Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI) assists existing and potential businesses in the Rochester area secure the private and public resources needed to execute their growth plans. Since inception, RAEDI has assisted hundreds of businesses that have generated more than $2 billion of local economy activity, creating thousands of jobs.
Lead and support economic, community, and workforce development initiatives that grow and diversify the greater Rochester area economy.
The Rochester area cultivates a healthy economy by providing a welcoming community environment that supports the growth and attraction of a diversity of businesses and talent.
RAEDI works with many investors and partners in Rochester, Minnesota and surrounding communities.
Leader Investor $50,000+ Innovator Investor $20,000+ Core Investor $10,000+ Business Investor $5,000+ Sustaining Investor $3,000+ Contributing Investor $1,000+
President
John Wade
jwade@raedi.com
Director of Economic Development
Kirk Bustrom
kbustrom@raedi.com
Business Manager
Tonya Bernard
tbernard@raedi.com
Director of Marketing & Communications
Molly Schmidt
mschmidt@raedi.com
Director of Entrepreneurial Services
Tawonda Burks
tburks@raedi.com
