We believe in the Brainerd Lakes Area as a great place to live, work, and play, and we’re here to support the economic vitality of our communities. We do so through traditional development efforts and innovative lending, recruiting, and other programs for businesses looking to move to, expand, or remain in our region. Our culture of innovation, optimism, and service reflects our values, and we’re personally invested in this work because this is our home. BLAEDC. We believe in the Brainerd Lakes Area.