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Economic development contacts, most local first:
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Duluth Business Development
The City of Duluth's Economic Development Department is dedicated to fostering a vibrant, sustainable economy by promoting business growth, job retention, and industrial development, through public-private partnerships and services that support local businesses, new entrepreneurs, and community development. It acts as a conduit for the purchase of publicly-owned land in the city, supports expansion opportunities for businesses, and collaborates with county, state, and federal partners, and provides staff support for the Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA).
region
Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board
State agency focused on economic development and resource-based growth in northeastern Minnesota, offering business loans, grants, redevelopment programs, and related resources to communities and businesses.
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Arrowhead Regional Development Commission
ARDC is a multi-disciplined planning and development organization serving the seven-county Arrowhead Region in northeast Minnesota. Its mission is to provide local units of government and citizen groups a means to work cooperatively in identifying needs, solving problems, and fostering local leadership to promote economic growth.
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Economic Dev Association of Minnesota
EDAM champions economic development through education, collaboration and advocacy. It is a state-wide association of professionals who specialize in economic development, with members in public, private, and nonprofit sectors who stay informed and connected to current economic development strategies and best practices.
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Minnesota Dept of Empl & Economic Dev
Minnesota's state agency that provides employment services, workforce development, unemployment insurance support, business financing, and economic development programs for residents and businesses.
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Minnesota Power Economic Development
Minnesota Power has the resources, connections and experience to help companies find sites and secure capital for expansion and relocation projects in our service area. It also provides private sector leadership in economic development.
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North Saint Paul Economic Development
The North St. Paul Economic Development Authority (EDA) was established to precipitate future development, increase the tax base, promote employment, and enhance the overall quality of life in North St. Paul; it sets goals, meets regularly, and can provide momentum and a vision for economic development.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo