Benton Economic Partnership, Inc.

Benton County, MN is a welcoming place to grow your career, your business, your farm, and your family. If you desire to work and live alongside people-driven, educated, humble, and long-term dedicated people, you belong in Benton County, MN! https://lnkd.in/ebmqTiJW

A new proposed bill from Sen. Aric Putnam, DFL-St. Cloud, would require additional licenses for delivery services like DoorDash and Instacart to deliver alcohol. https://rebrand.ly/ca460z5 For more #BentonCountyNews, click here: https://rebrand.ly/brbpehw #EconomicDevelopment

Never forget that economies are people, and people can surely improve at rates greater than 3 percent on an annual basis. https://rebrand.ly/8oogsg9 For more #BentonCountyNews, click here: https://rebrand.ly/3ikbibu #EconomicDevelopment

Most Minnesota manufacturers expect improving or similar business conditions for 2025 compared to last year, according to an annual survey conducted by DEED and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. https://rebrand.ly/66oa6z2 For more #BentonCountyNews, click here: https://rebrand.ly/twcnvh0 #EconomicDevelopment

We love our local school districts! Read about Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, which created a “small school feel” despite being a large district with 4,200 students. https://rebrand.ly/fi25mzg

Find four key considerations for building strong relationships with local governments in Industrial Development here: https://rebrand.ly/zo6s8ah For more #BentonCountyNews, click here: https://rebrand.ly/t2w33o3 #EconomicDevelopment

Local IQ and the St. Cloud Times reminds the community to get your "5 Under 40" nominations in by March 5th! https://rebrand.ly/n2c6eii For more #BentonCountyNews, click here: https://rebrand.ly/1tljfkg #EconomicDevelopment

Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses integrate core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge and skills to provide students a pathway to postsecondary education and careers. https://rebrand.ly/33ovfxi For more #BentonCountyNews, click here: https://rebrand.ly/gegdmzx #EconomicDevelopment

Attention Developers! Take a look at this RFP for a Housing Project on city-owned land! What a great opportunity to partner with such a progressive city! https://lnkd.in/g-CcPJna

Area Development Guest Editors Kathy Mussio and Amy Gerber, rounded up industry leaders to share their best practices for navigating economic development incentives. https://lnkd.in/e_qW4Yyv For more #BentonCountyNews, click here: https://goo.gl/Uiik8A #EconomicDevelopment