Perham Economic Development Authority

09/04/2026

08/26/2026

Looking for a place to start, expand, or invest in Perham? 🏢

The Perham EDA’s Available Properties site is a great place to start. Find commercial properties currently for sale or lease, plus information on other properties that may be available but aren’t formally listed.

👉 Explore available properties: progressiveperham.com/available-commercial-properties

Have a business idea? Let the Perham EDA help you find the right space.

08/10/2026

🍂 Make your storefront stand out this fall! 🍁

Veronica from North Pines Market is offering custom fall-themed window paintings for local businesses! 🎃

Add some festive charm, welcome visitors to town, and give your customers a fun seasonal experience—with artwork customized to your business.

Interested in giving your windows a fall makeover? Check out Veronica’s post for details! 🍁✨

07/30/2026

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Due to grant funding and generous regional donations, we’re able to offer our business consulting services at no cost to our clients. Call our office at 218-299-6605 to explore how we can help you.

07/16/2026

Otter Tail County residents are spending millions of dollars outside the county on everyday purchases—and that creates opportunity.

A recent retail leakage analysis highlights some of the biggest gaps in our local market, including:
🛒 Grocery stores
🛍️ General merchandise stores
🍽️ Full-service restaurants

These findings help communities, developers, and business owners identify opportunities to expand existing businesses, recruit new ones, and better meet local demand.

If you're considering starting a business, expanding an existing one, or exploring a new market opportunity, the Perham EDA is here to help. We can provide market data, connect you with financing resources, and assist you through every stage of the development process.

By understanding where retail dollars are leaving the county, we can make smarter economic development decisions, strengthen our local economy, and keep more of those dollars—and the jobs and investment they support—right here in our community.

📞 Have a business idea or expansion plan? Reach out to the Perham EDA—we'd love to start the conversation.

https://ottertaillakescountryassociation.growthzoneapp.com/ap/r/74075d874b0941c0a0793dc958904d3f

07/02/2026

✨Looking for rental housing in Perham?✨

📲Check out the Rental Bulletin Board on ProgressivePerham.com! 💻

🖱️Click the Housing tab and scroll to the Rental Bulletin Board listings!

Updated frequently with available rental property units for the city of Perham.

Our goal is to help residents find available housing in town with one easy step!

Have questions? ❓❓

☎️Call the number on the rental listing or contact Jena at the city offices (218) 346-4582.

📢Rental property owners/landlords – feel free to contact the city of Perham or Jena ([email protected]) to list your available rental property!

🗒️Just provide a short description of the rental property available with a contact number and we will list it to the website for you for FREE!

We send rental inquiries to the website daily, so let us advertise for you!📰

Once the property is rented, give us a call (218) 346-4582 and we will remove the listing for you!‼️

06/12/2026

Come 🌊‘Splash into Summer’ 🌞at Turtle Fest 2026 in Perham, MN!

📍📅Mark your calendars for June 17th - 21st, 2026

✨You won’t want to miss all the fun happening around Perham for our annual Turtle Fest celebration! ✨

Enjoy 5 days packed with fun, shopping, food, live music, parade and exploring our vibrant community.
Don’t forget to check out the famous 🐢Turtle Races, a tradition that brings locals and visitors together all summer long!

For more details visit https://www.perham.com/turtlefest/

06/11/2026

The Otter Express services Otter Tail County, including the City of Perham! Check out the new 'Guide to Riding the Bus' and schedule a ride today!
Dispatch hours for all service areas are 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Perham: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Ways to contact:
Visit: otterexpress.com
Email: [email protected]
Call: (218) 998-3002

06/02/2026

Make sure to check it out! 🚴‍♂️

The PACC is hosting a FREE Bike Rodeo for Kids on Wednesday June 17th, 2026 from 4 pm - 6 pm.

Bring your bike 🚲 and join the fun! 🤩
Perham Area Community Center Field House Gym
*Please enter through the garage door on the north side*