Chisago County Economic Development Authority

09/22/2026

Great turnout for our Child Care Connection event this morning!

​A huge thank you to Carla Vita from DEED and our featured speaker Jamie Bonczyk for sharing their valuable insights, guidance, and encouragement around the Child Care Initiative.

​Strong child care systems build strong communities!

09/22/2026

Business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Chisago County can take advantage of free support through the North Central SBDC at Central Lakes College. Expert consulting, workshops, and practical business tools are available to help your business start, grow, and thrive.

https://northcentralsbdc.com/

09/17/2026

New Development Opportunity Coming Soon to Chisago City! 7.09-acre commercial lot available in the new Chisago City Business Park on East Viking Blvd. This premier site offers excellent visibility, accessibility, and room for future expansion, making it an ideal location for businesses looking to grow in one of Minnesota's thriving communities. Interested in learning more?
Contact the Chisago County HRA-EDA for details. www.chisagocounty.org

09/16/2026

Whether you're a parent struggling to find care, a business owner facing workforce challenges, an employer seeking solutions, a child care provider, an elected official, or a community advocate, your voice matters.

Join us for an important conversation about the child care crisis and its impact on families, businesses, and our local economy. Together, we can explore solutions, share perspectives, and help build a stronger future for children, families, and employers.

Everyone is welcome. Let's work together to address one of the most pressing issues facing our communities.

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/1z3Q7S5R8d

09/15/2026

After 14 years of dedicated service, we are preparing to say goodbye and wish a happy retirement to our Executive Director, Nancy Hoffman. While we'll greatly miss her leadership and commitment, we're excited to begin the search for our next Executive Director.

We're looking for a passionate and visionary leader to help guide our organization into its next chapter. Apply today or share this opportunity with someone who may be a great fit:
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MIN1013MCMP/JobBoard/468c31b8-4f84-46be-8c8e-66943e20c93f/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=

09/15/2026

The Chisago County HRA-EDA was proud to participate in the Minnesota Real Estate Journal Golf Tournament, connecting with commercial real estate professionals, developers, and investors from across the region. We enjoyed sharing the exciting growth, business expansions, and development projects happening throughout Chisago County. Congratulations to our Hard Hat gift basket winners, Casey Redland and Julius Webster!

09/10/2026

The Chisago County HRA-EDA is proud to support local entrepreneurs like Tamara Bowman, recently awarding Mane Alchemist a Small Business Entrepreneur Grant and a Small Business Building Forgivable Loan totaling $20,000.

After nearly a year of hard work, determination, and perseverance, Tamara is preparing to open her new salon in Chisago City in the coming months. Her commitment to seeing the project through is a great example of the entrepreneurial spirit that helps strengthen our communities. We look forward to celebrating the grand opening of Mane Alchemist soon!

https://www.manealchemistsalon.com/

09/08/2026

09/07/2026

Today we celebrate the dedication, skill, and hard work of the people who keep our communities strong. We’re grateful for the workers, partners, and local businesses who drive opportunity and growth every day. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and well‑deserved Labor Day.

09/03/2026

We Need Parent Feedback! - It could earn you a $50 Gift Card!

Whether you have kids, plan to have kids, or your kids are no longer in daycare we want to hear from you!

Please take a few moments to complete the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/56BHTXV

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