Background
Vernon Economic Development Association, Inc. (VEDA) was formed in January of 2006 by a group of community leaders and business executives from throughout Vernon County. They recognized the need to create and advance a cohesive new strategic plan to build a stronger economy for the good of all the people with a stake in the future of Vernon County, Wisconsin. It is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, funded by memberships and donations from businesses, municipalities and community members. A strong partnership has been established with the Vernon County Board that provides an office and meeting space in-kind for the director. Contributions to the organization are tax deductible.
Mission
Our mission is to create economic wealth and prosperity while preserving our rural Vernon County lifestyle.
Goals
- Support entrepreneurship and the development of new businesses
- Foster the retention and expansion of existing businesses
- Recruit new businesses to the county
- Provide educational forums and technical assistance to municipalities, local development organizations, and businesses
- Promote job training and education of the labor force
- Serve as a central source of assistance, information, and resources to support economic development
- Coordinate the efforts of local, county, state, and regional economic development and planning organizations towards common goals