The Economic Development Authority (EDA) facilitates economic growth by supporting existing businesses, by fostering reinvestment in the community, and by supporting the creation of new businesses, jobs, and housing. The EDA provides technical and financial assistance to businesses seeking to expand or start-up in Arlington.
EDA Board
The City has established a seven-member EDA Board to promote and provide for industrial and economic development and redevelopment within the City. The Board meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall (204 Shamrock Drive).
**Agendas & Minutes Available**
EDA Offers Assistance To Businesses
Click here to find out about the Arlington Child Care Loan Program.
Click here to find out about the Facade Loan Program.
Click here to find out about the Residential Rental Rehab Program.
Other Resources:
Revolving Loan Fund Policies and Procedures
Pre-Application for Arlington Revolving Loan Fund
City of Arlington TIF/Abatement Policy
Downtown Sign Program
Arlington Industries, Inc.
Contact Larry Sorenson 507-964-5588
Arlington Industries provides gap financing which is designed to stimulate economic development activity by assisting the private sector to create jobs, retain jobs, or expand opportunities for the businesses and citizens of Arlington. When possible, these funds are intended to compliment conventional business financing techniques by leveraging funding from other Federal and State financing programs and private lending institutions.
Available Commercial Properties
Former Cemstone Site: 104 1st Ave N
EDA Owned Residential Property: County Rd 9 NW Quadrant
Double Commercial Lots TH Frontage: 104 & 108 West Shamrock Drive
Map of Available Commercial Properties
Available Residential Lots
Arlington EDA unplatted residential lots – not platted, and no water or sewer connections.
Arlington Meadows – sewer and water connections set up.
High Island Creek Addition – sewer and water connections set up.
SAC/WAC Fee Waiver for Residential Construction Policy.
Profile of Arlington for Prospective Businesses
PEOPLE |
BUDGETS |
| Population 2,249 | Median Home Value $130,400 |
| Labor Force 1,174 | Avg Hhld Expenditures $47,623 |
| Small Businesses 101 | Median Hhld Income $48,139 |
| Job Growth (2012-2013) 5.2% | Top Tier Personal Income Tax 7.9% |
| Unemployment Rate 4.3% | Top Tier Corp Income Tax 9.8% |
| Median Age 35.8 Years | Top Tier Per. Cap. Gains Tax 7.9% |
| Nearest High School In City | Top Tier Corp. Cap. Gains Tax 9.8% |
| Nearest Hospital In City | State Sales Tax 6.9% |
LABOR FORCE |
TRANSPORTATION |
| BA/BS Degree or Higher 9.35% | Commute Travel Time 26 mins |
| High School Diploma or Higher 79.97% | Airports in County 0 |
| White Collar Workers 54% | Airports w/in 50 Miles 13 |
| Blue Collar Workers 45% | Miles to Interstate 35 miles |
| Higher Ed. Facilities w/in City None | Miles to Rail In City |
| High Ed. Facilities w/in 50 Mi 12 | Latitude 44.60891 |
| Longitude -94.07599 |
Business Toolbox
Thinking you want to start-up or purchase a business? Here’s a one-stop shop to get you started!
Arlington Economic Development Authority
Appointed members include:
Dean Bergersen (President)
Councilmember Tom Hatlestad (V. President)
EDA Director Amy Newsom (Secretary)
Councilmember Michelle Battcher
Richard Thomes
Tim Kloeckl
Larry Sorenson
Kurt Menk
EDA Director
Amy Newsom
Phone: (507) 720-8586
EDA Consultant
