The Business & Industrial Appreciation Day (BIAD) event has honored a Douglas County company each year since 1984, and is recognized as one of the largest and longest standing annual events of its type in greater Minnesota. Annually, one company from the region is selected as the BIAD recipient based upon the following factors: Impact of the business on the job market, impact of the business on the local economy, capital investment (an indication of commitment by the business to increase community capacity), and community contributions (evidence of the business’ investment of time, skills, and resources to assist in community oriented projects).
This event is put on by the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission.
42nd Business & Industrial Appreciation Day
event honors Innovative Builders, Inc.
Innovative Builders, Inc has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Business & Industrial Appreciation Day award by the Boards of Directors of the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission (AAEDC) and Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce (ALACC). The BIAD luncheon will take place Monday, October 26 at The Grand Hall at Carlos Creek. Doors open at 11:30 am and the program will run 12-1 pm. This event will be a celebration of the success and growth of Innovative Builders, Inc and their continued commitment and impact on the community.
Stay tuned for details on ticket sales as well as ad sales for a publication to be published following the event.