1. Cover of Thriving in the North Economic Development magazine

    Thriving in the North

    The new edition of Minnesota: Thriving in the North spells out the benefits of doing business here. Read More ...
  2. December Economic Development newsletter

    Economic Development Newsletter

    Check out what's happening with Sherburne County businesses and what community events are taking place. Read More ...
  3. Map of Opportunity Zones in the St. Cloud area, including Stearns, Benton and Sherburne counties

    Investment Opportunity Awaits

    Tax incentives are available for investors in affordable housing and commercial and industrial development. Read More ...
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW

Success. It's what every business owner and executive seeks. Choosing the right environment to achieve that success can be a business's most important decision.

Sherburne County is committed to:

  • Understanding the needs of growing businesses 
  • Providing prompt, friendly service to help businesses expand efficiently 
  • Creating a healthy, stable environments where residents, businesses and communities can grow and succeed
  • Keeping agriculture a leading industry in Sherburne County while supporting and enhancing county and local efforts to preserve and protect critical farmland

Sherburne County is committed to helping businesses from all sectors find the sites, workforce and resources they need to thrive. A variety of successful business and industrial parks and active economic development authorities support development activity.

Strategic Plan

On March 20, 2018, the County Board approved an updated Strategic Plan 2018-2020. This plan was initially approved on July 15, 2014. The intent of this plan is to help guide the County's work over the next one to three years so that County resources are all aligned toward common goals.