Debby Gustafson, Vice President and Senior Loan Officer for Twin Cities Metro (TCM) Certified Development Co., is President of Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors. Gustafson, who graduated from college in 1985 with a double major in Economics and Sociology/Anthropology, says, “When I began classes at Gustavus Adolphus College, I knew the business [...]
Andrea LaFontaine, General Manager of the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Vadnais Heights, has a fairytale career story of sorts, but with a twist. LaFontaine fell in love with … the hotel industry. At a young age, she would visit her mother who was a housekeeper at a local AmericInn and embraced the unique experiences she [...]
Jackie O’Connell, President and CEO of IPS CRANES – formerly IPS Worldwide – in Vadnais Heights and Duluth, grew up on a farm and had an affinity for tractors and large equipment. As a young child, she was self-sufficient, had a creative imagination and was a problem-solver. She began attending college classes when she was [...]
Mary Buerkle-Grant, of Buerkle Motor Group – which includes Buerkle Honda-Hyundai Co. in Vadnais Heights – is in an exclusive group: In the U.S. auto industry, few women are executive officers or company owners. So, how did Buerkle-Grant arrive where she is today? Well, for one thing, she grew up in the industry. She and [...]
MELISSA MARTYR-WAGNER: A LEADER AND A STRENGTHSFINDER “Strengthsfinder is not just a word,” says Melissa Martyr-Wagner, Director of Operations for NewStudio Architecture in White Bear Lake … “It’s a skills assessment that’s been used in many settings – including workplaces. I’m a maximizer; I love to think about people’s strengths and getting people to jobs, [...]
On Wednesday, March 21st, at Vadnais Heights Commons, the VHEDC presented awards to several outstanding individuals for their excellence in business and their valuable contributions to the community: The Business Leader Award was presented to Jim Volp, Volp Vadnais Heights LLC / Heights Plaza: Jim Volp has been the Owner and Chief Manager of Heights Plaza [...]
The City of Vadnais Heights will be hosting a community celebration to welcome home Marissa and Hannah Brandt. The celebration will take place on Thursday, March 8 from 5:00 to 7:30 pm at the Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F, with a short program at 6:30 pm. The event is free and open [...]
Vadnais Heights Fire Receives Class 2 Insurance: May Mean Lower Rates for Businesses VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN – The City of Vadnais Heights has improved its fire insurance rating to a Class 2 rating which is the top rating in the State of Minnesota. The Vadnais Heights Fire Department recently completed the Public Protection Classification (PPC) [...]
Will Reinhardt, Peoples Bank Midwest Growing up in Western Wisconsin, Will took an interest in finance and real estate at a young age as his folks were small business owners and he had more than a few family members in the banking industry. So of course, the decision for him to pursue a business degree [...]
Meet Dr. Jen Goldsmith of Lux Chiropractic! Dr. Jen is a family wellness chiropractor and sees all ages but has a particular focus on providing care for moms and children, with extensive studies completed in both pregnancy and pediatric focused care. She witnesses miracles every day in her practice as her patients reclaim their [...]
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