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The City of St. Cloud, Minnesota invests in sustainable infrastructure that prepares the region for growth. One of the best examples of scalable infrastructure is the Nutrient, Energy, and Water Recovery Facility (NEW RF), St. Cloud’s wastewater treatment facility. This facility treats an average of 1 million gallons per day and...

There’s Great Industry Growth in St. Cloud, MN
Jan 27 2025St. Cloud, MN, is one of Minnesota’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas, home to several significant industries. The city is a talent, business resources, innovation, and economic growth hub. St. Cloud is home to an educated and skilled workforce, making it a perfect fit for businesses in every industry. Major industries finding...

The City of St. Cloud Economic Development is dedicated to providing resources and services to drive growth in St. Cloud. “Our organization is dedicated to offering personalized services and critical resources to businesses in the area,” states Cathy Mehelich, Economic Development Director. “St. Cloud Economic Development is here to help...

Search Available Properties in St. Cloud Today
Jan 20 2025Site selectors, business owners, and entrepreneurs can now search for and find the right site or property for their business in St. Cloud, MN. The City of St. Cloud Economic Development website is the primary source dedicated to helping individuals and enterprises find the perfect property to match their needs. Find...

Companies located in St. Cloud, MN have access to one of Minnesota’s fastest-growing skilled workforce. “The city is home to exceptional post-secondary education opportunities in numerous high-demand degree programs at St. Cloud State University and technical and community colleges,” states Lyndsey Stram, Economic Development Specialist. “Businesses benefit when hiring these...

Major Employers Finding Success in St. Cloud
Jan 13 2025St. Cloud, MN, is home to several major employers thriving in the area! The city is a regional hub for commerce, healthcare, education, and more, offering residents and newcomers satisfying job opportunities across multiple industries here. The city’s major employers help form a thriving community for the thousands of dedicated...

The City of St. Cloud is strategically located in Central Minnesota with several inherent advantages, including transportation, location, and utilities. “Those looking for an ideal location to run a business are encouraged to contact the City of St. Cloud Economic Development Department,” states Lyndsey Stram, Economic Development Specialist. “We are...

View St. Cloud’s Community Profile Here
Jan 6 2025Site selectors and business owners looking for a place to locate, relocate, or expand in St. Cloud, MN can view the city’s online community profile. City of St. Cloud Economic Development staff is dedicated to helping business owners get to know the community by providing in-depth and up-to-date information on...

The City of St. Cloud, MN, has several business parks and featured sites available for companies to locate or expand in the area. The City of St. Cloud’s Economic Development have created a user-friendly online tool that allows site selectors and business owners to search featured sites and properties here...

The City of St. Cloud Economic Development proudly introduces the St. Cloud Development Activity Dashboard. The city is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date and accurate information on the area’s economic development. The dashboard helps users stay updated on the latest construction and development projects in St. Cloud. The information...

Get to Know the City of St. Cloud, MN
Dec 26 2024St. Cloud is the third-largest MSA and home to the fastest-growing skilled workforce in Minnesota. “The City of St. Cloud Economic Development is dedicated to providing site selectors with the most up-to-date and comprehensive community data profile,” states Cathy Mehelich, Economic Development Director. “We invite everyone to view this demographic...

Site selectors and business owners can search the sites and properties currently available in downtown St. Cloud, MN. These locations offer plenty of advantages, beginning with access to the vibrant and diverse population of the fast-growing city itself! Downtown St. Cloud is a destination for visitors coming to the region...
A harvesting equipment manufacturer is preparing a $3.9 million addition to its facility in the St. Cloud Airport Business Park.Geringhoff was issued a building permit from the city of St. Cloud totaling $3.92 million for a 40,500-square-foot single-story addition to the existing building. The project, spearheaded by Bradley Stramm Construction,...
A St. Cloud-based biotechnology company is acquiring a German manufacturer of reference materials and quality controls for molecular biology.To continue reading, click here.
The Stearns History Museum launches this year's Museum Escape Room Thursday.The theme for this year's escape room is "Big Brother is Watching" and is based on George Orwell's book 1984.Click here to continue reading.
Another major road construction project has been approved for St. Cloud's east side.The city council has approved a $5.2 million reconstruction project for Lincoln Avenue stretching from 7th Street Southeast to the north city limits. The city will pay for half of the project and assessments will pay for the...
She’s an author, a small-business owner and a nonprofit director. And after a successful interview on Monday, Hudda Ibrahim holds another prominent role as the first Somali American member of the St. Cloud City Council.The City Council appointed Ibrahim to the seven-member board after interviewing nine candidates for the Ward...
For 15 years the day after Black Friday has had special meaning for independent businesses. Small Business Saturday started as a way to gain exposure and inspire people to support shops within their communities.Click here to continue reading.
If you’re looking to make your childhood dreams of taking to the skies a reality, Bill Mavencamp Jr. can help.The owner and president of St. Cloud Aviation and Wright Aero Inc. has a lifetime of experience around aircraft. His father was a pilot and Mavencamp got his pilot license in...
Owner Bob Heim said the St. Cloud business is poised to enter the fifth generation when his son, Nathan, takes over when he retires. Heim Milling Co. will be 125 years old in 2025.What was once home to a flour mill has now been transformed into a successful fourth-generation family-owned...
Schools open after Labor Day in Minnesota, which has a significant impact on local monthly labor market data.Students leave the workforce, which drops the unemployment rate. Teachers and school professionals return to work (local government employment which includes school districts rose 686 in September in the greater St. Cloud metro...
Gov. Tim Walz announced on Friday, Nov. 1 that Minnesota has been ranked as a top-three state for finding a job.Online finance company WalletHub released its annual ranking of the best states for job seekers on Oct. 30, with Minnesota placed in the top three. Minnesota's high ranking was attributed...
In a race between two St. Cloud City Council members hoping to move into the city’s top executive role, Jake Anderson earned about 51.6% of the vote to edge out Mike Conway, according to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State. The margin came down to about 1,100 votes.Click...
St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC) was recognized for the designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) at the 2023 National Cyber Education Colloquium held Sept. 18-22 in Illinois.The Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) designation confirms that SCTCC is helping reduce threats...