Economic Development Educational Meeting

Chamber Members Only












Speaker: Kristina Smitten
Kristina Smitten is the Director of Sustainability and a Development Manager at Hillcrest Development, LLLP. Hillcrest Development specializes in redevelopment and renovation of polluted, obsolete, or otherwise challenged properties and has completed over 75 projects to date. Prior to joining Hillcrest in 2014 Kristina was Principal of Smitten Group for 10+ years serving private and public clients with community revitalization in the areas of policy and planning, development, brownfield cleanup, sustainability, and grant-writing. Kristina serves as a Board Member of Lambda Alpha MN, a land economics organization, and is appointed to the Metropolitan Council’s Land Use Advisory Committee.


Edina is a hotbed of economic activity and redevelopment. Over the last several years members have requested updates on all of the projects. Attending the new Economic Development Committee is your opportunity to get in on the news as its happening. If you are in retail, real estate, banking, health and wellness, repairs, just about any field; knowing about these projects in advance will give you a step up on your marketing efforts.
 
The Economic Development Committee’s purpose is to further the economic stability and growth of the city of Edina.  This committee encourages and guides economic development in the city of Edina through advocacy and program development, support for existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses.