ALEDA News

Albert Lea Economic Development Agency will be supportive and help get information to our local businesses about how to best be prepared and proactive in regards to Coronavirus (COVID-19). We will also keep this page up-to-date with resources for businesses including financial resources and news on programs and opportunities as they become available. Resources for…

Restaurants and Dining Options Here is a list of Albert Lea area dining options during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a rapidly changing situation, so if you know of anything that should be added, please email: noellehagen@growalbertlea.com This list is updated as of 4/1/20 at 2:00 pm. We will be updating information as we receive…

Community and Economic Development Strategic PlanDownload Implementation MapDownload Use the links above to access the strategic plan and implementation map. A community event will be held on Thursday, February 27th from 6-8 pm at Wedgewood Cove in Albert Lea to present the plan and map and answer any questions.

We are excited to announce that we will be developing a joint economic development strategic plan with our partners; the plan will bring together a broad group of stakeholders to create a five-year economic development strategic plan.

ALBDC Welcomes new tenant: Southern Minnesota Battery, LLC. The Albert Lea Business Development Center (ALBDC), housed under the ALEDA umbrella, serves as a place for entrepreneurs and small business owners of Freeborn County to gain access to the resources they need; such as SCORE mentoring, financing, entrepreneur programming through the Albert Lea Entrepreneur Advancement Program…