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A Letter from the ChairmanJanuary 24, 2013

Dear Members/Investors:

By most measurements, 2012 was a year of recovery as we inch further away from the “great recession.” Unemployment levels began to show signs of improvement, manufacturing continued its positive trends in most sectors, energy and min-ing were strong, crop prices remained strong, home sales and values increased, residential inventory decreased, commercial

vacancies began to drop, and we began to see new construction projects sprouting up. Optimism returned!

The year 2013 begins with momentum - momentum in the economy and momen-tum in the Partnership. Your Partnership strengthened its bonds with Greater MSP (www.greatermsp.org), increasing the opportunities for Wright County communities to attract national and international businesses looking to expand. Greater MSP provides marketing horsepower to this region, and WCEDP members are active on Greater MSP committees. This alliance, and our presence within their organization, puts Wright County directly in front of site selectors from all over the world.

Your Partnership now provides small business development resources and consult-ing, as it has now become an SBDC satellite office. From new startups to existing businesses looking for advice, this added value brings the vast resources of the Small Business Administration right to our members. Ted LaFrance, our energetic Execu-tive Director, has trained with the SBDC in St. Cloud and earned the Partnership a designation as a satellite office. We applaud Ted’s efforts, and we strongly encour-age you, as a member/investor, to take advantage of this valuable resource.

Throughout 2013, you will see opportunities to participate in Partnership events. Please take advantage of those. From State of the Cities to the annual golf outing, each month brings opportunities to learn, network, and reap the benefits that the Partnership offers. Mom always told me that I would only get out of life what I put into it. This holds true with your Partnership. Come to the events, consider joining a committee, and bring your talents and wisdom to the group. The benefits will be mutual, and you might even have some fun!

I look forward to working with the 2013 WCEDP Board, committees, and member-ship. We have momentum, AND WE ARE WRIGHT!

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Introduction to the PartnershipWright County Economic Development Partnership

The Wright County Economic Development Partnership’s mission is to create a healthy

and diverse environment for existing, expanding, and new businesses- which in turn creates employment opportunities and enhances the overall economic vitality of the region thereby benefi ting the businesses, communities, and citizens of Wright County.

WCEDP fulfi lls its mission by providing technical and fi nancial assistance to businesses in Wright County and those looking to locate in Wright County. The Partnership also provides economic development assistance to the 16 communities. WCEDP is a non-profi t corporation fi nancially supported by local community governments, the county, and area businesses dedicated to supporting sustainable growth. The Partnership also maintains a resourceful website at www.wrightpartnership.org. Wright County and its16 cities are prepared for business - we invite you to explore the opportunity!

We fulfi ll our mission working alongside our partners through these key areas:Business DevelopmentSite Selection and PromotionMarketing the CountyFinancial PackagingCapacity Building Seminars (monthly)Direct NetworkingWorkforce DevelopmentBusiness Counseling

What’s in it for you?The value members gain from the Partnership is both direct and indirect. Members directly gain from the functions listed above and more - please contact us for more thorough information. The indirect benefi t is through supporting a county-wide effort to increase the vitality of our region. Your support enables the Partnership to directly aid our local businesses and community, which directly supports your entity.

For more information please contact:Ted LaFrance, 763-477-3086Jeanene Strum, 763-477-3035www.wrightpartnership.orginfo@wrightpartnership.org6800 Electric DrivePO Box 525Rockford, MN 55373

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CommitteesThe Wright County Economic Development Partnership’s Board of Directors has created the following committees to further enhance and facilitate its greater mission:

To create a healthy and diverse environment for existing, expanding, and new businesses - which in turn creates employment opportunities and enhances the overall economic vitality thereby benefi ting the businesses, communities, and citizens of Wright County.

Marketing CommitteeMission: To assess, develop, and implement strategies and tactics to effectively differentiate and promote Wright County, the Partnership, and its investors.

Membership and Events CommitteeMission: To promote membership and investment in the Partnership, manage the directory, support member investors through Partnership resources, monitor needs of member investors, and provide events and development seminars.

Management CommitteeMission: To carry out essential business as assigned by the Board of Directors; a committee that directly supports the Board on request.

Finance CommitteeMission: Oversee the fi nancial operations of the Partnership including its annual budget, Enterprise Revolving Loan Fund, and fi nancial decisions and/or insight requested by the Board of Directors.

Awards CommitteeMission: Manages the award criteria, selection process, and reviewing of applications for various awards provided to members, businesses, and communities in Wright County.

Please contact us at 763-477-3086 to serve on any of the above committees. Involvement is strongly encouraged. These proactive, fun, and effi cient committees truly support the mission of the Partnership for everyone’s gain.


Wright County

Government Center: 10 2nd Street NW, Buff alo General Information 763-682-3900 Toll Free 800-362-3667 Fax 763-682-6178 Job Line 763-682-7454Human Services Center: 1004 Commercial Drive, Buff aloPublic Works Building: 1901 Highway 25 N, Buff aloAssessor Offi ce 763-682-7367 or 763-682-7368 Greg Kramber 763-682-7365 Fax 763-684-4553Attorney Civil/Criminal/ Juvenile 763-682-7340 Victim Witness 763-682-7349 Fax 763-682-7700Auditor/Treasurer General Information 763-682-7578 Accounting 763-682-8953 Land Records 763-684-2325 or 763-682-7581 Property Tax Information 763-682-7572Miscellaneous Licenses 763-682-7578 (Beer, Liquor, Tobacco, Auctioneer) Passports 763-682-7584 Voter Registration/Elections 763-682-7578 or 763-682-7692Civil Defense 763-682-7325County Administration 763-682-7378 Dick Norman 763-682-7377 Personnel 763-682-7353 Purchasing 763-682-7382 Safety 763-684-2309District Court - www.mncourts.gov Information Line 763-682-7539Extension (University of MN) 763-682-7394Highway Department (1901 Highway 25 N, Buff alo) Offi ce 763-682-7383 Accounting 763-682-7385 Driveway & Moving Permits 763-682-7706 Engineering 763-682-7387 Wayne Fingalson 763-682-7388 Fax 763-682-7313 Right-of-Way 763-682-7386 Road Maintenance 763-682-7374 Shop/Equipment Maintenance 763-682-7392 Utility Permits 763-682-7706Historian 763-682-7323Human Services (1004 Commercial Drive) Administration Accounting Social Services Public Health 763-682-7400 Fax 763-682-7701 Financial & Child Support (10 2nd Street NW) Main Receptionist 763-682-7414 Fax 763-682-8920Information Technology 763-682-7315 Bill Swing 763-682-7316

Jobs Hot Line 763-682-7454Licenses Drivers 763-682-7596 Drivers Exam 763-682-3963 (Lakeview Mall - Tuesday/Wednesday) Game & Fish 763-682-7594 Marriage/Vital Statistics 763-682-7509 Tabs: Vehicle, Snowmobile, Boat 763-682-7597Parks (1901 Highway 25 N, Buff alo) 763-682-7693 Park Director, Mark Mattice 763-682-7693Personnel 763-682-7380Planning & Zoning All Inspection Appointments 763-682-7338 Building Inspector: Permit Information 763-682-7338 Building Code 763-682-7333 or 763-682-7714Environmental Health Complaint 763-682-7338 Director Bill Stevens 763-682-7331 Recycling 763-682-7338 Sewer Permits/Certifi cation 763-682-7338 Water Test/Quality 763-682-7331Zoning Board of Adjustment 763-682-8947 Planning Commission 763-682-7332Probation (Court Services) 763-682-7308 Director Mike MacMillian 763-682-7303Public Defender Offi ce (205 Central Ave.) 763-682-4306Purchasing 763-682-7382Recorder/Registrar of Titles Registrar Barb Gabrelcik 763-682-7356 Abstract Property 763-682-7357 Torrens Property 763-682-7359 UCC (Personal Property) 763-684-4551Sheriff EMERGENCY 911 Non-Emergency 763-682-1162 Administration 763-682-7622 Civil Process 763-682-7646 Investigations 763-682-7637 Jail 763-682-7653 Narcotics 763-684-2368 Records 763-682-7630 Warrants 763-682-7688Surveyor General Information 763-682-7691 or 763-682-7889 Fax 763-682-7313Toll Free (County Main Information Desk) 800-362-3667Veterans Service/Civil Defense 763-682-7325

WRIGHT COUNTY OFFICES: All this information and more can be found at:

www.co.wright.mn.us

FormerlyJAmdal Architects, LLC andBissonnette Erickson Architects, LLC

Contact:Jack Amdal AIA,612-802-2855


Albertville

Website: www.ci.albertville.mn.us

Population, Households, and Median Income:

2010 Census Population: 7,044

Housing units: 1,318

Median Household Income: $74,559

Location: Albertville is located just 20 miles west of Maple Grove and 30 miles east of St. Cloud.

Development Incentives: Wright County Enterprise Revolving Loan Fund, TIF, shovel ready sites, and willingness to work together to move a project forward for the benefit of all involved.

General Contact Information: Adam Nafstad, (763) 497-3384, Fax (763) 497-3210

Community Amenities: Albertville has been growing at a phenomenal rate from 1,251 people in

1990 to a population of 7,044 in 2010. This rapid growth has been aided by the retail shopping amenities, which became substantial with the addition of the Outlets of Albertville. Today there are numerous retail stores on the south side of the Interstate also. In addition, a new health care clinic with a variety of services including urgent care is being built in Albertville. Because retail and indus-trial businesses are occurring on both sides of the Interstate highway, plans are underway to add additional infrastructure and access in I-94.

Utilities:

Cable service by Charter Communications

Electric by Xcel Energy and Wright Hennepin Electric

Natural gas by CenterPoint Energy

Telephone service by Century Link (formerly Embarq or Sprint)

Major Employers:

Old Castle Glass

Truss Manufacturing Company

Banana Republic

Dennis Fehn Gravel and Excavating

Old Navy


AnnandaleWebsite: www.annandale.mn.us


2010 Census Population: 3,228

Households: 1,163

Median Income: $43,369

Location: Located just 45 minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and 25 minutes from St. Cloud. Annandale is described as the “Heart of the Lake”. Annandale has a strong downtown retail corridor, existing industry, and beautiful residential opportunities.

General Contact Information: Kelly Hinnenkamp, (320) 274-3055, fax (320) 274-5728

Community Amenities:

Thirteen acres available in the Annandale Business Park

Utilities:

Natural gas - CenterPoint

Electric - Xcel Energy & Wright-Hennepin

Water Source - City

Sewer Source - City

Refuse - West Central Sanitation

Recycling service - West Central

Telephone service - Windstream

Cable service - Windstream

Compost – City

Major Employers:

Annandale High School

RM Johnson Company

Bendix Elementary School

Annandale State Bank

M&M Bus Service Inc.


BuffaloWebsite: www.ci.buffalo.mn.us

Population, Households, and Median Income

Pop.: 15,453

H.H.: 6,044

The median income is $49,573 and median income for a family is $59,250

Location: 30 miles west of the Twin Cities on Highways 55 and 25

Development Incentives: The Housing & Redevelopment Authority offers incentives tailored to attract and retain industrial, commercial and retail development. Tax Increment Financing programs may be available to redevelopment projects, as well as other incentives.

General Contact Information: Merton Auger, City Administrator 763-684-5406, [email protected], or Laureen Bodin, Assistant Administrator 763-684-5404, [email protected], 212 Central Avenue, Buffalo, MN 55313

Community Amenities: An eclectic mix of antique stores, numerous lakes, natural beauty, many parks and recreational opportunities and modern conveniences. Buffalo Minnesota offers guests an opportunity to relax and enjoy a perfect day trip or weekend getaway. Nestled between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud, this city of 15,500 provides a relaxed pace and friendly atmosphere. When you get off the interstate or highway, life becomes a little less hectic. The perfect mixture of old and new, Buffalo is truly a unique Minnesota treasure.

Utilities: Buffalo has its own electric distribution system with competitive rates, sanitary sewer and water, police and fire, streets and parks, a municipal airport, a community center with a focus on senior services, a civic center and ice arena, two off-sale liquor stores, wireless Internet services and fiber to commercial/industrial properties, an 18-hole public golf course and garbage and recycling services.

Major Employers

Wright County Government Center

ISD # 877

Wal Mart and Strip Mall

Menards

Buffalo Hospital and Allina Clinic

Buffalo Clinic

Dayton Hudson – Target Store

Ryan Chevrolet

Morries Ford


ClearwaterWebsite: www.clearwatercity.com

Population, Households, and Median IncomeThe City of Clearwater has a population of 1,735 with 762 housing units. The median income is $41,696.

Location: Clearwater is located at the extreme northern tip of Wright County, near the junction of the Clearwater and Mississippi River on I-94 about 15 miles east of the St. Cloud metropolitan area and 30 miles west of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Development Incentives: The Clearwater EDA can assist your business with the following incen-tives: tax abatement, TIF, Wright County Revolving Loan fund.

General Contact Information: Jennifer Wothe, City Administrator

320-558-2428, option 1. City of Clearwater, 605 County road 75, P.O. Box 9, Clearwater, MN 55320

Community Amenities:Five city parks

Lions Park

Sportsmans Park/Ballfield

Spring Street Park

Riverside Park

Eldorado Park

River Country Bike Trail (connects three city parks)

Wright County Wayside Rest overlooking the Clearwater River

Scenic and Natural Area located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Clearwater Rivers

Designer 18-hole disc golf course

Eagle Trace Golfers Club, an 18-hole championship golf course along the banks of the Mississippi River

Clear Waters Outfitting, provides daily canoe, kayak, stand-up-paddle

Utilities:Municipal Water and Sewer

Electricity on northern side of I-94 is Xcel, on the southern side of I-94 is Wright Hennepin.

Natural gas is through Xcel.

Major Employers:The major employers in the City of Clearwater include: Clearwater Travel Plaza, T.O. Plastics and Coborn’s Grocery Store.


CokatoWebsite: www.cokato.mn.us

Population, Households, and Median Income: 2010 Census Population: 2,694

1,103 Housing Units. Average Household Size: 2.61, Average Family Size: 3.29. Median Age: 32.5 years. Median Income: $45,833 (Median Household Income in the past 12 months in 2010 inflation adjusted dollars)

Location: Located in the midst of two metropolitan areas 50 miles west of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 40 miles south of St. Cloud, Cokato has many economic and geographic advantages. Located along Highway 12 in Wright County, Cokato boasts the presence of approximately 150 businesses.

Development Incentives: The Cokato EDA is willing to provide economic development incen-tives for qualifying projects including a low interest loan program and tax increment financing. The EDA is also willing to serve as a conduit to obtain state and federal grants and loans.

General Contact Information: City Administrator Don Levens at: 320-286-5505, EDA President Dean Perry at: 320-286-4402 or via email at: [email protected] or Economic Development Consultant: Joanne Foust, MDG, Inc.: 952-758-7399 or via email at: [email protected].

Community Amenities: The City of Cokato was named the Best Place to Raise Children in MN by Bloomberg’s Businessweek.com, December, 2010, “With a country club, library, and award-winning schools, Cokato stands a step above most small towns. More than an hour from Minneapolis, Cokato shares many amenities with nearby (and runner-up) Dassel, including schools and a performing arts center. Cokato also boasts a museum and photography studio built in 1905 that is on the National Register of Historic Places.”

Cokato offers a variety of parks, trails, golfing, beautiful lakes for fishing with camping opportunities, an outdoor community swimming pool, a quality education system (Dassel Cokato Schools), health care facilities, a wide range of civic organizations, churches and business opportunities.

The Cokato Corn Carnival is an annual celebration with a kick-off parade on August 13th and activi-ties August 14th – 15th, 2012.

Utilities: Gas: CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco: 1-800-245-2377 or 1-800-252-1166.

Electricity: Xcel Energy: 1-800-859-4999. Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association: 1-800-943-2667 or 320-763-3000.

Telephone: CenturyLink: Residential: 1-800-788-3500. Business: 1-800-786-6272

Internet: Lakedale Link: 800-546-4963; Charter Communications: 1-800-581-0081; Mediacom: 800-332-0245; CenturyLink: Residential: 1-800-788-3500. Business: 1-800-786-6272

Cable Television: Charter Communications: 1-800-581-0081. Channel 12 – Cokato’s local public access channel.

Water and Sewer Service: City of Cokato: 320-286-5505.

Garbage Collection and Recycling: Waste Management: 1-800-450-9378.

Major Employers: Dassel-Cokato Schools, CentraSota, Cokato Charitable Trust, Faribault Foods, Saunatec, The Market Place, Keaveny Drug


DelanoWebsite : www.delano.mn.us


Total Population: 5,464

Total Households: 5,404

Median Income: $70,529

Location: Delano is located along US Highway 12 in Wright County, bordering Hennepin County to the east. The City of Delano is less than 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis.

Development Incentives: The City of Delano is progressive in its use of tools and techniques to part-ner with business for growth and expansion. Projects that result in local job creation and increasing local market value have been assisted with TIF, Tax Abatement, Delano’s Development Incentive Program, and other incentives.

General Contact Information

Council:

Mayor Dale J. Graunke: [email protected]

Holly Schrupp, Council Member: [email protected]

Betsy Stolfa, Council Member: [email protected]

Dan Vick, Council Member: [email protected]

Derek Schansberg, Council Member: [email protected]

Staff Contacts:

Phil Kern, City Administrator: [email protected] 763-972-0565

Brian Bloch, Finance Director: [email protected] 763-972-0584

Alan Brixius, City Planner: [email protected] 763-231-2555

Vince Vander Top, City Engineer: [email protected] 763-479-5124

Hal Becker, Municipal Utilities: [email protected] 763-972-0559

Community Amenities: You may have been to Delano for the state’s oldest and largest 4th of July Celebration, but did you know Delano also offers a great school district, excellent places to shop, beautiful parks and trails, a strong business community, safe neighborhoods, low taxes, a short com-mute to the metro area, civically engaged folks, state-of-the-art assisted living facility, delicious res-taurants, dentists, orthodontists, ophthalmologists and medical doctors. Well, you get the idea ... We want to know what you find!

Utilities: Delano Municipal Utilities: www.delanomn.us

Major Employers: Landscape Structures, Inc., Coborn’s, Randy’s Environmental Services, Inc., Sil-Pro

Industrial Louvers, Solar Plastics, Inc., Arctic Fox, Inc.


HANOVERWebsiteCity of Hanover: www.hanovermn.orgHanover Economic Development Authority: www.hanovereda.com

Population, Households, and Median IncomePopulation: 2,938 (2010 Census)Households: 993 (94.5% are owner-occupied)Median Household Income: $97,098

Location: 11250 5th St NE, Hanover, MN 55341

Development Incentives: Rent Reimbursement Program – rental assistance to new businesses locat-ing in vacant commercial/industrial spaces in Hanover. Amount is equal to three months rent or $2,400, whichever is less. Minimum 12 month lease required.Hanover Revolving Loan Fund – low interest loan program for qualified industrial or commercial buildings currently or proposed to locate in Hanover. Loan maximum at $20,000. Interest rate is Prime minus 2, minimum rate of 2% and a maximum rate of 6%.Hanover Matching Grant Program – façade improvement grant program for existing commercial/industrial buildings. Grant amount is $1,000 or 90% of project costs, whichever is less.Tax Abatement • Tax Increment FinancingState/Regional Programs (Business Development Public Infrastructure Program, Redevelopment Grant Program, Minnesota Investment Fund, Wright County Revolving Loan Fund, Initiative Foundation Business Loans, etc).

General Contact InformationBob DerusCity of Hanover, PO Box 278, Hanover, MN 55341 • 763-497-3777, ext. 1 • Fax 763-497-1873

Community AmenitiesNorth Crow River flows through downtown HanoverSix community parks; one County ParkCrow Hassan Park Reserve – miles of trails and a popular destination for horseback ridersMiles of Bike/Pedestrian trails – connected to the Lake Independence Regional Trail, connecting Hanover to hundreds of miles of trails in the Twin Cities metropolitan areaAward-winning school district (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools) serves communityHanover Harvest Festival (1st Saturday in August) and a number of great community eventsClose to the best the Twin Cities have to offer (30 minutes to downtown Minneapolis, 45 minutes to MSP Regional Airport, 10 minutes to Maple Grove, 15 minutes to Plymouth)Business and development friendly

Utilities: Electric: Xcel Energy & Wright Hennepin Electric CoopNatural Gas: Centerpoint EnergyWater/Sewer: City of HanoverCommunications: Century Link, ComcastGarbage: openRecycling: Randy’s Sanitation

Major Employers: Hanover Elementary School, Maverick Construction, RJ Star, West Air Heating and Cooling, River Inn, Roy C, Inc., Caprice Doorcraft, PHS West, Inc., Burschville Construction, Miller Trucking.


Howard LakeWebsite: www.howard-lake.mn.usPopulation, Households, and Median Income:Population: 1,962 (2010 Census Data)Households: 786 Total (2010 Census Data)Median Income- $31,856 (2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates)

Location: Howard Lake is located on Highway 12 approximately 35 miles west of Minneapolis.

Development Incentives: The City Council of Howard Lake has been proactive in assisting compa-nies by providing financial incentives. The following consists of two local incentives offered to pro-spective businesses of Howard Lake:Tax Increment Financing: The City of Howard Lake has used Tax Increment Financing to stimulate redevelopment within the Downtown area and promote jobs in the City’s Industrial areas. The City currently has TIF available in Howard Lake Industrial Park West and will consider this type of incentive for redevelopment projects that promote the revitalization of the Downtown area.Low Interest Loan Program-Voyager Fund: The City has established a low interest loan program called the Voyager Fund and is available to assist businesses of Howard Lake. The Fund was created for the purpose of assisting a variety of businesses, primarily by providing financial assistance for growth and expansion. To qualify, a business must be creditworthy, be locat-ed within the city limits, and have a project that meets one of the following objectives:Creation or retention of permanent private sector jobs in order to create above-average economic growth; Stimulation or leverage of private investment to ensure economic renewal and competitive-ness; Increase to the local tax base Improvement of employment and economic opportunity for residents of the city that will increase their standard of living; and Stimulation of productivity growth through improved manufacturing processes or new technologies.

General Contact InformationNick Haggenmiller625 8th Avenue, PO Box 763, Howard Lake, MN 55349Phone: 320-543-3670Fax: 320-543-3306

Community AmenitiesHoward Lake is a growing community located minutes from the Twin Cities metro. Residents and business owners enjoy the Community’s small-town atmosphere with convenient access to the Twin Cities Metro. Howard Lake is rich in natural resources that include three lakes, Howard, Dutch, and Mallard Pass; approximately 21 acres of parkland; and numerous natural areas. The Community has an active busi-ness community that includes a core of downtown retail businesses, large manufacturing, and a vari-ety of commercial businesses. These businesses succeed in Howard Lake due to the accessibility and visibility offered by Highway 12 and the strong workforce available within the community.Howard Lake’s rich natural resources, various housing opportunities, and a strong business commu-nity, make Howard Lake a great place to live and work.

Utilities: Sanitary Sewer Service: City of Howard LakeWater Service: City of Howard Lake, Natural Gas-CenterPoint Energy, Electric Service Xcel Energy, Telecommunications: Sprint, Lakedale Link, MediaCom, Broadband Services

Major Employers: The City’s three largest employers include manufacturer Dura Supreme (400 employees), American Spirit Mailing (120 employees), and ISD# 2687 (100 employees).


MONTICELLOWebsitewww.ci.monticello.mn.us

Population: 12,759Households: 4,693Median income: $62,819

Location Monticello is the sub-regional center between the Twin Cities MSP area and St. Cloud. Located along I94, State Highway 25, and the Mississippi River.

Development IncentivesTax Increment FinancingBusiness Expansion Incentive ProgramGreater Monticello Revolving Loan Fund

General Contact InformationJeff O’Neil(763) 271.3208

Community AmenitiesBertram Chain of Lakes Regional ParkMonticello Community CenterQuaint downtown shopping and diningAvailable and affordable industrial and commercial landTalented workforce

UtilitiesFiberNet MonticelloTDS Communications Xcel EnergyWright Hennepin ElectricCity of Monticello

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MontroseWebsite: www.montrose-mn.com

Population, Households, and Median Income: 2010 Census Population: 2,8471,116 Housing Units Average Household Size: 2.73, Average Family Size: 3.23. Median Age: 29.5 years.Median Income: $61,593 (Median Household Income in the past 12 months in 2010 inflation adjusted dollars)

Location: Located 25 miles from the twin cities, Montrose is a progressive and growing community located along US TH 12. Montrose is located in Wright County, is within US Congressional District 6 and MN Legislative District 19B.

Development Incentives: The Montrose EDA is willing to provide economic development incen-tives for qualifying projects including a local matching grant program for façade improvements, a low-interest loan program, and tax increment financing. The EDA is also willing to serve as a conduit to obtain state and federal grants and loans.

General Contact Information: City Administrator Barb Swanson at: 763-575-7422 or via email at: [email protected] or Economic Development Consultant: Joanne Foust, MDG, Inc.: 952-758-7399 or via email at: [email protected].

Community Amenities: The City of Montrose offers a number of city parks and trails. In addition, the Woodland State Wildlife Management Area is located on the southeast side of the City, east of Highway 25. The city has a number of civic organizations including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Lions Club, 4-H, Montrose Royal Ambassadors, Mom’s Club, Montrose-Waverly Chamber of Commerce, Stone Soup & Food Shelf, Senior Citizens, VFW, and Churches. Montrose Days is an annual celebration which will be held August 17-19, 2012

Utilities: Electrical: Excel Energy: 800-895-4999 and Wright Hennepin Electric: 800-895-4999Natural Gas: Excel Energy: 800-895-4999Water and Wastewater: City of Montrose: 763-575-7422Telephone Service: Windstream Communications provides local phone service, long distance services and Internet access. (763) 675-3018Cable & Internet Service: Comcast provides cable television, high-speed Internet and digital tele-phone services. (763) 675-3373 Windstream Communications provides dial-up and DSL Internet access, in addition to digital televi-sion. (763) 675-3018

Major Employers: Montrose Elementary School (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School District)Carpentry ContractorsCraft Pattern & MoldCitizens State BankGreat Northern Bar & GrillCasey’s General Store


OtsegoWebsite: www.ci.otsego.mn.us

Population, Households, and Median Income2010 Population: 13,571Household: 4,855Median Income: $78,154

Location City Hall: 8899 Nashua Avenue Northeast, Otsego, MN 55330

Development IncentivesOtsego offers development incentives including tax abatement and tax increment financing based on the merits of the project.

General Contact InformationLori JohnsonOtsego City Hall8899 Nashua Avenue Otsego, MN 55330763-441-4414

Community AmenitiesNumerous neighborhood parks including ball fields and tennis courts, large community park with splash pad; the Mississippi River Trail bikeway traverses ten miles through Otsego on its way from Lake Itasca to New Orleans: home to a large Wright County Park along the Mississippi River; public access points to the Mississippi River; retail areas anchored by SuperTarget and Holiday Inn; diverse housing stock; attractive sites for commercial and industrial development

UtilitiesNatural Gas-Center Point Energy (612-321-4939), Xcel Energy( 1-800-895-4999)Electric – Elk River Municipal Utilities, Wright Hennepin ElectricPhone/Cable/Internet – Charter Communications, CenturyLink, Windstream Communications, CityscapeRecycling –County Compost FacilitySewer/Water – Otsego Municipal Utilities

Major EmployersTarget – 350 EmployeesHoliday Inn – 127Rockwoods - 120


ROCKFORDWebsite: www.cityofrockford.orgPopulation, Households, and Median Income: 2010 Census Population: 4,316; 1,693 Housing Units. Median Age: 34.7 years.Median Income: $49,597 (Median Household Income in the past 12 months in 2010 inflation adjust-ed dollars)

Location: Located on the western edge of Hennepin County and primarily within Wright County, the city of Rockford enjoys easy access to Metropolitan amenities while retaining its rural, small town charm. Ideally located along Highway 55, just 30 miles west of the metropolitan area, Rockford offers a mix of commercial and industrial businesses and sites available for development.

Development Incentives: The City of Rockford offers a variety of financial incentives to qualifying businesses, including a No Interest Loan for façade/building improvements, a low interest loan pro-gram and tax increment financing. The City is also willing to serve as a conduit to obtain state and federal grants and loans.

General Contact Information: City Administrator Nancy Carswell at: 763-477-65565 or via email at: [email protected] or Economic Development Consultant: Joanne Foust, MDG, Inc.: 952-758-7399 or via email at: [email protected].

Community Amenities: The picturesque Crow River flows through town and adds ambiance to the downtown commercial district. Riverside Community Park capitalizes on this natural feature and pro-vides a variety of recreational opportunities along with amenities in three other city parks. The Rockford Community Center and private fitness centers provide residents and businesses with recreational and fitness options. Rockford is also home to a historical home, built in 1856, that is listed on the national register of his-toric properties. The Ames-Florida house is a historical gem owned by the City of Rockford and oper-ated by the local Rockford Area Historical Society.The Rockford branch of the Great River Regional Library is located in Rockford’s downtown providing easy access for all.Rockford School District, www.rockford.k12.mn.us, provides quality education to area residents. All three schools are four-star schools, meeting the criteria on the MN School Report Card for Reading. Rockford’s River Days is an annual celebration held the second weekend in August. There are a number of community organizations including but not limited to, the Rockford Area Athletic Association, Rockford Area Historical Society, Rockford-Greenfield Chamber of Commerce, Rockford Food Shelf, Fire Department, and Lions Club.

Utilities: Water and Sewer: City of Rockford, 6031 Main Street, Rockford MN, 763-477-6565Electric Service Providers: Wright-Hennepin Electric Coop: 763-477-3100 and Xcel Energy:

1-800-895-4999Gas: CenterPoint Energy: 612-372-4727Cable: Charter Communications: 1-800-581-0081Garbage Collection: Waste Management: 1-800-450-9378. Recycling: Wright Recycling: 763-972-2031

Major Employers: Rockford School District, Wright Hennepin Electric, MN Diversified Products, Lampert Yards, DRC, VerTec, Shark Industries, ER Systems/Prairie Tech


St. MichaelWebsite: www.ci.st-michael.mn.us

Population, Households, and Median Income:16,399 population5,482 households$86,427 median income

Location: 25 miles northwest of downtown Minneapolis on Interstate 94 at Highway #241

Development IncentivesTax Increment FinancingTax AbatementLow Interest LoansReduced Sewer/Water Hookup and Building Permit Fees

General Contact InformationMarc WeigleCommunity Development Director763-416-7932 (direct)763-286-6380 (cell)[email protected]

Community AmenitiesLowest City Tax Rate in Wright CountyHighly-Educated and Skilled WorkforceDiverse and Engaged Business CommunityExcellent School DistrictsAdjacent to I-94 and Highway 101Attractive and Safe NeighborhoodsNew Library and Senior Center in 2011Extensive Park & Trail System, and Numerous Recreational Lakes

UtilitiesElectric – Xcel Energy, Wright Hennepin ElectricGas – CenterPoint/Minnegasco, XcelPhone – Charter Communications, CenturyLink, Lakedale LinkCable – Charter CommunicationsRecycling – Veolia ESSewer/Water – City

Major EmployersJ & B Group (“No Name Steaks”), PCI Roads, Marksman Metals, US Water Services, Jet EdgeMarketplace Grocery, Drywall Supply, AAA Striping Service, Allina Medical Clinic


WaverlyWebsite: www.waverlymn.org

Population: 2010 Census 1,357 Households: 2010 Census : 603 Median Income: $66,786(from American community survey, US Census, 2010 inflation adjusted dollars)

Location: Waverly is located in Wright County approximately 30 miles west of the Minneapolis Metropolitan area on US Highway 12.

Development Incentives: Waverly’s business subsidy policy allows the use of Tax Increment Financing Districts, Tax abatement, grants and loans (should funds be available).

General Contact Information:

City Hall: P.O. Box 189, 502 Atlantic Ave., Waverly, MN 55390Phone: 763-658-4217; Fax 763-658-6189Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm (M-F)

Clerk Treasurer: Debbie RyksMayor: Connie HolmesEDA President: Dr. Sarah Bartosch

Community Amenities: Waverly is home to two lakes - recreational Big Waverly Lake and the scenic environmental Carrigan Lake. Big Waverly Lake has two public boat launching docks and a lake front park that includes picnic tables, a pavilion, grills, playground equipment, a sandy beach, and tennis courts. There are several other parks with playground equipment located in newer housing develop-ments. Waverly has a series of trails connecting newer housing developments with the elementary school, downtown, and the lake front park.

There is a wide choice of housing available with newer housing (and lots for building) located in five developments south of Highway 12. Lake front property is available on Big Waverly Lake and a wide choice of homes are located in older neighborhoods near the Hubert Humphrey Elementary School - a State of Minnesota nominee for the National Blue Ribbon Educational award.

Utilities: Electricity and Gas: Excel Energy; Cable: Comcast; Telephone: Windstream, Comcast avail-able

Major Employers: Citizens State Bank; Red Lodge Bar and Grill; Marks’ Service

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Companies by Name401(k) Plan Professionals740 Metro Blvd., Ste. 213, Edina, MN 55358Jenna Carlen [email protected] Ballin [email protected]

(952) 835-4485401(k) Plan Professionals is a team of licensed independent fi nancial advisors who provide retirement plan consulting and educational services to small and mid-size companies.

AgStar Financial ServicesPO Box 608, Waite Park, MN 56387-0608Jerry Briese [email protected](320) 203-4610

Annandale Chamber of CommercePO Box 417, Annandale, MN 55302Megan [email protected](320) 274-2291www.annandalechamber.org

Annandale State Bank 40 Chestnut Street, Box 310 Annandale, MN 55302Bryan Bruns [email protected] Jerpseth(320) 274-8216 Fax (320) 274-3581www.annabank.comA provider of fi nancial services to the local community.

Annandale State Bank - Clearwater 700 State Highway 24,Clearwater, MN [email protected](320) 558-2271 Fax (320) 558-2480www.annabank.comA provider of fi nancial services to the local community.

Bauer Design Build, LLC751 7th St. S., Ste. 100, Delano, MN 55328Mike [email protected] [email protected](763) 972-0000 Fax (763) 972-8707www.bauerdesignbuild.comA design build general contractor experi-enced in managing the design and construc-tion process on projects of varying type and size.

Bolton & Menk7533 Sunwood Dr NW Ste 206, Ramsey, MN 55303Brad DeWolf [email protected](612) 756-1032www.bolton-menk.com


Braun Intertec 6737 LaBeauz Ave NE,Albertville, MN 55301Dave Bomersine [email protected](612) 366-0981 Fax (763) 497-2359www.braunintertec.comBraun Intertec serves as a geotechnical engineering environmental consulting & testing fi rm providing solutions for property development redevelopment facilities management and infrastructure-related issues.

Buffalo Chamber of Commerce205 Central Avenue Buffalo, MN 55313Sally Custer, President [email protected](763) 682-4902 Fax (763) 682-5677www.buffalochamber.org

Buffalo Hospital303 Catlin St. , Buffalo, MN 55313Jennifer Myster [email protected](763) 684-713 Fax (763) 684-7105www.buffalohospital.org

CMA (Architecture, Planning, Interior Design)800 Washington Ave N. Ste. 208Minneapolis, MN 55401-1330Charla Evenson [email protected] Ludewig [email protected](612) 547-1303 Fax (612) 338-2995 www.cmarch.comWe offer all types of services related to architecture, site planning, remodels, new buildings, etc.

Carlson Building Services4111 Mackenzie Ct. NE Ste. 100 St. Michael, MN 55376David Carlson [email protected] Carlson [email protected](763) 497-8020 www.carlsonbldgservices.com

Central MN Development Co.1885 Station Pkwy NW Ste. A Andover, MN 55304Mike Mulrooney [email protected] Schake [email protected] Weeres [email protected](763) 784-3337 Fax (763) 784-3338www.cmdcbusinessloans.comWe are an SBA 504 Certifi ed Dev. Co. providing long term below market and fi xed rate fi nancing to businesses in the Central MN region.

Central MN Jobs and Training 406 7th Street, Monticello, MN 55362Barb Chaffee [email protected] Zipoy [email protected](763) 271-3722 Fax (763) 271-3701www.cmjts.orgCMJTS is a non-profi t employment and training organization that can help businesses fi nd, train & retain employees & help workers fi nd jobs.


Citizens State Bank - Waverly & MontroseP.O. Box 68, Waverly, MN 55390 Brian Matzke [email protected](763) 658-4417 Fax (763) 658-4836www.bankwaverly.comA locally-owned, community-oriented, customer-focused, full-service bank.

City of Albertville 5959 Main Avenue NE, PO Box 9 Albertville, MN 55301 Adam Nafstad [email protected](763) 497-3384 Fax (763) 497-3210www.ci.albertville.mn.usDeveloping community on the cutting edge of economic advancement. Commercial and industrial land is available.

City of Annandale PO Box K, Annandale, MN 55302Kelly [email protected](320) 274-3055 Fax (320) 274-5728www.annandale.mn.us Located on Highway 55 just 45 minutes west of the Twin Cities.

City of Buffalo212 Central Ave., Buffalo, MN 55313(763) 682-1181Merton [email protected] on Highway 55 just 45 minutes west of the Twin Cities.

City of Clearwater605 County Road 75, Box 9 Clearwater, MN 55320 Jennifer Wothe [email protected](320) 558-2428 Fax (320) [email protected] on I-94, 50 miles from Minneapolis-Saint Paul. Land available for development.

City of Cokato255 Broadway Avenue SCokato, MN 55321Don [email protected](320) 286-5505 Fax (320) 286-5876www.cokato.mn.usMunicipality – delivery of sewer and water, recreational services plus expansion of goods and services.

City of Delano 234 2nd St. N, Delano, MN 55328 Phil Kern [email protected](763) 972-0550 Fax (763) 972-6174www.delano.mn.us

City of Hanover11250 5th Street NE, Box 278 Hanover, MN 55341Bob [email protected](763) 497-3777 Fax (763) 497-1873www.hanovermn.orgHanover, the little city on the Crow, emphasizes the best of small town living for its residents. Contact us with any commercial or industrial inquires.

City of Howard Lake PO Box 736, Howard Lake, MN 55349Nick Haggenmiller(320) [email protected]


City of Monticello505 Walnut Street, Suite 1 Monticello, MN 55362Jeff O’Neil [email protected](763) 295-2711 Fax (763) 295-4404www.ci.monticello.mn.usGovernmental entity providing representative leadership to the community. Directs resources to achieve intended vision.

City of Montrose311 Buffalo Avenue S, Box 25 Montrose, MN 55363Barbara Thwing-Swanson [email protected] Richter [email protected] Foust [email protected](763) 675-3717 Fax (763) 675-3032www.montrose-mn.comLocated on State Hwy. 12, 30 miles from metro area. Offers attractive incentives to business and industry.

City of Otsego8899 NE Nashua Ave., Otsego, MN 55330Lori Johnson [email protected] Darkenwald [email protected](763) 441-4414 Fax (763) 441-8823www.ci.otsego.mn.us

City of Rockford 6031 Main Street, Rockford, MN 55373Nancy Carswell [email protected] Foust [email protected](763) 477-6565 Fax (763) 477-4393www.cityofrockford.orgLocated along Crow River and Hwy. 55, 27 miles west of Minneapolis. New industrial park, downtown redevelopment.

City of St. Michael11800 Town Center Dr., Suite 300St. Michael, MN 55376Steve [email protected] Weigle [email protected](763) 497-2041 Fax (763) 497-5306ww.ci.st-michael.mn.us

City of Waverly502 Atlantic Ave, Box 182 Waverly, MN 55390Deborah Ryks [email protected] Holmes [email protected] (763) 658-4217 Fax (763) 658-6189www.ci.waverly.mn.us

Civil Engineering Site Design118 East Broadway St., Monticello, MN 55362Scott Dahlke [email protected](763) 314-0929


Clearwater Area Economic DevelopmentPO Box 171 Clearwater, MN 55320Jennifer Wothe(320) 558-2271www.clearwatermneda.info

CliftonLarsonAllen104 Marty Drive, Suite 1 Buffalo, MN 55313Rick C. Borden CPA [email protected](763) 225-6150Our CPAs consultants & advisors provide assurance, accounting, tax, consulting & advisory services.

Cokato Chamber of CommercePO Box 819, Cokato, MN 55321Mike Seaberg, President(320) 286-5505 Fax (320) 286-5876www.cokato.mn.us

Commercial Realty Solutions3 Hwy. 55 W, Buffalo, MN 55313Wayne Elam [email protected](763) 229-4982www.commrealtysolutions.comYour Wright County Commercial Real Estate specialist.

Country Inn by Carlson - Buffalo102 Hwy 55, Buffalo, MN 55313Carrie Parchem [email protected](763) 682-5660

Couri & RuppePO Box 369, 705 Central Ave St. Michael, MN 55376Mike Couri [email protected](763) 497-1930www.couriruppe.comOur law fi rm represents cities and townships regarding wide variety of municipal legal issues.

Crow River Bank PO Box 700, Delano, MN 55328Tom Screeden(763) [email protected]

Crystal Certifi ed Solutions2476 Eldridge Ave. NW, Buffalo, MN 55313Lila Brown lbrown@crystalcertifi ed.com(612) 325-3740www.crystalcertifi ed.comAssist small-to mid-size companies with custom reports for their out-of-the-box software, allowing them to better manage their unique business needs. Also assist companies in setting up electronic reporting(edi) to their business partners.

Delano Area Chamber of CommercePO Box 27, Delano, MN 55328Kim LarsonRyan Guieningsman [email protected](763) 972-6756 Fax (763) 972-9326www.delanochamber.comThe Delano Chamber is committed to equipping members to thrive in our business community. We emphasize networking, referrals & patronage of member businesses.


DiOrio Business Group10155 3rd St NE Hanover, MN 55341Jim DiOrio [email protected](763) 477-9145 Fax (763) 477-6833

Duke Realty1600 Utica Ave S Ste. 250 St. Louis Park, MN 55416Scott Moe [email protected] (952) 543-2900 Fax (952) 543-2999www.dukerealty.com

First Minnesota Bank - MonticelloPO Box 960, Monticello, MN 55362Randy Voeller randy@fi rstmnbank.com(763) 271-7200 Fax (763) 271-7222 www.fi rstmnbank.com

Franklin Outdoor Advertising20092 Edison Circle E Clearwater, MN 55320Keith Franklin [email protected] Anderson [email protected] Barta [email protected] Schwartz [email protected](320) 558-3000 www.franklinoutdoor.com

HTG Architects9300 Hennepin Town Road Eden Prairie, MN 55347Mike Melton [email protected] Moorse [email protected] Albrecht [email protected](952) 278-8880 Fax (952) 278-8822www.htg-architects.com

Halagan Law Firm15 2nd St. NW. Ste. 101 Buffalo, MN 55313Bob Halagan [email protected](763) 682-8975 Fax (763) 682-6793www.halaganlaw.com

Herald Journal PublishingPO Box 129 Winsted, MN 55395Randy Heuer [email protected] Schultz [email protected] Gueningsman(320) 485-2535 Fax (320) 485-2878www.heraldjournal.comHerald Journal Publishing is a full-service marketing company that assists all types of business owners & managers in developing marketing strategies that get results.

Highland Bank of St. Michael13370 Grove Drive, Maple Grove, MN 55369Ryan Giesmann [email protected](952) 858-4693 Fax (763) 497-4353www.highlandbanks.comCommitted to serving the borrowing & fi nancial needs of the community for over 65 years.


Howard Lake Business AssociationPO Box 736 Howard Lake, MN 55349Randy Heuer [email protected](320) 485-2535

I-94 West Chamber of CommercePO Box 95 Rogers, MN 55374Rhonda Baack [email protected](763) 428-2921 Fax (763) 428-9068www.i94westchamber.org

Initiative Foundation405 1st Street SE, Little Falls, MN 56345Sandy Voigt [email protected] Bullert [email protected](320) 632-9255 Fax (320) 632-9258www.ifound.orgA regional foundation offering gap fi nancing to existing & start up ventures, focusing on quality jobs and local business ownership

JAmdal Architects55 W Offi ce Ctr, 10700 W. Hwy 55, Ste. 317, Plymouth, MN 55441Jack Amdal [email protected](612) 802-2855

Kinghorn Construction14198 Northdale Blvd,.Rogers, MN 55374Grady Kinghorn(763) 428-8088

Landscape Structures601 7th St S Delano, MN 55328Lynn Pinoniemi [email protected](763) 972-5200 Fax (763) 972-3185www.playlsi.comSince 1971, Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading commercial playground equipment manufacturer in the world. We are committed to enhancing children’s lives while honoring the environment.

Loucks Associates7200 Hemlock Lane Maple Grove, MN 55369(763) 424-5505 Fax (763) 424-5822www.loucksassociates.comProfessional civil engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, planning, & environmental services for commercial, industrial, educational, medical, residential, & campus/resort facilities.

MP Integrated Solutions500 Co RD 37 E Maple Lake, MN 55358Brian Zarzycki [email protected](320) 963-2429 Fax (320) 963-2427www.mpitsolutions.comProvides computer hardware/software, computer installation & confi guration, server installation & maintenance, network upgrades & training, server & workstation migrations & software upgrades for small to large businesses.


MP Nexlevel, LLC500 Co. Rd 37 E. Maple Lake, MN 55358Don Zwilling [email protected](320) 963-2429 www.mpnexlevel.comProvides aerial & underground placement, splicing, testing, & locating services for Telephone, Cable, Television, Gas, Electric, Communication & public or private enterprise.

Wright Service Center500 Co. Rd. 37 E. Maple Lake, MN 55358Craig Kallgren [email protected](320) 963-2470 Provides heavy machinery & diesel repair, as well as a wide range of metal fabrication, DOT vehicle certifi cation & hydraulic hose repair.

MP Technologies 500 Co RD 37 E Maple Lake, MN 55358Don Zwilling [email protected](320) 963-2400 www.mptech.biz Is a licensed electrical & power limited contactor, signatory to many union locals, providing aerial underground & Inside plant services.

Maple Lake Chamber of CommercePO Box 46, Maple Lake, MN 55358Jeff Rivers, President(320) 963-3612www.maplelakechamber.comChamber meetings are the fi rst Wednesday of every month 12 pm alternating between Madigan’s & Bonnie’s Maple Lake Café.

Minnesota Business Finance Corporation100 S. 5th St. Ste. 2400 Minneapolis, MN 55402Michelle Mueller [email protected](612) 746-6905 (F) (612) 746-6901Nadene Kruize - MBFC616 Roosevelt Rd., 2nd FloorSt. Cloud, MN 56301(320) 258-5007www.mbfc.orgMBFC originates SBA 504 Loans. MBFC partners with local banks to fi nance fi xed assets like building and equipment purchases.

Monticello Chamber of Commerce and IndustryPO Box 192, Monticello, MN 55362Sandy Suchy [email protected] Wernsing [email protected](763) 295-2700 Fax (763) 295-2705www.monticellocci.com

Montrose/Waverly Chamber of CommercePO Box 421, Montrose, MN 55363James [email protected](612) 508-6474www.montrosewaverlychamber.comWe are a Chamber of Commerce/Business Association for the Montrose/Waverly communities.


Municipal Development Group25562 Willow Drive New Prague, MN 56071Joanne Foust [email protected] Smith-Strack (952) 758-7399 Fax (888) 763-4462www.municipaldevelopmentgroup.comMunicipal Development Group (MDG) provides city planning, economic development, and grant writing services tailored to each city and every project.

New River Medical Center1013 Hart Blvd., Monticello, MN 55362Joni Pawelk [email protected] Eidem [email protected](763) 295-2945 Fax (763) 271-2299www.newrivermedical.comNew River Medical Center delivers inpatient and outpatient health care services that improve the health and well-being of our community. Services available include emergency care, birthing center, cancer center, surgical care, wound care, diabetes education, and more.

North Central Insurance16854 Hwy. 10, Elk River, MN 55330Ben Bauman [email protected](763) 241-7900 Fax (763) 241-7903Sean [email protected] Stangchristie@northcentralinsurance.comwww.northcentralinsurance.comWe are a local property and casualty company, dealing with personal and commercial insurance.

North Hennepin Community College7411 85th Ave N Brooklyn Park, MN 55445-2299Charlotte Baines [email protected](763) 424-0730www.nhcc.eduNHCC offers college credit & continuing education courses in Brooklyn Park & our extension site in Buffalo, MN.

Pfeffer Company 7200 Hemlock Lane, Suite 101 Maple Grove, MN 55369Charles J. Pfeffer [email protected](763) 425-2930www.TheLandSpecialists.comPfeffer Company, Inc is a commercial real estate company specializing in the sale and acquisition of land and provides professional development, brokerage, and marketing services.

Rademacher Family Limited Partnership14021 Round Lake Blvd.Andover, MN 55304 Grant Rademacher(763) 536-9600Real Estate, development for convenience/gorcery stores & liquor stores.

Riverwood National Golf Course10247 95th St NE, Otsego, MN 55362Linda Bulow [email protected](763) 271-5059www.riverwoodnational.com


Schlenner Wenner & Co.202 West 3rd St., PO Box 755 Monticello, MN 55362Cory Ritter [email protected] Erdman (763) 295-5070 Fax (763) 295-2940www.swcocpas.comCPAs & Business Consultants. Specialty areas include: Corporate & Individual Tax, Business Valuations, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks, and Audit & Payroll.

Shark Industries6700 Bleck Drive, Rockford, MN 55373Diana Mini [email protected](763) 565-1900 Fax (763) 565-1901Shark Industries is a manufacturer, wholesaler, and distributor of abrasive and welding supplies.

Shingobee Builders669 N. Medina St. PO Box 8 Loretto, MN 55357-0008 Keith McDonald [email protected] Fahning [email protected](763) 479-1300 Fax (763) 479-3267St. Cloud Offi ce (320) 202-1300www.shingobee.comFounded in 1980, Shingobee is a full-service company that provides construction & development expertise on behalf of commercial clients nationwide.

Short Elliott HendricksonPO Box 1717, St. Cloud, MN 56301-1717Heidi Peper [email protected] Clark [email protected](320) 229-4386 Fax (320) 229-4301www.sehinc.comFull-service professional consulting fi rm of civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, traffi c, transportation, environmental, and water resource engineers; architects and landscape architects; scientists; GIS specialists; planners; surveyors; inspectors; graphic designers, IT specialists, and group facilitators.

SRF Consulting GroupSuite 150, One Carlson Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55447Beth Bartz [email protected] Hansen [email protected] Montebello [email protected](763) 475-0010 Fax (763) 475-2429www.srfconsulting.comSRF is a multi-disciplinary engineering, design and planning fi rm dedicated to outstanding client service.

The Bainey Group14700 28th Ave N., Ste. 30Plymouth, MN 55447Chuck Bainey(763) 557-6911


The Bank of Elk River – Elk River/Otsego630 Main St., Elk River, MN 55330Tom McNair [email protected] Gagnon [email protected] Lindenfelser [email protected](763) 441-1000 Fax (763) 441-0847www.thebankofelkriver.comFull-service community bank with eight convenient locations. Proudly serving the community since 1885.

Tri-County Abstract & Title Guaranty 122 12th Ave. N., St. Cloud, MN 56303Sue Lentner [email protected](320) 253-2096 (F) (320) 258-3536www.tricountyabstract.com

Vantage Point Partners21025 Commerce Blvd. Ste. 900 Rogers, MN 55374Chuck Van Heel [email protected]

Mike Colosimo [email protected]

Paula Thomson [email protected] (763) 428-7000 Fax (763) 428-2430www.vantage-point-partners.com

Veolia ES Rolling Hills Landfi ll175 Co. Rd. 37 NE., Buffalo, MN 55313Chris Basgall [email protected] Berg [email protected](320) 963-3158 Fax (320) 963-3051A construction & demolition landfi ll, we can also accept non-hazardous special and industrial waste.

Woodland Township9065 Clementa Ave. S.W., Montrose, MN 55363Gene JanikulaGloria Janikula(763) 658-4252Government unit serving an approximate 36 square mile area south of State Hwy. 12 between Montrose and Waverly.

Wright CountyAdministration Department 10 - 2nd Street NW, Buffalo, MN 55313Richard Norman [email protected] Kramber [email protected] Rasmussen [email protected] Riley [email protected](763) 682-3900 Fax (763) 682-6178www.co.wright.mn.us


Wright Technical CenterPO Box 239, Buffalo, MN 55313Julie Warner [email protected](763) 682-4112 Fax (763) 682-4113www.wtc.k12.mn.usA high school career and technical education and training school that offers a wide array of specialized training programs in a variety of career fi elds. The center also operates an Alternative Education program.

Wright-Hennepin, CEA6800 Electric Drive Rockford, MN 55373Wayne Bauernschmitt [email protected](763) 477-3000 Fax (763) 477-3054www.whe.orgA distribution cooperative providing electric service to 30,000 homes and businesses in Wright and Hennepin counties.

Xcel Energy8701 Monticello Lane Maple Grove, MN 55369Scott Johnson [email protected](763) 493-1631 Fax (612) 573-9171www.xcelenergy.comElectricity and natural gas utility in 12 Western and Midwestern states, providing energy-related products and services.


WCEDP

6800 Electric Dr

PO Box 525

Rockford, MN 55373

763-477-3086

[email protected]

www.wrightpartnership.org


Partnership Award Winners2012 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Outstanding Citizen of Wright County – Joe Carlson, KRWC RadioOutstanding Member of the Partnership –

Central MN Jobs & Training ServicesOutstanding High Vitality Business – Von Ruden, Manufacturing

Outstanding Business Entrepreneur – Nathan Zuidema, IMO

Join your colleagues in the Wright County Economic Development Partnership in submitting nominations for Wright County Awards.


Board of Directors2013 Board of Directors

Meets on 3rd Friday every other month 8:15 am(starting January 18, 2013)


Introducing a new partnership bringing our businesses, our communities, and our County:

A Satellite Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of the Central MN SBDC located in St. Cloud at St. Cloud State University now located at the Wright County Economic Development Partnership’s offi ce in Rockford, MN.

As a satellite center, we offer:• Confi dential, professional business counseling• Training seminars• Financial assistance

Take a look at www.mnsbdc.com or call 763-477-3086 for more detailed information. This new relationship brings full-fl edged technical and fi nancial assistance to all of Wright County through the WCEDP and Central Region SBDC. These services; coupled with the services of the WCEDP, truly set Wright County apart in its ability to support our businesses and create further opportunity.

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