Economic Development works to promote and maintain a strong business climate throughout the city and to foster a healthy and sustainable economy for the benefit of all residents.

The St. Charles Economic Development Authority is ready to assist your business. Our team is ready to help you develop a business plan, locate a site, or assist in the preparation of the financial package.

Available resources provided by the EDA include Business Assistance, access to the Revolving Loan Fund, Tax Abatement, Tax Increment Financing and Financial Packaging. The City is also apart of the statewide JOBZ tax incentive program.

The EDA also conducts Business Retention and Expansion Surveys with existing businesses; and sponsor business socials as a networking opportunity to encourage joint promotions.

Whether you are relocating, expanding, or starting a new enterprise, we have a number of programs and services to assist you.

For more information, please contact Cris Gastner, EDA Specialist at 507-932-3020.

Department of Employment and Economic Development
http://www.deed.state.mn.us/

Looking for the right building, site or community to startup or expand a business? Let MNPRO help you find the perfect fit. Maintained by the state of Minnesota, MNPRO is a public-use, statewide database that provides community profiles and list of available commercial buildings and land. For more information, click: http://www.mnpro.com/