https://www.developstcloud.com City of St. Cloud Economic Development Authority News Feed Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:43:48 +0000 en-US https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/68959/connecting-st-cloud-from-downtown-to-the-mississippi-river https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/68959/connecting-st-cloud-from-downtown-to-the-mississippi-river Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 What if a trip downtown could naturally lead you to the Mississippi River, and a walk along the river could just as easily bring you back into the heart of downtown?That idea is moving closer to reality, thanks to $6.4 million in state bonding approved for two key infrastructure projects:$3... https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/68261/st-cloud-is-committed-to-creating-a-downtown-residents-love https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/68261/st-cloud-is-committed-to-creating-a-downtown-residents-love Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The City of St. Cloud is dedicated to creating a downtown that is useful for business, enjoyable for recreation, and inviting to tourists. Last year, the city sought resident input on how its downtown spaces could be improved, even asking people where trash cans or benches would be most helpful... https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/67712/st-cloud-is-a-great-place-to-bee-an-entrepreneur https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/67712/st-cloud-is-a-great-place-to-bee-an-entrepreneur Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The data doesn’t lie: St. Cloud is a leading city for entrepreneurial resources in Minnesota and across the United States. Several organizations work together to support start-ups, small businesses, and companies looking to grow.It’s time to meet some of these resource providers creating opportunities for entrepreneurs, along with the founders... https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/67167/st-cloud-launches-new-development-activity-dashboard https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/67167/st-cloud-launches-new-development-activity-dashboard Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Business leaders, developers, and residents in St. Cloud have a new Development Activity Dashboard to track projects across the community. The dashboard, powered by ArcGIS, displays construction and development activities totaling $250,000 or more since 2017. It is an interactive page that allows users to filter by project date, value,... https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/66919/st-cloud-is-the-best-city-in-minnesota-to-start-a-business-because-of-its-resources https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/66919/st-cloud-is-the-best-city-in-minnesota-to-start-a-business-because-of-its-resources Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 This is a two-part series on entrepreneurship in St. Cloud. Tune in next month to meet some of the community's entrepreneurs and the available resource partners.In a 2025 WalletHub survey of 1,3000 small cities with populations under 100,000, St. Cloud led all other Minnesota communities as the best place to... https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/66916/st-clouds-food-manufacturing-industry-helps-feed-the-country https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/66916/st-clouds-food-manufacturing-industry-helps-feed-the-country Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Agriculture is an essential part of the Minnesota economy – and Minnesota is an essential state for feeding America. Half of the state’s total land area is dedicated to farming, and Minnesota ranks in the top 10 for more than 20 agricultural products, including pork, turkey, corn, dairy, and potatoes.Agriculture... https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/66311/the-information-technology-industry-is-booming-in-st-cloud https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/66311/the-information-technology-industry-is-booming-in-st-cloud Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 St. Cloud, Minnesota, might not have as flashy a reputation as San Francisco, Seattle, and Austin, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a technology hub. The region is home to over 5,000 information technology (IT) professionals who support a diverse range of industries and work with global companies.“The state of... https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/66301/st-cloud-is-creating-an-automation-economy https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/66301/st-cloud-is-creating-an-automation-economy Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Automation is a top priority for companies across the United States, with 65% of CFOs stating that their strategic priority over the next 12 months is automating tasks. Automation is an umbrella term that encompasses various action items, including introducing new software tools, updating machinery, and utilizing artificial intelligence (AI)... https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/65950/precision-manufacturing-is-a-foundational-industry-in-st-cloud https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/65950/precision-manufacturing-is-a-foundational-industry-in-st-cloud Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Since the mid-1800s, when the first granite quarry opened in the region, St. Cloud has been known as the “Busy, Gritty Granite City.” Men used hammers, levers, and pulleys to pry rocks from the ground and export them throughout the United States. The quarry opening was actually the first step... https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/65764/st-clouds-downtown-plan-is-designed-through-resident-input https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/65764/st-clouds-downtown-plan-is-designed-through-resident-input Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 The City of St. Cloud is drafting a Downtown Comprehensive Plan that will guide its development and planning efforts over the next decade. The plan builds upon national trends and by consulting residents through a series of meetings and digital surveys.  “The comprehensive plan focuses on key redevelopment opportunities and... https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/64562/greater-st-cloud-development-corporation-announces-main-street-economic-revitalization-grant-awards-for-foley-and-st-cloud https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/64562/greater-st-cloud-development-corporation-announces-main-street-economic-revitalization-grant-awards-for-foley-and-st-cloud Wed, 10 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC) has recommended more than $600,000 in Main Street Economic Revitalization Program (MSERP) grants for five projects in downtown St. Cloud and Foley. These projects are currently moving through the final processing stage. Funded by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED),... https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/63661/tourism-is-thriving https://www.developstcloud.com/news-and-media/latest-news/p/item/63661/tourism-is-thriving Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Tourism is Thriving in St. Cloud, Accounting for 25% of Foot TrafficIt’s hard to be a tourist in your hometown, but St. Cloud proves it’s worth visiting for both Minnesota and out-of-state travelers. According to the 2024 Visitor Profile by Visit Greater St. Cloud, 24.6% of all people seen in-market...