Elk River Economic Development Business Resources

Posted on:
Jun 09, 2020

Economic Development Energy Incentive Program Policy

The City of Elk River Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the City of Elk River (City) maintain a goal to stimulate private sector investment for new job creation and tax base growth. The Energy Incentive Program offers a savings to qualified applicants on their Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) electric bills for up to two years.

Category: Business, Business Incentives

Posted on:
Mar 12, 2020

2019 HRA Annual Report

Category: Annual Report

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Mar 12, 2020

2019 Economic Development Annual Report

Category: Annual Report

Posted on:
Aug 13, 2019

Request for Proposal: Public Art Installation City of Elk River, MN

This document solicits Requests for Proposal (RFP) for a public art installation for the City of Elk River, Minnesota. Direct Link Here

Category: (none)

Posted on:
Jul 01, 2019

Oliver Kelley Farm

Category: Featured Videos

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Jul 01, 2019

Liberty Clark

Category: Featured Videos

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Jul 01, 2019

Home Depot

Category: Featured Videos

Posted on:
May 15, 2019

2018 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Annual Report

As we look back at 2018, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) had an exciting year filled with successful new redevelopment projects that will improve preserved and improved our existing housing stock, increased property values, and began preparations for multiple redevelopments to improve commerce, transportation, and livability. The City of Elk River strives to proactively facilitate redevelopment, housing diversity, and reinvestment in our community. The Housin...

Category: Annual Report, Housing

Posted on:
May 15, 2019

2018 Economic Development Annual Report

Elk River has developed a reputation as the light industrial hub of the Northwest metro. Businesses have taken notice of our skilled workforce, transportation access, probusiness climate, and area schools that actively collaborate with local companies to meet their workforce needs.

Category: Annual Report, Economic Development

Posted on:
Mar 21, 2019

2019 Community Profile

Category: Community Profile, Economic Development

Posted on:
Mar 21, 2019

Tax Increment Financing Policy

The purpose of this policy is to ensure development receiving Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is consistent with the long-term city Comprehensive Plan, Strategic Plan, Mississippi Connections Plan and/or most recent Housing Study. This is a guide for processing and review of TIF applications. The City of Elk River shall utilize TIF to encourage desirable development or redevelopment that would not otherwise occur but for TIF. Th...

Category: Business Incentives

Posted on:
Mar 20, 2019

Heritage Millwork

Category: Featured Videos

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Mar 20, 2019

Northface Construction

Category: Featured Videos

Posted on:
Feb 26, 2019

City of Elk River Home Improvement Loan

Thinking about fixing up your home? Elk River has partnered with the nonprofit Center for Energy and Environment to help property owners make improvements by offering a lowinterest loan. Now is the time to make your home improvement dreams a reality. See PDF to Download and Click Here to Learn More!

Category: Rehabilitation

Posted on:
Feb 26, 2019

Housing/Redevelopment Rehabilitation Program Guidelines

Category: Rehabilitation

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Dec 19, 2018

Die Concepts

A look at Die Concepts in Elk River.

Category: Featured Videos

Posted on:
Dec 19, 2018

Minnesota DEED: Office of Adult Career Pathways

Our adult employment and training programs provide adults who traditionally face multiple barriers to employment, and who are in need of enhanced educational and supportive services, to be successful in securing long-term family sustaining wages. Our programs work to eliminate racial disparities and large economic gaps in Minnesota, to increase Minnesotans’ literacy and access to high-growth and high-wage jobs, and to increase the number of wome...

Category: Workforce

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Dec 19, 2018

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce: Center for Workforce Solutions

Minnesota employers and employees face critical questions every day: How to make sure that workers possess the necessary tools for jobs of the future? How to match those skills and find enough workers to meet the needs of businesses who want to stay and grow in Minnesota? The Minnesota Chamber Foundation’s Center for Workforce Solutions is a first-of-its-kind in Minnesota business-led initiative. Through leadership, collaboration an...

Category: Workforce

Posted on:
Dec 19, 2018

Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services

Since our beginning in 1984 as Private Industry Council 5, Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc. (CMJTS) has been passionate about providing quality training and job placement services to our customers in central Minnesota. Throughout our 11-county region, jobseekers; adults, youth, entry-level, career-changers, low-income, and dislocated workers; count on us for professional career guidance based on their individual circumstances, economic self-sufficiency needs, and loca...

Category: Workforce

Posted on:
Dec 19, 2018

Anoka Technical College

At Anoka Technical College, we offer skills-based training in fields that meet the demands of the economy and employers. You can choose from 35+ Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees, diplomas and certificates to help fast track your way into a solid career. Anoka Tech faculty members have years of industry experience and countless connections to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills you need t...

Category: Workforce

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Oct 22, 2018

Powered by Our Businesses: Avalon Salon

Category: Featured Videos

Posted on:
May 18, 2018

Sportech: Investing in Employees and the Community

A brief look at Sportech in Elk River

Category: Featured Videos

Posted on:
Apr 06, 2018

Comprehensive Housing Market Study Updates City of Elk River, Minnesota

The study identifies a potential demand for approximately 864 new housing units through 2025. About 20% of the total demand is for senior housing; while general-occupancy housing accounted for 80% of the demand. Demand is strongest for for-sale housing, representing 395 of the 864 new housing units. There is also strong demand for additional market rate (172 units) and affordable rental housing (93 units).

Category: Housing

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Aug 02, 2017

2017 Elk River, MN Broadband Infrastructure Report

Broadband Internet access is critical for communities that want to participate in the modern economy.

Category: Business, Economic Development

Posted on:
Jun 14, 2017

Classic Acrylics

Members of the Elk River economic development community met with Classic Acrylics.

Category: Featured Videos

Posted on:
May 17, 2017

Residential and Redevelopment Authority Blighted Properties Demolition & Forgivable Residential Loan Program Policy Guidelines & Application

The city of Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) has developed a program to meet the untapped need for assistance with demolition and other redevelopment activities when either there is no current development plan or where future development visions are hindered by current blight.

Category: Housing, Residential Blighted

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May 17, 2017

Housing and Redevelopment Authority Blighted Properties Forgivable Commercial/Industrial Loan Policy Guidelines & Application

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the City of Elk River (HRA) recognizes the need to stimulate private sector investment to help spur new construction, create and retain employment opportunities and promote the sale and redevelopment of structurally substandard properties.

Category: Business, Commercial Blighted

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May 16, 2017

PACE Text Templates

Category: Economic Development

Posted on:
Apr 20, 2017

City Beautification Award Policy

The City Beautification Award recognizes business owners whose efforts to clean, repair, improve and enhance the overall aesthetics of their property thereby maintaining the beauty of their neighborhood and surroundings. It is presented to encourage community improvements, enhance our city’s visual image and economic vitality.

Category: Business

Posted on:
Apr 20, 2017

Business Microloan Fund

The Economic Development Authority for the city of Elk River (EDA) recognizes the need to stimulate private sector investment into manufacturing and certain commercial facilities and equipment in order to create new jobs, boost productivity and retain existing jobs for local residents. Additionally, the need exists to encourage investment in the expansion and/or rehabilitation of commercial and retail buildings in order to maintain the economi...

Category: Business Incentives

Posted on:
Apr 20, 2017

Job Incentive Microloan

The purpose of the RLF is to provide financial and technical assistance for the creation and retention of new employment. These objectives may be accomplished through the following means: Create/retain permanent private sector jobs to fuel above-average economic growth. Investment in technology and equipment that increase productivity and provide for higher wages; Leverage of private investment to ensure economic renewal and competitiveness; Increase the local tax base to guarante...

Category: Business Incentives

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Apr 20, 2017

Tax Abatement

The purpose of this policy is to establish the city of Elk River’s position relating to the use of Tax Abatement for private development above and beyond the requirements and limitations set forth by State Law. This policy shall be used as a guide in the processing and review of applications requesting Tax Abatement assistance. The fundamental purpose of providing Tax Abatement in Elk Rive...

Category: Business Incentives

Posted on:
Feb 02, 2017

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency

Minnesota Housing Homeownership Programs Make your dream of homeownership a reality with help from Minnesota Housing and [agency name]! Whether you’re a first-time buyer, repeat buyer, or want to refinance, there’s an affordable Minnesota Housing program that’s right for you. Why choose a Minnesota Housing loan? Low, fixed interest rates for the life of the loan Purchase and refinance options for first-time and repeat homebuyers Downpayment and closing cost loan...

Category: Housing

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Jan 08, 2017

Manufacturing: From Student to Career

Elk River High School students present skills learned.

Category: Featured Videos

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Mar 03, 2016

HRA February Packet (Regular)

Category: HRA

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Mar 03, 2016

Comprehensive Housing Needs Analysis

Category: Housing

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Mar 03, 2016

HRA February Packet (Joint with City Council)

Category: HRA

Posted on:
Mar 03, 2016

HRA February Agenda (Joint with City Council)

Category: HRA

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Mar 03, 2016

HRA February Agenda (Regular)

Category: HRA

Posted on:
Feb 12, 2016

Economic Development Authority Packet: February 16, 2015

Category: ED Authority

Posted on:
Feb 12, 2016

Economic Development Authority Agenda: February 16, 2015

Category: ED Authority

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