Membership Task Force
Exp 12/24 – Term 1
Nadine Schoen
District 4 Wright County Commissioner
3650 Braddock Ave NE
Buffalo, MN 55313
Exp 12/26 – Term 1
Nathan Karels
Wright Hennepin Electric Co-Op
6800 Electric Drive
Rockford, MN
Events & Golf Task Force
Exp 12/26 – Term 1