About The Partnership
ECDP Members
Business Members
- BCI Construction, Inc.
- Century 21 Moline Realty, Inc.
- Connexus Energy
- East Central Regional Arts Council
- Falcon National Bank
- First Bank & Trust
- First Citizens Bank
- Midwest Business Finance Corporation
- Minnesota Energy Resources
- Minnesota Power
- Nemadji Research Corporation
- Presbyterian Homes & Services
Government Members
- Anoka Ramsey Community College
- Pine Technical & Community College
- City of Hinckley EDA
- City of Isanti
- City of Mora
- City of North Branch EDA
- City of Pine City EDA
- City of Princeton
- City of Rush City
- City of Sandstone
- Chisago County HRA-EDA
- Kanabec County
- Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures
- Pine County
Non-Profit Members
- Central MN Jobs &Training Service
- North 65 Chamber of Commerce
- East Central Regional Development Commission
- Women's Business Alliance/Entrepreneur Fund
Sponsors
- Falcon National Bank
- Midwest Business Finace corporation
The Partnership
The East Central Development Partnership is an economic development consortium dedicated to regional cooperation and marketing the assets of East Central Minnesota.
We collaborate to strengthen the regional economy by:
- Providing a regional approach to workforce development, business attraction, retention, and expansion.
- Acting as a conduit for members and the region to access resources and educational opportunities.
Empowering East Central Minnesota
Since 2001, the East Central Development Partnership has provided a forum for collaborative economic development in the five-county region. Members of the ECDP include cities, counties, tribal entities, higher education partners, and businesses. The group is led by Executive Committee and contracts with two consultants to provide organizational support. The group meets every other month to bring its members together on topics of regional interest. The group also hosts a variety of summits each year that are open to the broader public and highlight specific topics and challenges. It creates a foundation for collaborative economic development that allows our communities to share resources. ECDP members believe that when one member succeeds, we all succeed. Contact Consultant Karl Schuettler, Administrative Consultant Becky Schueller, or a member of our Executive Committee to learn how to get involved with the work we do.
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Executive Committee
GC
Greg Carlson
2026 Chair
Presbyterian Homes
KF
Kristen Faurie
2026 Vice Chair
City of Mora
LS
Lezlie Sauter
Treasurer
Pine County
MT
Michelle Thomas
Secretary
East Central Regional
Development Commission
JB
Jessica Bitz
Member
Falcon National Bank
RP
Rebecca Perrotti
Member
Central MN Jobs & Training Services
NS
Nathan Sondrol
Member
City of North Branch
SH
Stephanie Hillesheim
Member
City of Isanti
Phone:
Karl (218)481-7737
Becky (320)322-4040
