About Ling Becker

As the VHEDC’s Executive Director, Ling is the primary point person for the organization and works to carry out the directive of the board as well as all the investors of the VHEDC. She meets regularly with city and other government officials to assist with new development projects.

Xcel Energy recognized among world’s best employers by Forbes magazine

By |2018-10-29T08:51:18-05:00October 29th, 2018|News|

Company earns the distinction for the second consecutive year  Minneapolis October 24, 2018— Xcel Energy has been recognized on Forbes Global 2000 list of World’s Best Employers for the second year in a row. Among the thousands of companies considered, 500 earned a place on the list, and Xcel Energy ranked 74th in the world. [...]

Community Banks and Financial Institutions: Twin Cities Metro CDC

By |2018-10-28T04:59:10-05:00October 28th, 2018|News|

How long has TCM Certified Development Co. been a part of the Vadnais Heights community? How many employees?  TCM has been in Vadnais Heights since 2006. TCM currently employees 13 full-time employees. What are TCM values that make it unique in its field?  Commitment to Twin Cities-Metro CDC Clients Provide high quality and prompt service to [...]

Community Bank and Financial Institutions: Peoples Bank Midwest

By |2018-10-19T03:41:27-05:00October 18th, 2018|News|

  How long has Peoples Bank Midwest been a part of the Vadnais Heights community? How many employees? Peoples Bank Midwest opened in the Twin Cities in May of 2007. We currently have 12 employees in our Vadnais Heights location. What are Peoples values that make it unique in its field?  Peoples Bank Midwest has [...]

Community Banking: Lake Area Bank

By |2018-10-14T06:26:23-05:00October 14th, 2018|News|

How long has Lake Area Bank been a part of the NE Metro community? How many employees? Lake Area Bank opened its doors in Lindstrom, Minnesota in 1915 and was named Security State Bank of Lindstrom. Its second location in White Bear Lake opened in 1989; the bank's name was then Lake Area Security Bank, [...]

Community Banks & Financial Institutions: MidWestOne Bank

By |2018-10-06T04:07:09-05:00October 6th, 2018|News|

We are celebrating our community banks and the other financial institutions in our area with features about what they do and all the ways they give back and make the northeast metro area a true community! Featuring: MidWestOne Bank How long has MidWestOne Bank been a part of the Northeast Metro area community? How many [...]

Community Banks & Financial Institutions: Tradition Bank

By |2018-10-01T08:41:53-05:00October 1st, 2018|News|

We are celebrating our community banks and the other financial institutions in our area with features about what they do and all the ways they give back and make the northeast metro area a true community! Featuring: Tradition Bank How long has Tradition Bank been a part of the Northeast Metro community? How many employees? [...]

Business Profile: Aspect Automation

By |2018-08-12T19:31:50-05:00August 12th, 2018|News|

This summer, Aspect Automation is celebrating its tenth anniversary ... and next summer they’ll celebrate their seventieth! Although that may seem confusing, Aspect grew out of local manufacturing pioneer Remmele Engineering, founded in 1949, and remains dedicated to the same values, commitment to customers, and leading-edge technology that has been its core since the very [...]

VHEDC GenZ Connection: Skills and Careers in Manufacturing Internship Program Celebrates Successful Second Year

By |2018-07-25T21:24:34-05:00July 25th, 2018|Genz News, News|

On Monday, July 23, a class of eight White Bear Lake High School Manufacturing Pathways students were honored for the successful completion of their paid, summer internships with eight NE Metro Industry Partners (manufacturing firms). In attendance, with the students and their families – at Jimmy’s Event Center in Vadnais Heights – were Ramsey County [...]

VHEDC, White Bear Center of for the Arts and Horses & Horsepower, LLC., Launch Upcoming Luxury Car and Fine Art Show

By |2018-07-18T08:09:59-05:00July 18th, 2018|Events, Images|

The Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) is partnering with Horses & Horsepower, LLC, and the White Bear Center for the Arts to host a first of its kind Luxury Car & Fine Art Show in the east metro area. This event will showcase over 50 rare and exotic cars including models such as Aston [...]

NE Metro Collaboration: WBAEFS & Cummins Sales and Service

By |2018-06-20T09:30:31-05:00June 20th, 2018|News|

Andrea Kish-Bailey, Executive Director for White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf, says, “Over the last several years nonprofits have become more visible in their communities. Local organizations like WBAEFS, Merrick, Solid Ground, Lakeshore Players, and a multitude of others participate at community events – like BEARly Open, Marketfest, Manitou Days and Farmers’ Markets – in [...]

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