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New Leadership in Wadena County
May 17 2023Spring is a time for renewal and new beginnings. Fittingly, now is an excellent time for Hope Williams to bring her passion and knowledge of the area as the new executive director of the Economic Alliance, the economic development agency for Wadena County. She is excited by the region’s potential...

The Economic Alliance is the voice of economic development in Wadena County. It represents the public and private interests of Wadena County and surrounding communities through educational, networking and advocacy resources and opportunities.
Since 2011, the Economic Alliance has operated with the region’s economic growth in mind as an...

Small businesses help Wadena County thrive!
Apr 25 2023From the thriving manufacturing company to the trusted healthcare providers or favorite downtown cafe, small, locally-owned businesses are the lifeblood of Wadena County. The Economic Alliance knows that these employers play a large role in contributing to the special quality of life found here.
As the county’s economic development...