The Ortonville EDA was established in 1989 according to the City’s authority pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 through 469.108 (the “Economic Development Act”) to: more effectively centralize and promote the economic, commercial, and industrial development and redevelopment of the City. In 1995 Council Resolution for EDA to: role in the community as promoting and stimulating positive development with the emphasis on overall community development.
- Currently assisting 11 businesses through the Revolving Loan Fund
- Assisting 8 businesses through the Small Cities Development Grant program
- Assist Big Stone Area Growth (County EDA) with administrative services
- Working with the UMVRDC on a Regional Recruitment project
- Work with the UMVRDC, Southwest Initiative Foundation & the University of Minnesota Extension – Morris, Adult Basic Education and others on educational opportunities for our businesses and general workforce
- The EDA also has property that is available for development.
- The EDA also maintains the following websites: The City of Ortonville (this site), the Ortonville Police Dept, Ortonville Golf Course, Fairway View and the Ortonville EDA sites.
- for the latest annual report to the City – click here
- Working with the Ortonville School through the UMVRDC MIRC award providing Ortonville businesses & organizations with website & social media assistance – websites in this program: Ortonville Clubhouse restaurant, Big Stone Arts, Bauer Building, Stolpman Insurance, JoLee’s Jewelry, Early Childhood & DREAM for Kids, Ortonville Public Library
- The EDA also
The Ortonville EDA consists of seven Board members which are appointed by City Council (with two of the 7 being Council Members)
Staff: Vicki Oakes, Community Development Coordinator
The Ortonville EDA and Big Stone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce maintain a separate website which is a combination of Economic Development and general area/community information: www.ortonvilleEDA.com
