Networking & Presenting: Endless Opportunities
On October 30th, the HRA-EDA staff connected with Commercial Real Estate Agents, Brokers, and Developers at the MNCAR Expo in Minneapolis. This outstanding event, attended by over 600 professionals, is sponsored each year by the HRA-EDA and the City of Wyoming, who are placed adjacent to each other for optimal coverage of Chisago County. This year, the City of North Branch joined us at the HRA-EDA booth. We hope to have both cities present next year for even greater exposure. It's always wonderful to see collaboration between our local governments.
The MN RE Journal’s Industrial Summit took place on November 6th, where Nancy Hoffman, the Executive Director of HRA-EDA, presented on the first panel. She discussed unique elements within local government designed to stimulate economic development. Beyond our numerous business parks, the HRA-EDA offers financial programs to aid in the construction of new facilities. Among these programs is the HRA-EDA's internal Forgivable Loan Program, which has proven to be an excellent tool when engaging with commercial real estate agents, developers, and brokers.
Events like these are crucial for the HRA-EDA, as one of the department's main goals is to market the county for commercial development. Attending these events gives our staff the chance to connect with key individuals responsible for identifying locations for business relocation or expansion. As a result, Chisago County is now on their radar as a potential site for their clients.
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