We heart Alexandria.
And we’re here to support you.
The Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission (the AAEDC) is a nonprofit organization committed to growing the businesses, the talent base, and the overall community in this amazing part of Minnesota. There’s no better place to make your mark—and we’re here to help you succeed.
Our mission is to promote prosperity and optimize opportunity in the Alexandria region.
We’re lucky to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the Midwest, and we’re here to make the greater Alexandria area the premier place to call home, build a career, and grow a business.
Meet the team.
If you live, work, or run a business in the Alexandria area—or you’re thinking about doing so—we’re here to help. No question is too small. Reach out to us anytime!

Nicole Fernholz
Executive Director

Courtney Murphy
Community Outreach Coordinator
Board of Directors

Nicole Klimek
President, Alexandria Township

Matthew Fischer
Vice President, City of Alexandria

Edward Reif
Secretary/Treasurer, LaGrand Township

Rick Sansted
Representative, City of Alexandria

Ryan Rooney
Representative, Hudson Township

Jeff Patience
Representative, City of Alexandria

Todd Powers
Representative, Carlos Township

Terry Anderson
Representative, Lake Mary Township