Here's the Low~Down in Chisago County

The Low-Down

Get the low-down on recent developments happening in Chisago County

Industrial Park of the Month -

Rush City Industrial Park

he Rush City Industrial Park has 27 acres available and it is located on Co.Rd. 30 and only a mile from the I35 interchange. The city’s industrial land is divided by the St. Croix Valley Short Line Railroad and the site is about 1 mile from the Rush City Regional Airport as well.

For more information on Rush City Industrial Land, click here

SBA Encore Entrepreneur Award Goes to the

Uncommon Loon

Congratulations to the Uncommon Loon!

They were awarded the Minnesota Small Business Administration's Encore Entrepreneurs of the Year for 2023. The Encore Entrepreneur is for individuals who start their business after age 50. The Chisago County HRA-EDA nominated the three owners for redeveloping the old fire hall into a useful building, starting and growing the brewery and tap room, and for all that they do for the community. The award is well deserved. As Governor Walz stated, “Brewers are the happiest people.” The ceremony featured US Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Flanagan,US House Representative Betty McCollum.

Pictured: Left to Right

Governor Walz, Brad Klatt, Mark (Corky) Skogman, John Cariveau, and SBA Administrator Isabella Caillas.

Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail Expansion

The Sunrise Prairie Trail is 18.5 miles of paved, multiuse trails through Chisago and Washington Counties. The Chisago County Parks Department is adding 2.7 miles of trail The primary goal of the project is to construct a safe and accessible non-motorized, ten-foot-wide bituminous trail along the east side of County Road 30 (also known as Old Highway 61)in the County owned Right-of-Way from 410th Street in the City of North Branch and terminate at CSAH 10 (Stark Rd) in the City of Harris. To complete this trail extension there will be a number of construction phases; some of which include tree clearing/grubbing, adding/replacing culverts, adding/removal of construction material, grading and paving. It is anticipated that the trail will be completed by Fall.

Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail | Chisago County, MN - Official Website (chisagocountymn.gov)

A Natural Resource for Business

Developers and Businesses: are your aware of these HRA-EDA Programs and Resources?

Small Business

SBDC: free & confidential business counseling services

Industrial

Business Parks
Labor Assessment
Industrial Development Forgivable loans

Housing

Housing Trust Fund for Affordable Housing Development
Housing Analysis for Chisago County

Childcare Provider Resource Fairs

Learn how to start your own childcare business
Vast array of resources for current childcare providers
Grant Opportunities
Experts on site to answer questions in all areas of childcare

Chisago County Childcare Provider Fair Information

Come join us at any or all of our childcare provider fairs for an free, fun, information packed afternoon or evening with experts in the field of childcare.

Issue: May 15, 2023