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The Economic Development Authority (EDA) is a public corporation empowered to undertake certain types of economic development projects. The EDA is the economic development arm of the City Council and handles all types of city economic development projects. Projects may include such activities as acquiring, developing, improving, and disposing of property, entering into contracts, and operating and maintaining public affairs.

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Check out the foot traffic trends widget created by Placer.ai. The first tab is an interactive map which shows the year-over-year change in visitation at retail and dining establishments broken down by zip code. The second tab is an interactive graph which shows the same retail and dining trends broken down by the last 12 months in Elk River's zip code, 55330.

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CEE’s Housing Rehab Loan Program for the City of Elk River Photo - Click Here to See

CEE’s Housing Rehab Loan Program for the City of Elk River

May, 18, 2023

Elk River has been fortunate to make available a program that provides invaluable assistance to housing projects: the Housing Rehab Loan program, administered by the Center for Energy and Environment. This program has played a...

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The Business Lab in Sherburne County: A valuable resource for small business owners and entrepreneurs

March, 27, 2023

Entrepreneurs in Sherburne County have a new tool to launch, manage, and grow their business - the Business Lab. The Business Lab provides a variety of high-quality business support services that entrepreneurs (including both new...

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Three Rivers Montessori School Shines with 2022 Beautification Award

February, 15, 2023

Three Rivers Montessori School in Elk River, Minnesota, has recently won the 2022 Beautification Award from the City of Elk River’s Economic Development Authority. This achievement highlights the extensive beautification efforts made by Three Rivers...

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The DECA Depot, Elk River High School’s School-Based Enterprise: Laying the foundations for Youth Leadership

February, 02, 2023

Youth leadership works towards the development of young people, where they gain the skills and knowledge necessary to lead civic engagement, education reform, and community organizing activities. Young people can be guided to meet the...

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Avalon Salon: Fostering Beauty, Opportunity and Community Image

Avalon Salon: Fostering Beauty, Opportunity and Community

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Tamara Ackerman is the stylist turned entrepreneur behind Avalon Salon in downtown Elk River. Through her business, she empowers other cosmetologists and gives back to the community...

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GATR Truck Center

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The city also assisted GATR Truck Center in the development of a 42,912 square foot facility. GATR has committed to creating eight full-time jobs in connection with the development.

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Sportech: Investing in Employees and the Community

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The United States is experiencing a “skills gap”—or shortage of skilled workers for specialized jobs. It’s a growing problem nationwide, particularly in rural areas. Some companies are choosing...