Longtime BLAEDC executive director put her heart and soul into economic development in the Brainerd lakes area with a goal of creating jobs and opportunities so people could build better lives. Now, she wants to spend more time with family members dealing with health issues and follow a social calling she feels to help men in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction as they work to rebuild their lives.
Biz Buzz: BLAEDC annual meeting notes a year of firsts
Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corp. hosts its annual meeting virtually, Dairy Queen is open and an Exit Lakes Realty Premier team decision donates a cash prize are all part of Biz Buzz this week. Written By: Renee Richardson | ×
Nearly 100 participants joined from their offices and homes for the virtual Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corp. annual meeting Tuesday, March 9. Screenshot by Renee Richardson / Brainerd Dispatch
The Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corp. annual meeting normally includes a full meeting space and noon lunch at Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes in Baxter. This year, however, the session was virtual via Zoom with nearly 100 participants and shifted to early morning Tuesday, March 9. The move to morning may be one the organization keeps post pandemic.