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Cass County Economic Development Corporation

Fall ColorsCass County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is a community non-profit corporation providing confidential assistance to businesses wanting to locate or expand in Cass County. Let the Cass County EDC assist you in exploring the profitable opportunities available in Cass County, MN. To schedule an appointment to discuss your business possibilities please call (218) 947-7522 or e-mail cass.edc@co.cass.mn.us .

MISSION STATEMENT

To improve the business environment in Cass County by encouraging a strong, diverse and sustainable economy and to build better relationships between business, government agencies and local communities.

As a satellite site for the Small Business Development Center, services provided include:

  • Business counseling, marketing assistance and loan packaging, including structured business and marketing plans, month by month cash flow projections, collateral analysis, and loan structuring.

Other EDC services include assistance with tax incentives and loan packaging.

  • Loan packages may include
    • Tax increment financing
    • Tax abatement
    • Job opportunity building zone (JOBZ)
    • Economic development loan funds

  • Business Recruitment
    EDC is a centralized point for new business inquiries, coordination of meetings with the city and potential business, county wide marketing, assistance with site selection, and tracking down information for new business prospects.
  • Educational Seminars
    EDC staff is available to provide current information on new economic development opportunities
  • Grants
    Grant writing and project management is also available to EDC communities, businesses and county organizations for a small technical assistance fee.

 

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