Living here
Nearest 4-year college14 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates95%
College graduates30.9%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Hastings Economic Development
The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is a membership organization that supports, connects, and advocates for Hastings' local business community through events, partnerships, and leadership to help businesses grow and strengthen the community. It also participates in economic development activities such as business retention visits and tourism initiatives.
region
Dakota Electric Association
Great River Energy is a not-for-profit electric cooperative owned by its member cooperatives, generating and transmitting electricity for those members in Minnesota. It is member-controlled and serves its member cooperatives with economic development services and other support.
state
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