The Economic Alliance

09/16/2026

New Executive Director of The Economic Alliance, Alison Medeck, believes the future is bright for Wadena County and is committed to building upon the current strengths and advantages of the region for even greater community success. https://www.thealliancemn.org/news-and-events/p/item/68379/a-new-face-at-west-central-economic-development-alliance

09/15/2026

Astera Health has been a longstanding community partner and sponsor of The Economic Alliance. Together, our organizations are building healthier communities in Wadena County. https://www.thealliancemn.org/news-and-events/p/item/69205/astera-health-building-healthier-communities

09/09/2026

☕ Marketing Mornings starts THIS Friday!

Join us for a morning of practical marketing ideas and connection with other local business owners and professionals.

📅 Friday morning, September 11th
📍 CLC-Staples Campus
🎥 TOPIC: How to Create Video Content

Marketing Mornings is a monthly series designed to give small businesses useful, real-world marketing strategies they can put into action.

A special THANK YOU to Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union for sponsoring our Marketing Mornings series and helping us bring valuable learning opportunities to businesses in our region. We'll have coffee and snacks for our in-person attendees!

👉 Register TODAY! www.northcentralsbdc.com/marketingmornings

Marketing Mornings is presented in Partnership by The Economic Alliance and the North Central Small Business Development Center

09/02/2026

The Economic Alliance Executive Director Alison Medeck is excited to offer new programs this fall to better serve small businesses in partnership with the North Central Small Business Development Center. https://www.thealliancemn.org/news-and-events/p/item/68379/a-new-face-at-west-central-economic-development-alliance

09/01/2026

🏘️ Attention Real Estate Professionals: Request for Proposals

🧾Request for Proposals 🧾

The City of Wadena and the Wadena Economic Development Authority (WDA) are inviting qualified real estate professionals to submit proposals for the sale of a diverse portfolio of city-owned properties — including the former Wadena Public Library building, open commercial lots, Business Park parcels, and residential lots in Pinewood Estates.

Realtors can submit their proposals by Sept. 30, 2026, at 4 p.m. For questions, contact Dean Uselman at [email protected] or call 218-371-0072.

To see the full RFP: https://www.wadena.org/documents/i-want-to-view.../rfp/29427246

08/27/2026

Are you or someone you know looking to start a child care business? Here's an opportunity to learn more from the North Central Small Business Development Center on September 15th!

08/17/2026

Join us in-person or virtually. Starting Friday, September 11th!

08/03/2026

The North Central Small Business Development Center is offering Next Stage Business Growth + Paid Leave Webinars. Register TODAY!

07/29/2026

What makes our new Executive Director of The Economic Alliance special? “Strong communities are built through strong connections. My background has taught me the importance of listening and bringing people together to find solutions.” https://www.thealliancemn.org/news-and-events/p/item/68379/a-new-face-at-west-central-economic-development-alliance