Help available to business community

• Red Wing Area Chamber of Commerce:

The local chamber provides programs and services that enhance the business climate and community.

Located in the Cogel-Phelps Building, the organization's offices overlook John Rich Park, the Red Wing Family YMCA and the Post Office. The chamber shares a community parking ramp with Red Wing Public Library.

439 Main St.

(651) 388-4719

www.redwingchamber.com

• Goodhue County Economic Development Authority:

The Goodhue County EDA creates tax-increment financing districts and works with businesses considering a move to the county. The EDA works every city within in the county.

Information is available at the Goodhue County Government Center, (651) 385-3000, www.co.goodhue.mn.us/countygovernment

• Greater Red Wing Economic Development Corp.:

The Greater Red Wing Development Corporation comprises community leaders committed to the economic vitality of Red Wing. They formed the group to make strategic real estate investments in the community that will generate jobs and additional investment.

419 Bush St.

(651) 385-3638

• Red Wing Port Authority:

Like the county EDA, the Port Authority is charged with economic development, industrial development and redevelopment.

The Port Authority's role is to serve as the primary leader for promoting economic and industrial development. The agency also works to identify and coordinate redevelopment for the purpose of enhancing the tax base, promoting employment and contributing to the economic vitality and quality of life.

419 Bush St.

(651) 385-3623.

http://www.redwingportauthority.org

• SCORE:

Previously called the Service Corps of Retired Executives, SCORE offers free, confidential consultations to small business owners and those who want to start a small business.

SCORE shares space with the chamber.

(651) 388-4719.

www.score.org

• Downtown Main Street:

Red Wing Downtown Main Street is a non-profit association of individuals, businesses, and community organizations interested in the promotions, preservation and development of the downtown district.

The Red Wing Downtown Main Street program was formed in 1997. With the stagnation of redevelopment of historic buildings, the downtown area was vulnerable to deterioration and loss of structure and sites important to its historic character. The Red Wing Downtown Main Street council sought to serve as a catalyst for reinvestment in the downtown.

419 Bush St.

(651) 385-7850

www.downtownredwing.org

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