Aitkin County Economic Development

Opportunities in Aitkin County

• Aitkin County Childcare Acceleration Grant Program Application
• Aitkin County Childcare Acceleration Grant Program Overview
• 2023 Aitkin County Business Revitalization Grant Guidelines
• 2023 Aitkin County Business Revitalization Grant Application
• 2023 Business Development & Recreation Grant Guidelines
• 2023 Business Development & Recreation Grant Application
• DEED launches Small Business Funding Stream
• Childcare Provider Opportunities
• JET offers Talent Development Program!
• Growth Innovations offers small business loans
• Career Force Grants And Resources 2023
• Career Force Recruiting Ideas 2023
• Career Force Workforce Overview 2023

ECONOMIC MISSION

To develop and promote resources for Economic Growth in our community.

Primary objectives include:

• Provide a single point of contact for existing business owners, new business owners and Entrepreneurs, that identifies all resources available for their business success.
• Improve quality of life in Aitkin County by highlighting our extensive outdoor recreational resources.
• Improve Broadband access to all Aitkin County residents and visitors to support vibrant communities.
• Attract businesses located outside of Aitkin County.
• Listen to the needs of the community to drive the economic engine.