The Partners: Full Partners and Associate Members
One of three counties that make up a portion of the St. Cloud area, Benton keeps growing along with the rest of the region. For example, 2001 population estimates total 35,110, up from 34,431. The county has its share of industrial parks and offers a range of economic development incentives for new or existing businesses.
Benton County One of three counties that make up a portion of the St. Cloud area, Benton keeps growing along with the rest of the region. For example, 2001 population estimates total 35,110, up from 34,431. The county has its share of industrial parks and offers a range of economic development incentives for new or existing businesses. www.co.benton.mn.us
Nancy Hoffman
Economic Development Director
nhoffman@co.benton.mn.us
Bremer Bank
Whether you need banking, investment, trust, or insurance services, you've come to the right place — and the right people. At Bremer, we're empowered to do more for you. To answer your questions. To solve problems — and get it right the first time. To add value with every interaction and to offer you the expertise to manage your financial future.
www.bremer.com
Tom Rickers
President
tgrickers@bremer.com
City of St. Augusta
Located in Stearns County, Minnesota, directly south of the city of St. Cloud. As of 2007, the city had 3,272 residents. Originally St. Augusta Township, it incorporated as a city on May 2, 2000 . The city is located just off I-94, and provides excellent transportation opportunities.
Bill McCabe
City Administrator
City of St. Cloud
St. Cloud's city-only population totals around 60,000, but, on a more practical basis, includes a commercial hub of more than 200,000. City leaders are proud of St. Cloud's pro-business environment that hosts thriving industrial parks, a continuously expanding infrastructure of city services, ample economic development enticements, an expanding airport, and safe neighborhoods for your company's employees.
www.ci.stcloud.mn.us
Michael Williams
City Administrator
michael.williams@ci.stcloud.mn.us
City of St. Joseph
St. Joseph, a city of 5,074 residents is, located in the heart of Stearns County adjacent to I-94 and ten miles west of St. Cloud. St. Joseph enjoys all the amenities of a booming metro area while retaining its genuine small town character and friendliness. It is the home of the College of St. Benedict.
www.stjoseph.govoffice.com
Alan Rassier
Mayor
alanrassier@yahool.com
City of Sartell
This city includes over 11,500 residents and is growing rapidly. New retail stores, banks, health care facilities, and other businesses are sprouting near two other, well-established businesses in Sartell that are major employers in the area--DeZurik Water Controls and Verso Paper.
www.sartellmn.com
Patti Gartland,
Administrator
patti@sartellmn.com
Anita Rasmussen
Planning and Economic Development
anita@sartellmn.com
City of Sauk Rapids/Sauk Rapids HRA
Just across the Mississippi River from St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids includes over 10,000 residents. City government officials, along with its local HRA office, are committed to diversifying its economy that includes sectors such as retail, professional services, and durable and non-durable goods manufacturing.
www.ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Ross C. Olson
City Administrator
rolson@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
Todd Schultz
Community Development Director
tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
City of Waite Park
The City of Waite Park is located on County Road 75 just west of St. Cloud. It has a population of 6,568 continues to grow. Waite Park has great economic potential and is a friendly city, featuring a high quality of life.
www.waitepark.org
Shaunna Johnson
City Administrator
sjohnson@waitepark.org
College of St. Benedict
We are steadfastly committed to our students’ intellectual, spiritual and physical development. For generations, the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University have played an important role in educating people who step up to the responsibilities we have as humans to each other, to our children, to future generations, and, not least of all, to ourselves.
www.csbsju.edu
Stuart G. Lang
slang@csbsju.edu
HealthPartners Central MN Clinics
For more than 25 years HealthPartners Central Minnesota Clinics has been serving the St. Cloud area, providing the best in care and service to our patients. We have a unique range of health care services under one roof. In addition to our primary care clinic we offer these services: Behavioral Health Center, Dental Center, Diabetes Center, Lab and Imaging, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Sleep Health Center, Memory Disorders Clinic, NovaCare Rehabilitation and Diatia.
Andy Vinson, Director
Initiative Foundation
A prime source of financing and support, this Little Falls-based foundation focuses on business investment and economic development. It serves 14 counties: Benton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, and Wright. Since its establishment in 1986 by the McKnight Foundation, The Initiative Foundation has: made 1,285 grants totaling $9.6 million; made 529 loans totaling $11 million; and created more than 5,000 jobs.
www.ifound.org
Kathy Gaalswyk
President
kgaalswyk@ifound.org
St. Cloud Area Association of Realtors
The mission of the St. Cloud Area Association of REALTORS® is to support its members by being the local advocate for REALTORS®; enhancing the professionalism, integrity and competency of its members; promoting private property rights; and strengthening the REALTOR® image within the community.
Paul Elwell, Executive Director
St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce
Business owners in Central Minnesota find a solid area chamber organization that prides itself on being the voice of business on a wide range of local and statewide public policy issues.
www.stcloudareachamber.com
Teresa Bohnen
President
information@stcloudareachamber.com
St. Cloud Hospital CentraCare Clinic
St. Cloud Hospital has a rich tradition of caring for the people of Central Minnesota. Since being founded by the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict in 1886, it has grown from a small, community hospital to a comprehensive, high-quality regional medical center. Currently the hospital has more than 3,600 employees and 335 doctors representing 40 medical specialties. St. Cloud Hospital is part of CentraCare Health System, a not-for-profit, integrated health care delivery system.
www.stcloudhospital.com
Craig Broman
President
bromanc@centracare.com
St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority
The St. Cloud HRA is the primary economic, community and housing development agency for the city of St. Cloud. The HRA's goal is to strengthen St. Cloud through promoting and assisting in business development, affordable housing projects, and industrial park development.
www.stcloudhra.com
Nancy Gohman
Board Member
nancyapt@q.com
St. Cloud Opportunities, Inc.
Incorporated in 1955, this non-profit organization undertook the task to create, enhance, extend and increase the opportunities for employment in the St. Cloud Area. Since that time they have created four industrial parks, St. Cloud Industrial Park and St. Cloud Industrial Center West. They played a key role in the creation of The St. Cloud Area Economic Development Partnership in 1985. Aside from their industrial park development, Opportunities is concerned and involved with the growth and development of many other businesses in the St. Cloud Area.
Tony Goddard
Executive Director
tgoddard@paramountarts.org
St. Cloud State University
The largest university in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system with an enrollment of 15,000 students, SCSU has an abundance of business resources available. These resources include a nationally accredited college of business, an emerging entrepreneurial center, a variety of programs that offer continuing and executive education, and a number of academic programs in high-tech areas.
www.stcloudstate.edu
Dr. David DeGroote
Dean College of Science and Engineering
dkdegroote@stcloudstate.edu
St. Cloud Technical and Community College
Businesses throughout the region hire graduates of SCTCC, who have taken advantage of a wide range of educational offerings that include industrial-related and technical programs, business-related coursework in areas such as accounting and marketing, and customized training programs for companies through the school's center for innovation and economic development
www.sctc.edu
Joyce Helens
President
jhelens@sctc.edu
Sherburne County
Growth abounds here. Sherburne County continues to be the fastest growing county in Minnesota, with a population of nearly 74,670 (2003), according to recent estimates. Economic development assistance abounds here, too. Most Sherburne cities have active economic development authorities, and the region also is served by the Sherburne County Economic Development Alliance.
www.co.sherburne.mn.us
Brian Bensen
Economic Development
brian.bensen@co.sherburne.mn.us
Stearns County
Though this county's economy is rapidly diversifying, agribusiness remains a solid portion of the county's commerce. Manufacturing is also strong. Nearly 200 large and small manufacturers, employing over 11,000 workers, manufactured more than $1.5 billion in products in 1999. Currently, the county's population exceeds 137,000 (2003). Stearns County is celebrating 150th birthday in 2005.
www.co.stearns.mn.us
George Rindelaub
County Administrator
george.rindelaub@co.stearns.mn.us
Stearns Electric Association
An electric cooperative in St. Cloud and Melrose that's part of Touchstone Energy Partners, this utility works closely with business and commercial customers to tailor energy services for companies large or small.
www.stearnselectric.org
Dave Gruenes
Industrial Development Coordinator
dgruenes@stearnselectric.org
Xcel Energy
Formerly NSP, or Northern States Power Company, this utility generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to more than 1.4 million customers in the Upper Midwest and serves more than 400,000 natural gas customers (1998 figures). Through a variety of energy incentives, loan programs, and other economic development-related initiatives, Xcel also is committed to business growth.
www.xcelenergy.com
Karen Young
Manager
Community & Local Government Relations
karen.e.young@xcelenergy.com
Associate Members
AgStar Financial Services
www.agstar.com
Jerry Briese
jerry.briese@agstar.com
Amcon Block and Precast
www.amcon.com
John Pederson
jpederson@amconblock.com
American Heritage National Bank
http://www.logbank.com
Leonard Wohlman, President
lenw@logbank.com
Bernick Companies
www.bernicks.com
Jason Bernick
jbernick@bernicks.com
Coldwell Banker Commercial Orion Real Estate
Mike Schmitt www.cbcorion.com
mike@cbcorion.com
Gray, Plant and Mooty
www.gpmlaw.com
Lee Hanson
Lee.Hanson@gpmlaw.com
Rice Building Systems, Inc.
www.ricebuildingsystems.com
Chris Rice
chris@ricebuildingsystems.com
Wells Fargo
www.WellsFargo.com
Mark Seehusen
mark.a.seehusen@wellsfargo.com
Winkelman Building Corp
www.winkbuild.com
Mike Schoenecker
mikes@winkbuild.com
