(Courtesy Anoka Co.) Anoka County Regional Economic Development members accept their Economic Development
Association of Minnesota Award at EDAM’s Jan. 24 Winter Conference.
The award was given to the Anoka County Regional Economic Development Partnership
— which was formed in 2017 as a collaborative effort between Anoka County, Connexus Energy
and the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce — for its Economic Development Roadmap and
innovative partnership. Bruce Sayler, principal of community and economic development at
Connexus Energy, was nominated for his key role in getting the partnership started, and he
accepted the award on behalf of the partnership.
The Partnership Award recognizes exceptional efforts and accomplishments of
organizations working together to achieve positive results in economic development in the state of
Minnesota. EDAM’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize outstanding
economic development projects in the following categories: business retention and expansion;
business recruitment; economic development initiative; economic development marketing;
redevelopment; and partnership.
“This award highlights the effort the Anoka County Regional Economic Development
Partnership has put in to increase economic development in our area,” said Rhonda Sivarajah,
chair, Anoka County Board. “We’re proud of our partnerships in Anoka County, and we’ll
continue to work to build relationships that result in economic progress for our communities.”
