Fairmont Economic Development Authority

09/04/2026

Global business continues to evolve, and these 2026 global rankings highlight nations and regions showing growth. https://businessfacilities.com/business-facilities-22nd-annual-rankings-report-2026-global-rankings/

Global business continues to evolve, and these 2026 global rankings highlight nations and regions showing growth.

09/02/2026

In doing Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects with the City Council through workshops, City Administrator Jason Baker said they have been developing a variety of master plans and citywide assessments. https://www.fairmontsentinel.com/news/local-news/2026/08/19/park-board-considers-master-plan/

08/31/2026

Nominations for DEED's Minnesota Trade Office 41st annual Governor's International Trade Awards are open through Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Recipients will be honored in early December. https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/press-releases/ #/detail/appId/1/id/762049

08/20/2026

In June, Minnesota added 13,200 jobs, marking a third consecutive month of gains following losses from Operation Metro Surge between January and March. Meanwhile, U.S. job growth was flat (57,000 jobs, 0.0%). According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Minnesota's unemployment rate held at 4.4%, while the U.S. rate dipped one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.2%. https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/press-releases/index.jsp?id=759950

08/18/2026

Information is empowering and liberating. Communities that treat transparency as a core discipline, rather than an afterthought, consistently win projects and maintain long-term corporate satisfaction. https://www.areadevelopment.com/corporate-site-selection-factors/q2-2026/transparency-and-infrastructure-foresight-as-competitive-advantages.shtml

Even well-positioned projects can falter when critical details emerge late.

08/14/2026

Minnesota has been named one of the top states in the nation for business. According to a new report from CNBC, Minnesota ranks fifth overall, placing top ten in quality of life, infrastructure, and economic environment. https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/press-releases/ #/detail/appId/1/id/759341

08/12/2026

On this Minnesota Business Podcast episode, Minnesota Chamber President & CEO Douglas Loon discussed business issues shaping the state, welcomed newly elected Board members, previewed the Women in Business Minnesota conference, and reminded manufacturers that nominations remain open for the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota contest. https://www.mnchamber.com/blog/we-should-choose-build

We should choose to build Jul 16, 2026 By Doug LoonPresident and CEOMinnesota Chamber of Commerce Listen to the Minnesota Business Podcast What a week it has been here in Minnesota. From northern wildfires and smoke spreading across the region, to a relatively unexpected endorsement from President T...

08/10/2026

"Shovel-ready" means different things to different stakeholders, so it's important to understand what you need from a new site before committing. https://www.areadevelopment.com/corporate-site-selection-factors/q1-2026/what-does-site-readiness-really-mean.shtml

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08/06/2026

Is it getting easier to find work or harder? What impact is AI having on Minnesotans' employment and job search strategy? Find out what Minnesota's job search experts say about these hot topics and more in results released. https://careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-blog/survey-finds-ai-having-growing-impact-minnesota-job-seekers-trend-toward-more

Nearly 56% of CareerForce Staff and Partners who responded to the most recent Job Search Experience Survey and who have worked with job seekers for at least the past year said it was harder than a year ago for their job seeking customers to find work. This is down from nearly 63% who responded simil...

08/04/2026

The Fairmont Economic Development Authority has discussed selling two White Tail Ridge lots and other vacant lot development opportunities. https://www.fairmontsentinel.com/news/local-news/2026/07/15/housing-a-big-focus-for-feda/

FAIRMONT— Housing was the big discussion piece at the Fairmont Economic Development Authority (FEDA) meeting on Monday. Fairmont’s Economic Development Coordinator, Ned Koppen, said that a strategic conversation on developing new housing was added to the agenda at the request of Board Member Jon...