Economic Development

Enterprise Academy- Accepting Applications!

In partnership with Wright County Economic Development Partnership and Initiative Foundation, we are accepting applications for the Fall Enterprise Academy. Enterprise Academy is the single-largest early-stage entrepreneur training program in Central Minnesota. At the heart of the program is a 12-week business course that provides training and individualized advising to help underserved entrepreneurs start and grow small businesses. To learn more and/or apply, visit our Enterprise Academy page.

Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program

Sherburne County, through the Housing Trust Fund, now provides a low-interest rehabilitation loan program to Sherburne County homeowners with moderate to very-low income. Visit our Housing Trust Fund/Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program page to learn more!

Zimmerman County Road 4 Construction Updates

For detour maps and business access routes, visit our main CSAH 4 Roadwork website. Also, updates to the project will be added continually to this site- Don't miss out!

Business Lab

If you're looking to get your business from idea to operation, or want to grow your current business, the Sherburne County Business Lab has multiple tools to help you achieve your goals.

Sign up (free) with our business consultants to help you through your current business challenges (ex. growth plans, business plans, website development). 

Visit the Business Lab.

Open Child Care Availability in Sherburne County

Use our interactive Child Care Map to find current openings for child care amongst Sherburne County's family child care providers and child care centers.

Sherburne County Housing Study Presentation

View the Sherburne County Housing Study and other local area market studies.

Vision Statement

It is the goal of the Sherburne County Economic Development Authority (EDA) to foster economic development activities in a way that positions Sherburne County to be the county of choice for both residents and businesses. 

The Sherburne County EDA will be the primary resource for the business community by facilitating access to business incentives, capital, and growth tools for all stages of business. 

The Sherburne County EDA will be a community partner in the development and implementation of innovative economic development and marketing strategies that will drive the attraction of new people, cultivate business growth, create jobs, and expand the county’s business base. 

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Sherburne County EDA is to support entrepreneurship, advocate for existing businesses, mitigate barriers to economic development, and continually work towards economic resilience and diversification. 

Through the work of the EDA, entrepreneurs will have access to the tools and supports needed to launch, grow, and have a successful business in Sherburne County. The intent of the EDA is that businesses will know their value and will choose Sherburne County because we are ready for their development and growth.