ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP
The Economic Development Partnership of Wright County is a non-profit,
public/private development corporation formed in 1993 to address
the need for organized economic development at the county level.
It is funded and directed by its members, who include the county,
cities, townships, utilities, businesses, telecommunications
companies, lenders, and educational institutions.
The Partnership’s vision is to create in Wright County
a healthy and diverse environment for existing, expanding and
new businesses, as well as to increase job opportunities and
support the tax base. To this end, the Partnership works to
promote the county as a single economic entity, provides information
and services to communities and businesses, and works in a
complementary manner with local and regional economic development
programs.
The primary advantage of the Partnership is that it allows
businesses, lenders, local governments, educators, and individuals
to impact Wright County’s growth and development. Additionally,
the Partnership promotes the interaction and networking of
a community’s resources, provides a forum to address
local economic and business issues, and creates a system through
which entrepreneurs, lenders and government officials can increase
private investment in the community.
Our resources are designed to meet business challenges
Site Location Assistance
There are a variety of industrial sites ready for your business as well as
soon-to-be developed industrial zoned property. The Partnership has a complete
inventory of these sites and will work with you, confidentially, to find
the one that's right for your business. Search our online
databases of available land and buildings.
Wright County has nearly 1000 acres of prepared industrial
property within its boundaries. Some sites are privately held
and others are publicly owned — all are near or on major
transportation arteries, making the daily operations of your
business efficient and convenient. Our cities are also positioned
well within the state, midway between the Twin Cities and St.
Cloud areas.
Workforce Development
A Workforce Development Task Force, led by the Partnership,
is engaged in ongoing activities to assist employers and residents
in training our workforce.
Financing
The Partnership manages a revolving loan fund for Wright County. The Wright
County Enterprise Loan Fund assists industrial businesses expanding or locating
in Wright County with a low-interest loan. Additionally, the Partnership
will coordinate other financing to complete an attractive financing package.
For more information about financing, see our Financial
and Technical Resources.
Business Counseling
The Partnership has established a satellite office of the Small Business Development
Center (SBDC) in Wright County. SBDCs are located throughout the State of
Minnesota and are the technical arm of the Small Business Administration.
SBDC counselors provide free and confidential services to
Wright County businesses. They will help you with a business
plan, financial analysis, marketing strategy and much more.
Research & Business Information
The Partnership continuously updates relevant information on Wright County
for the use of businesses in the area, or those intending to locate in Wright
County. This data includes information on workforce, demographics, financial
resources, technology and more. Call us to get started with your research
needs.
Projects at a Glance
- Relocation: Auto Chlor – Rockford – 2001
- Start-Up: De'Barbeque – Montrose – 2001
- Expansion: Peto's, Inc. – Annandale – 2001
- Relocation: Shark Industries – Rockford – 2001
- Start-Up: Caille Farms, Inc – Monticello Township – 2000
- Start-Up: David & David Productions – Delano – 1999
- Expansion: Eden Electronics II – Montrose – 1998
- Start-Up: Mink Lake Manufacturing – Buffalo – 1998
- Expansion: Eden Electronics – Montrose – 1997
- Expansion: Product Technologies – Maple Lake – 1997
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