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CHS Inc. in Fairmont, MN Wins Project of the Year at the 2020 Economic Development Association of Minnesota Conference
3 Feb 2020
Economic Development
(Minneapolis – February 3, 2020)
Winners of the Excellence in Economic Development Awards were announced on January 23 as part of EDAM’s annual Winter Conference. The awards recognize projects and professionals in the economic development industry who have gone above and beyond or faced significant challenges in the last year.
Projects of the Year | *TIE*
Recognizes a project that has had a positive impact in Minnesota that demonstrates collaboration, creativity, and complexity, while retaining employment and capital investment.
- Northern Stacks | Fridley, MN
- CHS Inc. | Fairmont, MN
Please view the brief video about each recipient to learn more about their accomplishments:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWTCx138Tg4HxK6GoV1JjwpnGLlStXfCc
Photos from the awards ceremony: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmL64g9
About EDAM
The Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM) is a state-wide association of professionals who specialize in economic development. Our membership consists of public, private and nonprofit professionals who are interested in staying informed and connected to current economic development strategies and best practices. EDAM was originally established in 1967 as the Minnesota Industrial Development Association and has evolved over the last 50 years to an organization dedicated to collaboration and innovation in the economic development industry.
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