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