Incentives

St Cloud Business Assistance

Whether you're an entrepreneurial start-up or an expanding manufacturer, several resources/services are available to help grow your business in St. Cloud.  The St. Cloud Economic Development Department is here to provide you with personalized services.  Programs are offered by local and state governments and other entities.  Generally, state and local incentives are tied to wage and job creation goals.

Contacts

Cathy Mehelich

Economic Development Director

St. Cloud Economic Development Department

400 2nd St. S.
St. Cloud, MN 56301

Phone: 320-255-7218 Fax: 320-255-7258

cathy.mehelich@ci.stcloud.mn.us

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Contacts

Tammy Campion

Economic Development Specialist

St. Cloud Economic Development Department

400 2nd St. S.
St. Cloud, MN 56301

Phone: 320-255-7218 Fax: 320-255-7258

tammy.campion@ci.stcloud.mn.us

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Eligible applicants are new or businesses located anywhere in Rice. Applicants must be in compliance with local government zoning codes as well as all other local, state, and federal laws applicable to them. The Rice Loan may provide up to 45% of the total project cost and not to exceed $100,000.  Loans in excess... Learn More
The City of Sartell has authority to provide financial assistance to development and redevelopment projects that provide benefit to the community. The use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and property Tax Abatement Financing (TAF) is governed by Minnesota Statute.  The city will consider requests for local funding for projects that satisfy community development goals and... Learn More
Sauk Rapids offers a full range of incentives that can be used to help make projects work. Such as Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Tax Abatement Financing (TAF), low interest loans, grants, land write downs, fee reductions or even possible waivers.  Applications and Fees are provided after assessment of project and mutual interest.  For more information Contact tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us Learn More
The purpose of the City of St. Cloud Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) is to deploy and sustain a local pool of money to support private economic development and redevelopment projects for the benefit of the City of St. Cloud. Revolving Loan Funds... Learn More