The City of St. Cloud Economic Development Authority (EDA) is your first-stop for business development assistance, including:
• Site selection for large or small business
• Business expansion and relocation financing resources
• Referral source for business start-up assistance
• City development/permit process
The EDA is dedicated to enhancing St. Cloud's economic vitality and expanding the city's tax and employment base. We are committed to working with you whether you have an existing business in the city or are thinking of relocating and joining us here.
The EDA’s professional staff and board members stand ready to offer our assistance to existing and prospective businesses in site selection, area demographics, planning, workforce development, construction issues, and other items.
The 7-member board is appointed by the Mayor and City Council for 6-year terms in accordance with State statutes and EDA bylaws. The EDA is located within the Community Development Section.
King Banaian Alice Lenzmeier Tohow Siyad Chris Jacques Bernadette Perryman Dave Masters - Council Representative Jeff Goerger - Council Representative
Strategic Plan
The strategic plan provides a framework and priorities for which the EDA and staff can work within to create and sustain jobs and tax base in the City of St. Cloud.