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Why Kandiyohi County is right for you...

Minnesota nice!  Competitive business environment.  Rich quality of life.  Outstanding workforce.  Diverse cultures.  Centrally located in Minnesota, Kandiyohi County/Willmar lakes area is the perfect place to establish or expand your business.  Add in other benefits, such as a thriving arts region, historical attractions, exceptional school districts, easy access to the Twin Cities Metropolitan area, affordable housing and friendly communities, and there is even more reason to make Kandiyohi County and the Willmar lakes area your destination of choice.  We invite you to view our county’s information and then contact the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission (888-815-7370) for specific ways we can help you.

The Big Z

1.24.2012: SPICER—Minnesota-based pizza, chain brings a little flair and 'buy local' message to shores of Spicer's Green Lake.  There’s fresh paint inside and out, and a new bar has been built. But a quick look around will tell you that the new Zorbaz on Green Lake still has some things in common with its former incarnation as Melvin’s on the Lake.

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Learn about your local business community!
Read our EDC “FACTS & STATS” entries:

  1. With the help of the EDC, my business (JS Cruise Time) is developing a website, has a logo and will be on Google map soon. The FREE hands-0n business internet workshops have been great. Thank You! 
  2. Bennett Office Technologies is celebrating our 30th year in business. 
  3. Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP employs 23 partners and staff that studied at Ridgewater College. Milan Schmiesing, one of our three founding partners, was the first technical college graduate in the state to obtain his CPA designation. 
  4. In 2010, Affiliated Community Medical Centers used 19,300 tongue depressors!! ACMC also distributed 10,616 new books to children ages 0-5 through their Reach Out & Read program during well child visits! 
  5. Employment Plus helped almost 900 people find jobs last year in the Willmar area!

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Week Three Facts & Stats Winners!

As we announce our Week Three Winners, don’t miss your chance to enter our November contest! Next week is your last opportunity as the contest ends November 30!!!

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Weeks Four & Five Facts & Stats Winners!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our November Facts & Stats Contest by submitting a unique fact or stat about your business. Although our contest has ended, our goal is to continue featuring statistics of our county’s business community so please continue to post any unique facts or stats you may have about your business to our EDC Facebook page.

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VIDEO |  Facts & Stats Highlights

The EDC Marketing Committee Members share stand-out Facts & Stats posted to our EDC Facebook page from Weeks One & Two of our contest. WATCH OUR VIDEO:

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Announcements

EDC Opens BioEnergy Office

EDC Opens BioEnergy Office The Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission (EDC) opened a new BioEnergy branch office a...

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Entrepreneur Education Opportunities

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Monthly consultations and classes offered in Willmar.  Do you have a business idea? Join us to explore your business options.There is no cos...

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Get on our mailing list

The EDC is creating a mailing list for anyone interested in staying informed about economic development opportunities in our area. Just e-mail th...

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Visit Our Downtown Willmar Location

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The EDC is conveniently located in downtown Willmar at Centre Place, Suite 100, at 333 Litchfield Avenue SW.  You can also call for dir...

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