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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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Ramsey County Tech Squads connects young people with IT opportunities through training, work experience
May 28 2025An ongoing initiative in Ramsey County provides young people with the technology training required for a variety of tech support roles in Ramsey County. The Tech Squads program is funded through a legislative direct appropriation and targets people aged 18-24 living in low-income areas. These state funds were allocated for...
Ramsey County’s Community Economic Development Department is offering two in-person information sessions for individuals from diverse backgrounds who are interested in housing and community development projects of less than 25 units or 15,000 square feet of commercial space.2:30–4 p.m.Friday, June 13Rondo Community Library461 N. Dale St., Saint Paul, MN 551035–6:30...
Midway Area Job Fair
May 19 2025All are welcome to attend the fourth annual Midway Area Job Fair on June 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Allianz Field in Saint Paul. Forty local companies that are ready to hire will be on-site at this outdoor event! In case of rain, event will move to Thursday, July 10.Exhibitors:ACR Homes / ACR HealthcareBay...
In the summer of 2023, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan created the Drive for 5 initiative to create sector partnerships across the state and help fill in-demand positions in technology, the trades, caring professions, manufacturing, and education. This initiative is focused on those five sectors because they are in...