MEDA
Manitou Economic Development Agency
In every community, each business is not just an economic entity, but a heartbeat of resilience and growth.
As someone deeply embedded in our economy, you understand the unique challenges and opportunities we face - fluctuations in the market, access to capital, and the constant demand for innovation and sustainability.
MEDA is here to give you the tools, support, and guidance so you have what you need (and what you want).
We create opportunities for business, investor, and community.
MEDA Membership is for:
Business
- Access to Strategic Growth Opportunities
- Innovative Funding Strategies
- Profitable Partnerships and Networking
- Comprehensive Business Support and Expertise
Investor
- Access to High-Return Investment Opportunities
- Strategic Partnerships and Networking
- Long-Term Sustainability and Impact
- Customized Investment Support and Tools
Community
- Economic Revitalization and Growth
- Collaboration and Shared Resources
- Improved Social Infrastructure and Quality of Life
- Access to Tools for Local Business and Community Engagement
MEDA supports regional oversight, planning, and operations.
Audit and assess the needs and potential in the community.
Define and clarify a strategic and operating plan.
Sustain a system and process for a functional commercial and social ecosystem.
We provide the mandate, measure, and means to deliver results.
Sector-specific capacity development.
Business retention and expansion activities.
Economic diversification and strategic planning.
Partnership development and driving shared growth.
Land development, investment attraction, and investor tours.
Wayfinding funding programs and economic development tools.
“We lead your community engagement and business development efforts, with more than $2B in opportunities for investors with the means to grow.” - EP
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Find your path to growth!
ABOUT MEDA
We are a strategic alliance.
An agency driven investment, management, and business development group designed for mutual benefit, and the collective upliftment of our community.
This is our platform for collaboration, innovation, and direct action.
MEDA Growth
Feature Projects
The Lake Trail
A four season walking and biking trail circumnavigating Little Manitou Lake.
Senior Housing
Climate secure age-in-place senior housing facilities to serve current and future demand.
Micro-Manufacturing
Offering a fast track to productive execution, in stark contrast to other jurisdictions, targeting new builds for commercial and industrial operations.
Primary Grocer
A competitive primary grocery service is necessary for community to grow.
140+ projects identified by, supported by, and driven to sustain our community.
Want to see what see what we're building?
Your path to sustainable profit. Learn more about all the projects in development!
Investment opportunities targeting better than market returns in housing, startups, scaling, real estate, agriculture, commercial and industrial development, manufacturing, tourism, and retail.
Accredited, exempt, premium, and members only offerings are available, depending on the current roster of projects.
AGENCY BENEFITS
Community-Driven Projects: Opportunity to lead or invest in projects that have a direct positive impact on the community.
Enhanced Networking: Connect with like-minded business owners and build a robust support network.
Skill Development: Continuous learning through workshops, real-world applications, and peer sharing.
Financial Growth: Potential financial returns from community-oriented investments.
Why Join Us?
Leverage combined expertise and resources to mitigate individual risks.
Engage in community-centric projects that promise a return on investment and social impact.
Foster a network of like-minded individuals committed to sustainable business practices and community growth.
Investment opportunities are available through Plains North Capital Inc.
Turn challenges into opportunities, and individual success stories into generational triumphs.
Together, we can redefine the essence of community-driven development and economic resilience.
Membership has profitable benefits.