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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...
The St. Cloud Economic Development Authority (EDA) links entrepreneurs to resources throughout the area and serves as a gateway to additional services. Many of these valuable resources can be found through the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC), which supports St. Cloud entrepreneurs and business owners in the surrounding counties. This promotes...
St. Cloud Technical & Community College Strengthens the Local Economy With Partnerships and New Programs
Apr 21 2025St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC) is one of the strongest education and workforce development assets in the region. It continues to provide value to local businesses by effectively preparing students to start their careers. SCTCC has opened new education centers and is developing programs that will grow existing...
St. Cloud is prepared to meet the healthcare needs of residents across the region with a new medical school opening this fall. CentraCare Regional Campus St. Cloud is the first expansion from the University of Minnesota Medical School in more than 50 years. The school will accept 24 students per...
A St. Cloud business has been named as one of the best places in the country to work. USA Today has named Preferred Credit Inc. (PCI) as a Top Workplace.The award recognizes the company's dedication to supporting an innovative and value-driven work environment. USA Today says the award is based...
What was supposed to be a temporary pursuit turned into a multiple decade career for a lifelong St. Cloud resident.Books Revisited will celebrate 30 years under its current owner, Jon Lee, this June.Lee bought the bookstore in 1995, shortly after he graduated from St. Cloud State University. He said he...
Kalsan Cuisine, a restaurant that combines East African dishes and American fare, has opened at the Midtown Square Mall in St. Cloud.Mohamed Jama of St. Cloud opened Kalsan Cuisine in January with two other business partners in the former Kays Midtown Café location.Continue reading here.
Happy Thyme Asian Market, a new Asian market that offers a wide selection of food and snacks, opened in St. Cloud. Soon it will be serving food from its new restaurant - that will be located in the store. It also expects to open a food court in the coming...
This is the third and final round of funding from the $80 million program signed into law in 2021.The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation has been awarded $624,000 to be used on projects in downtown St. Cloud and downtown Foley.Continue reading here.
Waite Park's entertainment spots Granite City Jump and Nice Axe will be relocating to St. Cloud this spring.The two entertainment businesses, owned by Marcia Prescott, are expected to open in the Midtown Square Mall along Division Street this spring.Continue reading here.
St. Cloud, Minnesota, is on a path for growth because its economic development efforts are supported by different organizations with unique yet collaborative roles and responsibilities. The City of St. Cloud Economic Development Authority (EDA) works closely with the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation, and the St. Cloud Area Chamber...
When you talk with Jill Kampa, President of Sunburst Memorials, the first thing you notice is that her office is also the conference room and one of the bathrooms. To say her workplace is cramped would be an understatement, and the need for space has limited Sunburst Memorials’ ability to...
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 10 million gallons per day and...
The City of St. Cloud will be front and center this fall during the second season of the series, “My Town.”Cory Hepola, an erstwhile Twin Cities television and radio anchor, is the program's director and host. The show positively portrays rural America and aims to accurately explain rural living, since...
As a large lot off Division Street remains empty, a St. Cloud developer is once again approaching the city for help accessing its site after many years of struggling to develop it.With a public hearing scheduled for next month, Sanvik Developments is asking the City of St. Cloud for an...
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...
The City of St. Cloud is receiving $41,433 to assess an area downtown earmarked for potential development.The money comes from the Contamination Cleanup and Investigation grants, which pay up to 75% of the costs associated with assessments and cleaning of polluted sites. It will be put toward the 0.3-acre Riverboat...
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...
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...
