The Low-Down

Get the low-down on recent developments happening in Chisago County


Chisago City Purchases Additional Industrial Property 


 Recently, the Chisago City EDA, with assistance from the Chisago County HRA-EDA, purchased a roughly 18-acre site abutting the city's current business park for additional industrial development opportunities. See the following for more information about new the business park.

 Industrial Park of the Month -

Chisago City Business Park 

This industrial park is located just off Highway 8 abutting the existing filled industrial park in Chisago City. There are 18 acres available that are subdividable. The site is located about 30 minutes north of the Twin Cities and it has great access to I-35 and Highway 8. The park is “build ready” with utilities in place and ready for immediate development. Chisago City offers a great quality of life and the city has a pro-development attitude.

 

Learn more about Chisago City Business Park


Plastech Corporation Expands in Rush City

 

Last Thursday, July 13, Plastech Corporation held a ribbon cutting to celebrate their 30,000 square foot expansion. Plastech is one of the largest manufacturing facilities and employers in Chisago County. They are a full-service custom injection molder. The expansion will allow for better work flow and storage of raw materials. Dennis Frandsen is the CEO and Owner of Plastech Corporation and has been a true asset to the Rush City and the county



Come to Chisago County and Enjoy the Many Upcoming Events 


CHISAGO COUNTY FAIR -

July 20-23, 2023

Chisago Lakes Triathlon -

July 30, 2023

Almelund Threshing Show -Celebrating the Culture of Rural America

August 11 - 13, 2023 

Sno Barons Hay Days – September 9 & 10, 2023  



Taylors Falls Wanagin Days July 14, 15,& 16 

Ki-Chi-Saga Days - Chisago City, Minnesota August 17 – 20 

Center City Days - July 28 - 30 

Shafer Days September 15 and 16  

Stage Coach Day, Wyoming – September 16  

North Branch Fall Harvest Festival - September 23 

Harris Days July 28 & 29, 2023

Kendall Howard Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Top 200 Workplace Award

 

Kendall Howard is celebrating their 20th anniversary this month and they are calling it Splash Week to celebrate with their employees. To add to the celebration, Kendall Hoard has recently been recognized as a Top 200 Workplace in the Star Tribune. They placed 69th in the company size of 50-149 employees.  This is an amazing accomplishment given Kendall Howard is a manufacturing company and there were only a few manufacturers who made it in that group. We are so proud and appreciative that Kendall Howard is a Chisago County business. Congratulations! 

A Natural Resource for Business

Developers and Businesses: are your aware of these HRA-EDA Programs and Resources?

Small Business

  • SBDC: free & confidential business counseling services

Industrial

  • Business Parks
  • Labor Assessment
  • Industrial Development Forgivable loans

Housing

  • Housing Trust Fund for Affordable Housing Development
  • Housing Analysis for Chisago County

Issue: July 15, 2023