Economic Development

The City of Eagle Lake wants existing businesses to do well as well as facilitate other business growth within the community.

 

Information is provided on the website regarding Home Occupations, City Financial Incentives, other resources for starting or expanding your business. 

 

We realize that the process may seem overwhelming and the best first step may be to contact the City of Eagle Lake for a confidential consultation in regards to your business idea or expansion.  You can contact the City Administrator at (507) 257-3218 or cityadmin@eaglelakemn.com.

 

The following links provide information regarding the City of Eagle Lake's Economic Development Authority:

 

Available Commercial and Industrial Properties

Creation of the City's Economic Development Authority 

City Revolving Loan Program

Home Occupation Regulations

Application for Business Financial Assistance

Items to Review for Consideration of Financial Participation

Blue Earth County Small Cities Loan Program

TIF Policy

 

Helpful Links

  

Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) Eagle Lake is a member of this Program

 http://www.deed.state.mn.us/bizdev/jobzwhat.htm

 

Region Nine Small Business Development Center

 http://rndc.org/sbdc.php

 

Riverbend Center for Entrepreneurial Facilitation

 http://www.blueearthsmallbusiness.org

 

United States Small Business Administration

 http://www.sba.gov/starting_business

 

United States Chamber of Commerce Small Business Center

 http://www.uschamber.com/sb/learn/startup.htm