Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission

Boost engagement and community connections for your Alex Area employees! Join us at Hello Neighbor’s Community Connections event at Lake Brophy County Park tomorrow from 5-7 PM. ?? We'll have info booths and so much more! ?? Axe throwing by Woodsman Axe ?? Live music with Ben Stoeck ?? Yard games provided by Alexandria Community Education ?? Fun-filled play area for the little ones ?? Food trucks: Smokin' Brews & 'Ques & Half Pints ?? Face painting Spread the word to your team members, employees and friends! www.HelloNeighborMN.org https://lnkd.in/g9U-JzaY

Support your people- invite (or bring) them to our 2nd Annual Community Connections event on Tuesday, June 11! Hello Neighbor is an initiative that helps residents working or attending college in the Alexandria Area integrate into our community. Local professionals, who genuinely care about their employees (people like you!), initiated this program. Their goal? To enhance employee retention by fostering meaningful connections within our community. Throughout the year, our program co-hosts *free* engaging events where residents can meet and greet. We’re here to support those on the quest to find “their people” and facilitate connections that last a lifetime. https://lnkd.in/g9U-JzaY Learn even more: www.HelloNeighborMN.org

Support your people- invite (or bring) them to our 2nd Annual Community Connections event on Tuesday, June 11! Hello Neighbor is an initiative that helps residents working or attending college in the Alexandria Area integrate into our community. Local professionals, who genuinely care about their employees (people like you!), initiated this program. Their goal? To enhance employee retention by fostering meaningful connections within our community. Throughout the year, our program co-hosts *free* engaging events where residents can meet and greet. We’re here to support those on the quest to find “their people” and facilitate connections that last a lifetime. https://lnkd.in/g9U-JzaY Learn even more: www.HelloNeighborMN.org

Did you know... Alexandria is rated #1 for the highest pull factor in Taxable Retail and Services in 2022! We have been performing the best outside of the seven-county metro area, bringing in 277.7% more sales than expected and a retail surplus of $361.5 million! Alexandria is an excellent community with endless things to do, such as exploring the shops and stores in the downtown area. Our beautiful lakes area also makes for a fun day on the water. For more information: https://lnkd.in/gB2JDtc9

??Last Call! ???Ticket Sales End Today! Stay ahead in another year of significant legislative changes by attending the 2024 Employment Law Update in Alexandria, MN! Learn more and register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/g-DjeUhB #WestCentralMNSHRM #EmploymentLaw

Don’t miss out on important insights from four expert attorneys discussing this year’s employment law updates!?Ticket sales close next Monday, May 20.?????Purchase your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/g-DjeUhB

???Stay Ahead in Another Year of Significant Legislative Changes!??? Join West Central MN for their?2024 Employment Law Update?on?Thursday, June 6th, from?8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. This event is your opportunity to stay informed on crucial legal matters that impact your business. ????Learn more and register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/g-DjeUhB #WestCentralMinnesotaSHRM #EmploymentLaw

Congratulations to Alexandria Technical and Community College on their Drive for 5 grant they received from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. These dollars will help train so many people in our region for high needed careers in IT, carpentry and welding!

Woohoo! Our very first-ever Alex Area Workforce Summit was a total success! Thanks to everyone who hung out with us yesterday! A special shout-out goes to our exhibitors and speakers- Steven J. Smith, Anthony Schaffhauser, & Nancy Lyons- who delivered some seriously awesome content for our region! We’re also immensely grateful to Winning Edge Graphics for their generous sponsorship! Their top-notch products elevated our exhibitor showcase and speaker sessions. Thanks a million to all who came! Can’t wait to do it all over again next year! #AlexAreaWorkforceSummit

Very excited that we have two local entrepreneurs as part of this event...way to go Tyler Wirth and Grandpa Jimmy's Fish Trap!