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Ramsey County, in collaboration with Hennepin County, announced the application opening for CEO Now. This program offers growth-minded, small business owners an opportunity to learn and discuss everything from strategy, finances and cashflow to building a profitable sales process and finding key personnel. Participants of CEO Now will join a...
The Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is accepting applications for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services, Home Rehabilitation Programs, and Infrastructure/Facilities Solicitation for CDBG eligible activities located within the boundaries of suburban Ramsey County.This solicitation is offered once per year.Applicants can seek funding for a specific...
Hybrid and remote work continue to reshape Ramsey County’s economy. Although the pandemic accelerated the shift, the trend has remained strong. With approximately one-third of Saint Paul’s and Ramsey County’s job postings listed as hybrid or fully remote in the first ten months of 2025, the region’s workforce is increasingly...
Funding opportunity for fair housing initiatives
Nov 12 2025The Fair Housing Implementation Council, which includes Ramsey County and other government agencies, is launching its Request for Responses for fair housing activities on Thursday, Nov. 13. The council is seeking proposals from qualified agencies, nonprofits and community organizations related to activities identified in the 2020 Analysis of Impediments to...
In Ramsey County, MN, as across the nation, the pandemic changed how and where work gets done. Remote work became a necessity of industry, and hybrid work became a balance of opportunity as the nation’s workforce returned to the new normal post-pandemic. Even amidst headlines of return-to-office mandates, Gallup tells...
CEO Next Business Institute continues to accept applications for its upcoming cohort. This no-cost program is designed for second-stage business owners, those who have moved beyond the startup phase and are looking to scale.Eligible businesses owners typically have between 10 and 99 employees and generate $1 million to $50 million...
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Following the expiration of a previous preliminary development agreement on June 30, 2025, the JDA is beginning the process of seeking development partner(s) for the site.The JDA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights that will guide a future competitive solicitation for further development of the primary...
Made in Ramsey County: Minnesota Ice
Sep 30 2025Tell us about your company. How did it get started and what do you make?Minnesota Ice began in 2013 when a college friend and I engineered an ice carving machine designed to reduce labor costs while increasing production efficiency for the sculptures we created. This innovation was transformative for our...
Made in Ramsey County: Elpis Enterprises
Sep 28 2025Tell us about your company. How did it get started, and what do you make? Elpis Enterprises is a youth workforce development program that works with 16-24 year olds who are experiencing homelessness, exiting foster care, or have other barriers through the justice system preventing them from entering the workforce immediately. Elpis started in...
Made in Ramsey County: Innovize 2025
Sep 28 2025At Innovize, we believe the future of healthcare depends on strong partnerships between visionary companies and manufacturing experts who can turn ideas into reality. We proudly work with medtech and life sciences leaders to design, develop, and scale advanced medical devices that improve patient lives around the world. With unmatched expertise...
Made in Ramsey County: The Buttered Tin
Sep 28 2025Tell us about your company. How did it get started and what do you make?Alicia Hinze, the creative force behind The Buttered Tin restaurants and Freshly Frozen, is a culinary visionary known for her dedication to crafting exceptional comfort food with a modern twist. Born and raised in the heart...
Made in Ramsey County: Vistabule
Sep 26 2025Story by Bert Taylor, Vistabule Owner and PresidentTell us about your company. How did it get started and what do you make? Vistabule, or Minnesota Teardrop Trailers, got its start in my garage back in 2012. I wanted to take a fresh look at teardrop trailer design. A teardrop is a...
Automation has gravitated beyond buzzwords to literal, powerful forces actively reshaping entire industries nationwide. In Ramsey County, MN, this shift is especially visible in manufacturing, where automation is redefining job roles, increasing productivity, and opening up new avenues for career growth. The next five to ten years are critical as...
Minnesota Brownfields will host its annual Emerging Developers Workshop on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park.This year’s free session, supported by a grant from the Opus Foundation, will highlight financing strategies for brownfield projects. Attendees will hear...
Three Ramsey County Community & Economic Development programs will open their application periods in September. These programs support redevelopment, preservation and new development projects across the county.Critical Corridors Development + Infrastructure: The application period opened on Tuesday, Sept. 2.Emerging and Diverse Developers Program (EDD): The application period opens Monday, Sept...
Ramsey County has long been a critical, regional employment hub in Minnesota’s economy, home to major employers, a wide range of industries and leading through evolving technological advancements. Today, a fierce acceleration in workplace automation is emerging as a central trend reshaping how work gets done, what skills are needed,...
Discover how state and local programs can help clean up and redevelop contaminated sites at two upcoming in-person information sessions: September 3 in Plymouth and September 4 in Inver Grove Heights.The sessions will highlight funding opportunities from multiple sources, including Ramsey County’s Environmental Response Fund (ERF), which awards approximately $500,000...
Ramsey County serves as a central location for jobs, attracting workers from within its borders and nearby areas. Understanding who is moving in and out of Ramsey County - and why - can help local government, non-profit agencies, and businesses better tap into and retain local talent. As of February 2025,...
Ramsey County is inviting business community organizations (BCO) to apply for a new grant opportunity aimed at expanding support for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The Re-Imagination Resource Center grant is part of the county’s ongoing commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth and strengthening the local business ecosystem.Through this initiative, the...
Applications are being accepted now
Jul 9 2025Applications are being accepted now until July 31 for the next cohort of the Emerging and Diverse Developers (EDD) Program. This unique opportunity offers free training, mentorship and networking for individuals from diverse backgrounds who want to break into housing development.This is a competitive process. Notifications of acceptance will be...
Ramsey County serves as a regional employment hub for residents, surrounding communities
Jun 30 2025As online education, technological innovation, and remote work reshape how we live and work, geography still plays a pivotal role in accessing career opportunities. Ramsey County Workforce Solutions continues to assess shifting demographics, migration, and commuting behaviors to personalize and strengthen workforce development strategies. In February, Workforce Solutions hosted a...
Ramsey County is working with employers, workforce providers, and educators to better align services, programs, and partnerships that support young people, ages 14-24, as they prepare for and enter the workforce.If you are an employer, workforce provider, or educational partner, take a survey by Thursday, July 31, to share how your...
The CEO Next Business Institute is now accepting applications for its upcoming cohort. This no-cost program is designed for second-stage business owners, those who have moved beyond the startup phase and are looking to scale.Eligible businesses typically have between 10 and 99 employees and generate $1 million to $50 million...
Feedback sought on barriers to success
Jun 12 2025We want to make sure everyone continues to have a fair chance to work with Ramsey County. And we recognize that businesses owned by historically marginalized groups, such as women and minorities, may face unique obstacles when trying to get contracts for construction, professional services and other work.To assess the...