Massman Companies Honored with 2025 Business & Industrial Appreciation Day Award

ALEXANDRIA — Massman Companies has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Business & Industrial Appreciation Day award by the boards of directors of the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission and Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

Business & Industrial Appreciation Day was started in 1984 and is recognized as one of the largest and longest standing events of its type in greater Minnesota. BIAD honorees are selected based on the following factors:

• Impact of the business on the job market.
• Impact of the business on the local economy.
• Capital Investment; an indication of commitment by the business to increase community capacity.
• Community Contributions; evidence of the company’s investment of time, skills and resources to assist in community-oriented projects.

A luncheon will be held to honor the BIAD honoree on Monday, Oct. 27 at The Grand Hall at Carlos Creek. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with a program from noon-1 p.m. In addition to the luncheon, a publication highlighting the accomplishments of Massman Companies will be distributed through the Echo Press prior to the event.

To purchase tickets to the luncheon, visit EventCreate.com/e/BIAD2025.

Ticket sales end Monday, Oct. 6. Tickets will not be for sale at the door.

For more information, contact Courtney Murphy at the AAEDC, 320-763-3655 or cmurphy@alexmn.org.

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Massman Companies Honored with 2025 Business & Industrial Appreciation Day Award

ALEXANDRIA — In a celebration of local entrepreneurship and community impact, Massman Companies has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Business & Industrial Appreciation Day (BIAD) award. This recognition comes from the boards of directors of the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission and the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

Since its inception in 1984, BIAD has grown to become one of the largest and longest-standing events of its kind in greater Minnesota, honoring businesses that significantly contribute to the local economy and job market. Massman Companies stood out among nominees for its impressive capital investments and unwavering commitment to community-oriented projects.

The selection criteria for the BIAD award include:

• Impact on the Job Market: Evaluating how the business has influenced local employment opportunities.
• Economic Contribution: Assessing the overall effect on the Alexandria economy.
• Capital Investment: Recognizing the business’s commitment to enhancing community capacity.
• Community Contributions: Highlighting the company’s investment of time, skills, and resources in local initiatives.

To honor this achievement, a special luncheon will be held on Monday, October 27, at The Grand Hall at Carlos Creek. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., with the program running from noon to 1 p.m. Attendees can look forward to a publication showcasing the accomplishments of Massman Companies, which will be distributed through the Echo Press prior to the event.

Tickets for the luncheon are available for purchase at EventCreate.com/e/BIAD2025. However, interested attendees should act quickly, as ticket sales will close on Monday, October 6, and no tickets will be sold at the door.

For further inquiries, please contact Courtney Murphy at the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission at 320-763-3655 or via email at cmurphy@alexmn.org.

Join the community in celebrating Massman Companies and their remarkable contributions to Alexandria’s growth and prosperity!