Economic/business development
Rice County is a vibrant region that spans almost 500 square miles in central Minnesota, strategically located just south of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The county is home to a number of historic towns that have retained and value their sense of tradition, but also actively embrace the future through their desire to grow, attract and retain a wide variety of quality businesses, industries and jobs.
Rice County, in partnership with its communities, works to foster an environment that welcomes economic development as a means to expand the tax base and create quality jobs, benefiting the county as a whole.
Working for growth and opportunity
Some positive attributes of a Rice County location include:
- Dynamic Workforce - A widely diverse and educated labor pool from a multi-county area.
- Convenient Global Location - Close proximity to the Twin Cities and surrounding states with easy access from various transportation routes.
- World-Class Businesses - Ideal home to office, retail, industrial, manufacturing and distribution companies.
- Solid Business Environment - A strong, pro-business culture seeking partnership opportunities.
- Property Rich - Expansive land opportunities for development.
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Kathy Feldbrugge
Economic Development Coordinator
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Economic Development
Physical Address
Government Services Building
320 Third St. NW
Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: 507-332-6091Fax: 507-333-3848
Northfield Phone: 507-645-9576
Lonsdale Phone: 507-744-5185
Toll free: 866-727-5299Hours (June 4-Sept. 29)
8 a.m.-4:30 Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon Friday
Offices are closed on legal holidays