AEDC continues to work for small town success

24 Jul 2021

News, Polk County

There are many pieces to the puzzle of a community’s success. A piece that has been integral to the business landscape of Amery’s scene is the Amery Economic Development Corporation (AEDC).

The purpose of the AEDC is economic development in the Amery community as well as retention and growth of existing businesses. They focus on business retention, expansion, recruitment, new business start-ups, marketing and advocacy.

Paul Shafer, a resident of Amery since 1984, is the Executive Director of the AEDC, which was incorporated in June 2009.

The AEDC is a non-profit private corporation funded by its membership. It is led by an 11-member board of directors. Members of the board come from a variety of businesses in Amery. Retail, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, education and finance all are represented on their board.

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