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Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
City of Albert Lea, Arcadian Bank among Best Places to Work in Southeast Minnesota
Apr. 8—Workforce Development Inc., in partnership with the Workforce Development Boards of Southeast Minnesota and Winona, this week announced the unveiling of the "Best Places to Work" in Southeast Minnesota. Now in its 15th year, this respected regional initiative celebrates companies that go above and beyond in cultivating exceptional workplace cultures throughout southeast Minnesota. After a thorough evaluation process led by national consulting firm Personnel Dynamics, 15 standout companies earned the distinction of being among the Best Places to Work across 11 counties: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha and Winona. These businesses have made meaningful investments in their people, championed inclusive and engaging work environments, and continue to lead with innovation, purpose and care, according to a press release. The 2025 Best Places to Work winners are the following: Small employer City of Byron Arcadian Bank Rushford State Bank Southeast Service Cooperative Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency Mid-size employer Cooperative Response Center Inc. Custom Alarm New Age Tree Service Pace International People's Energy Cooperative Large employer Benike Construction City of Albert Lea Gemini Inc. Olmsted County Strongwell The 2025 winners were celebrated at the annual Workforce Development Forum held Thursday at the Rochester International Event Center. Attendees were moved by a series of powerful, heartfelt videos that gave an inside look at what makes these workplaces truly exceptional, according to the release. Workforce Development Inc. extends its sincere gratitude to all participating organizations. "Your ongoing commitment to creating workplaces where people thrive is helping to shape a more resilient, innovative and people-focused economy across southeast Minnesota," it stated.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Workforce Development, Inc. to present Workforce Development Forum
Feb. 25—Workforce Development, Inc., CareerForce, and the Workforce Development Boards of Southeast Minnesota and Winona will be hosting the annual 2025 Workforce Development Forum on Thursday, April 3 at the Rochester International Event Center. This year's event will feature keynote speaker Krista Ryan, a Southeast Minnesota native, dynamic business coach, HR expert, and published author. Ryan's presentation will offer actionable strategies to navigate change, foster belonging, and inspire forward momentum for teams and leaders alike. Drawing on her local roots and national expertise, Krista travels the country delivering impactful talks on leadership, change, and collaboration. The event will be held between 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is $35 a person and $250 for a table. To register, visit: To register at The forum will also celebrate and recognize the 2025 Southeast Minnesota Best Places to Work survey winners and host an insightful employer panel, making this a can't-miss event for anyone invested in workforce development. Lunch will be served. Reserve your spot today.
