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Childcare Grant and Forgivable Loan

Childcare Grant and Forgivable Loan

Childcare Grant and Forgivable LoanThe Faribault County EDA has created a childcare grant and forgivable loan program to incentivize the creation of new childcare slots and to support current providers....

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Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)

PACE is a loan program that can help businesses make energy efficient improvements without the up front cost. PACE works with your property taxes, and energy bills to ensure businesses...

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Boomers vs. Millennials

Boomers vs. Millennials

Save the Date for the Faribault County EDA's summer business training, Boomers vs. Millennials. Hannah Bretz from the Small Business Development Center, will speak on targeting audiences on social media...

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Special Meeting Notice

The Faribault County EDA will be holding a special meeting to discuss the State of Minnesota COVID Relief Allocation for Faribault County. The meeting will be held on Monday, January...

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Faribault County EDA Special Meeting

The Faribault County EDA will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, September 2 at 3:30 to discuss the CARES Act Grants to Non-profits and Loan Forgiveness to Existing EDA Borrowers....

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Faribault County Community Survey Results

The results are in from the 2020 Faribault County Community Survey! Click the link below to see a presentation of the results. If you have any questions please contact Annie...

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COVID-19 Grant for Businesses - DEED

The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is offering $10,000 grants to small businesses. Applications will be open from June 23 - 5:00pm July 2. Funds will be distributed...

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Reopening Strategies for Businesses

Reopening Strategies for Businesses

The Faribault County EDA is here to help as businesses begin to reopen. Here is a reopening guide put together by the Minnesota Retailers Association: https://www.mnretail.org/news/item/reopenHere is a safety plan template put...

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COVID-19 Resources for Businesses

COVID-19 Resources for Businesses

The EDA is here to help our Faribault County Businesses. If you are looking for guidance on the financial assistance programs, please take a look at this presentation. If you...

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January 2020 Business Spotlight

January 2020 Business Spotlight

The Faribault County EDA visited the new addition of Heartland Senior Living, Parker Oaks in Winnebago. Heartland Senior Living was formed in 2017 as a nonprofit. The nonprofit purchased three...

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The Faribault County EDA will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, September 2 at 3:30 to discuss the CARES Act Grants to Non-profits and Loan Forgiveness to Existing EDA Borrowers. The meeting will be held virtually. If you are interested in attending please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  for the login info.