WANT TO START…

WANT TO START OR GROW YOUR OWN BUSINESS?

If you’re not afraid to work hard, dream big & get creative, you can live your dream life in Lake of the Woods County. Many people in our region are achieving great success by becoming an entrepreneur (and creating their own jobs). Whether you’re already a business owner, or are just exploring an idea, the Lake of the Woods Economic Development Authority (EDA) is here to help.
EDA staff want to meet you and help you realize your dream of owning a successful business. On Tuesday, September 19th Director Ryan Zemek will be at the Lake of the Woods Tourist Information Center to provide entrepreneurs business assistance between 10:30 am – 4:00 pm.
For more information contact please contact EDA Director Ryan Zemek at (218) 333-6541 or rzemek@hrdc.org

Child Care Loan Program

Considering starting up a family child care business? The Lake of the Woods Economic Development Authority is now offering partially forgivable loans to new and expanding child care providers in Lake of the Woods County. Payments on the loans are forgiven at 50% of the principle each month as long as the child care stays in operation. If it closes prior to the end of the loan period, the loan recipient is required to pay back only the remaining principal of the loan. 

Learn more about LOW EDA’s forgivable child care loan program by contacting EDA Director Ryan Zemek at (218) 333-6541 or rzemek@hrdc.org

Broadband Survey

Broadband has revolutionized business, government, education, work and lifestyles. Without robust broadband access our communities will be unable to take advantage of the extraordinary benefits that ultra-high-speed, next-generation Internet can provide. The Lake of the Woods Economic Development Authority in partnership with North Star Electric Cooperative is conducting this survey to determine broadband internet usage, needs, and interests of the Lake of the Woods area. This survey is available online at: https://goo.gl/R7WyiJ

If you have any questions, please contact EDA Director Ryan Zemek at (218) 333-6541 or rzemek@hrdc.org