Innovative Partnerships & Regional Development

The Veden Center for Rural Development is a think tank dedicated to creating prosperity through innovative partnerships and development of opportunities for the region.  Ongoing work includes thought leadership with a focus on rural America post COVID-19, bridging urban and rural business opportunities, incubation and acceleration services for veterans, new Americans and economically disadvantaged populations and creating new pathways for student success following their higher education experience.

 

CONTACT OUR DEPARTMENT

Veden Center for Rural Development
University of Minnesota Crookston
207
2900 University Ave., Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-8179

Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, CST

    Courtney Bergman
    Lecturer, Veden Fellow
    James Leiman
    Veden Fellow
    Rachel Lundbohm
    Associate Professor, Veden Fellow
    Jacob McArthur
    Associate Dir of Veden/EDA

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