Wright County Economic Development Partnership

⭐ 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: 𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗘𝗡 ⭐

The Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP) is proud to recognize Board Member Nadine Schoen in this week’s Board Member Monday spotlight.

Nadine brings extensive public service leadership, small business experience, and a strong commitment to economic development to the WCEDP Board.

As a longtime business owner and community leader, she offers valuable insight into the needs of both residents and local employers across Wright County, Minnesota.

In her role as a Wright County Commissioner, Nadine supports initiatives focused on infrastructure investment, workforce development, and maintaining a strong, diverse business climate that includes retail, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and family-owned businesses.

Her dedication to collaboration, community advocacy, and long-term planning helps advance WCEDP’s mission of building a thriving, resilient regional economy.

We are grateful for Nadine’s leadership and service to Wright County.

👉 Join us in thanking Nadine for her continued impact and commitment!

𝗪𝗖𝗘𝗗𝗣 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: IntegriPrint

Need help making your business stand out on paper, in person, and everywhere in between? 👀

This week, we’re proud to highlight IntegriPrint, a trusted printing and marketing solutions provider in Buffalo, MN, serving businesses across Wright County. From eye-catching marketing materials to large-scale displays, IntegriPrint helps businesses turn ideas into high-impact visual communication that gets results.

IntegriPrint offers a full range of print and marketing services, including:
✔️ Business printing (brochures, postcards, stationery & more)
✔️ Direct mail marketing services
✔️ Trade show booths & event displays
✔️ Vehicle wraps & large-format graphics
✔️ Acrylic signage & promotional materials

They’re more than just a printer, they’re a strategic partner focused on helping businesses grow through effective marketing.

Their philosophy is simple: Make their clients look great and help them succeed.

Whether it’s a direct mail campaign, trade show presence, or branded signage, IntegriPrint helps local companies:
✔️ Increase visibility
✔️ Generate leads
✔️ Build brand recognition
✔️ Compete in a crowded market

🤝 𝗪𝗖𝗘𝗗𝗣 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Partners like IntegriPrint play a key role in economic development—helping businesses grow, attract customers, and tell their story effectively.

When local businesses succeed, our entire community benefits.

Today, we celebrate an incredible legacy and extend our deepest gratitude to Gene Janikula as he retires from the Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP) Board of Directors.

Gene has been a part of WCEDP since the very beginning, serving as a founding member and dedicating more than three decades to the Partnership. His presence has been a constant, steady force—offering wisdom, perspective, and a deep commitment to doing what’s right for Wright County.

But Gene’s impact goes far beyond the boardroom.

With an extraordinary 61 years of public service to Woodland Township, Gene’s dedication is truly historic. From constable to treasurer to supervisor, his leadership has shaped not only his township, but the entire county. His service is widely regarded as one of the longest tenures of any elected official in the country—a testament to his unwavering commitment to community.

At WCEDP, Gene has been known as a “keeper of the flame”... someone who carried forward the history, values, and purpose of the organization while helping guide its future. He has been a voice for rural Wright County, a champion for agriculture, and a leader who always prioritized unity over individual interests—moving conversations from “me” to “we.”

Gene has never sought recognition, but his impact has not gone unnoticed. As a past WCEDP Outstanding Member of the Year, he exemplified what it means to lead with humility, integrity, and heart. Whether sharing his insight at the board table or passing along knowledge to new members, Gene has always been driven by one simple purpose: giving back to the community he loves.

As Gene once shared, his work has always been about creating a sense of place and purpose for his family, and for generations to come. Because of him, Wright County is stronger, more connected, and better positioned for the future.

Gene, thank you for your decades of service, your leadership, and your unwavering dedication to this county. The legacy you leave behind is one that will not be forgotten.

Enjoy your well-earned retirement, you’ve more than earned it.