ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY
Grow Your Business in Lake of the Woods County
Lake of the Woods County is more than a premier destination for fishing, hunting, and outdoor adventure, it’s a thriving and strategic location for your business. We offer a unique combination of a robust local economy, a steady stream of visitors, and a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and established companies alike.
Why Choose Lake of the Woods County for Your Business?
Businesses here enjoy a significant competitive advantage, backed by powerful local resources:
- Strategic Financing & Revolving Loan Funds: Gain access to a powerful combination of revolving loan funds, local banks, and economic development groups. We specialize in creating customized financing packages, including large-scale projects, approved locally with your success and the community’s best interests in mind.
- Expert Site Selection Assistance: Our dedicated Industrial Development Committee works to help match your business with available properties, whether you need a new facility, an existing building, a space for sale, or for lease.
- Skilled & Reliable Workforce: Benefit from an educated labor pool with excellent work ethics. Companies find that our community’s low absenteeism and high productivity offer a welcome solution to common HR challenges.
Lake of the Woods County employs a dedicated economic development professional. If you have quesitons, please contact our EDA Director or view our FAQ below.
Dan Anderson, EDA Director, is experienced and passionate about fostering business growth in our region.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dan Anderson, EDA Director
Phone: (218) 333-6545
Email: danderson@hrdc.org
Frequently Asked Questions
While we welcome all serious inquiries, there are strong opportunities in tourism and hospitality, outdoor recreation manufacturing, technology-enabled remote services, healthcare, and businesses that serve the local community. Our unique environment is also ideal for companies looking to offer a high quality of life to attract top talent.
Our Industrial Development Committee actively maintains information on available commercial and industrial properties throughout the county. We provide free, confidential assistance to connect you with the right real estate options for your business.
Yes. Lake of the Woods County boasts a workforce with high educational attainment and a strong work ethic. Many residents have diverse skills, and the community is supportive of businesses that provide quality employment opportunities.
We recommend contacting Dan Anderson, EDA Director, at (218) 333-6545 or danderson@hrdc.org. He can provide detailed information, answer your specific questions, and guide you through the resources available for your business venture.
Welcome to the Economic Development Lake of the Woods website. Lake of the Woods County isn’t just a great place to fish, hunt and enjoy the great outdoors, it’s an excellent place to do business. Not only is there a steady flow of visitors, there is a thriving local economy that boasts an educated workforce, world-class technology and an abundance of resources for those interested in opening, relocating or expanding a business.
Companies located in Lake of the Woods County enjoy access to a robust set of lending options, including three revolving loan funds. These programs were developed to give local businesses a strategic advantage with regards to financing. Loans – including those of a significant magnitude – can be arranged and approved right here by combining the resources of these loan funds, local banks and area economic development groups. Financing is put together with both the business’s and the local economy’s best interests in mind.
In addition, Lake of the Woods County also features a local Industrial Development Committee. This organization’s sole focus is on successfully matching businesses with facilities and property, whether they are new or existing, for sale or for lease. The quality of this area’s human capital is also unique. With high levels of education and low absenteeism, companies often discover that offices in Lake of the Woods County offer welcome relief from the HR challenges presented by much of the United States.
To put all of these powerful tools together for your business, Lake of the Woods County employs a dedicated economic development professional. Dan Anderson is both experienced and passionate about the future of Lake of the Woods County. Contact Dan Anderson, EDA Director at (218) 333-6545 or danderson@hrdc.org for more information.