Amplio Economic Development Corporation

05/22/2026

Heading into the weekend the best way we know how; with another edition of Follow Our Friends Friday! Say hello and be sure to follow some of our newest members! Amplio Economic Development Corporation | STIHL | Endeavor Air | LS2group | Rahr Malting Co. | National Insurance Brokers

05/15/2026

05/08/2026

The Amplio team had a great time attending the 2026 Small Business Summit & Expo in Saint Paul! We connected with passionate entrepreneurs, explored new resources and left inspired by the incredible energy of the small business community. Events like this remind us why supporting small businesses matters. Thank you to everyone who made it such a valuable experience. We’re excited to keep the momentum going!

05/08/2026

Shop Local: Amplio’s Brian McDonald and Scott Hoeschen recently joined Jason Crawford, Vice President - Commercial Banker at Bell Bank, on a visit to Carlson Duluth Company in Duluth, MN, to meet with CEO Jeremey Carlson. This business utilized financing from Bell Bank and Amplio to purchase their building and to construct their offices. Learn more about how Amplio's loan programs can help your company at amplioedc.com.

05/06/2026

Amplio had the pleasure of visiting Rock Leaf Water Environmental in Blaine, MN – an outstanding, family-owned business making a real impact in the region. Amplio's Brian McDonald and Andy Clausen joined lending partner EntreBank, represented by Melissa Johnston and Josh Laffen, for a site visit hosted by Shelly Binsfeld, President of Rock Leaf Water Environmental, along with Marketing Manager Sarah Schiebout. During National Small Business Week, we’re proud to spotlight leaders like Shelly and businesses like Rock Leaf Water Environmental – local enterprises that combine technical expertise, community leadership and a passion for helping other entrepreneurs succeed. Read more at amplioedc.com/small-business-week-spotlight-rock-leaf-water-environmental-llc/

05/06/2026

Dead On Arms is a full-service fi****ms facility in Cloquet, Minnesota, that combines a modern indoor shooting range with a retail store, training programs and gunsmith services. They utilized Amplio SBA 504 financing to purchase their building, a core part of their business. When you shop local, you support local jobs, reinvest in your community and help small businesses thrive. Read more at amplioedc.com/shop-local-with-amplio-dead-on-arms/

05/04/2026

PCS Residential is based out of Eagan, Minnesota, and specializes in restoring windows, roofing and siding that have been damaged. The company utilized Amplio's SBA 504 loan program along with financing from Scale Bank to purchase their Eagan office building. PCS Residential recently celebrated their 20th anniversary and have served more than 7,200 customers in the Twin Cities since the business started in 2006. When you shop local, you support local jobs, reinvest in your community and help small businesses thrive. Read more at amplioedc.com/shop-local-with-amplio-pcs-residential/

05/04/2026

Happy National Small Business Week! If you’re thinking about starting a small business, the SBA has resources to help you take the first steps. Get started at www.sba.gov/nsbw