In 2016, Vadnais Heights conducted a Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) survey with 45 local businesses. In response to the survey results, the City of Vadnais Heights, in partnership with the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC), has launched several projects to ensure that local businesses continue to have skilled employees. A summary report, prepared by the University of Minnesota Duluth and Extension, analyzes the survey data and highlights the identified priority projects.