EDA Changes Meeting Time

SPRING GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CHANGE OF REGULAR MEETING TIME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Spring Grove Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”) will change their regular meeting time from 5:30pm to 6:30pm commencing with the March 2023 meeting. Meetings will continue to be held on the second Tuesday of each month at Room 100 of Spring Grove Communications, 166 W Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974. The next regular meeting will be at 6:30pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

EDA Fix Up Fund applications now available!

The Spring Grove Economic Development Authority is proud to announce that funds have been committed in the amount of $5,000 towards the 2023 Fix Up Fund.  The purpose of the Fix Up Fund is to provide incentives to local businesses to improve the appearance of their building facades and stimulate private investment.  From 2013 to date, the EDA granted $68,085 in Fix Up Fund dollars, which leveraged over $250,595 of private investment. 

Businesses can apply for up to 50% in matching funds, up to $2,500 to support eligible façade improvement projects.  The deadline for application is April 4th, 2023. Applications will be reviewed by the EDA at the April 11th board meeting. Reviews will only occur once annually.  All work must be completed by the end of the year with invoices presented to the EDA for reimbursement.

• Download the guidelines here.

• Download the 2023 application here.

E-mail Rebecca.Charles@cedausa.com with any questions or concerns.

Seeking Businesses for Houston County Career Fair

Are you interested in raising awareness of career opportunities at your business or organization? Are you currently looking for full, part time, or seasonal workers? Represent your company at the Bluff Country Collaborative Career Fair on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 at the La Crescent Area Event Center.

It is free to participate but businesses must RSVP by contacting Allison Wagner, Houston County EDA Director at EDA@co.houston.mn.us or 507-725-5836. Deadline to register is February 17th. Businesses can set up a booth/table between 8:00-9:00 am. A table and chairs will be provided for each participating business to use. The job fair will be advertised all over the region including in La Crosse and Winona for job seekers to come to the career fair. Students will also be attending.

This is a Bluff Country Collaborative (BCC) event. For more information about the BCC visit our website here: http://bluffcountrycollaborative.com/. For more information about the career/job fair or to reserve a free spot for your business, contact Allison Wagner, Houston County EDA Director at EDA@co.houston.mn.us or 507-725-5836.

Save the Date to Celebrate Local Heroes!

On December 22nd, tragedy struck Spring Grove's Main Street resulting in displaced residents and a town without it's beloved hardware store. Firefighters, medical personnel, and volunteers from Spring Grove and the surrounding communities joined forces to contain the fire and provide assistance on the coldest night of the year. Join us as we recognize and celebrate the courage of these individuals and the generosity of those supporting the recovery efforts. For more information, visit https://fb.me/e/3SreZ2Plx

Thank you to the following event sponsors:

• American Family Insurance

• Bell Bank

• Edina Realty

• Good Times Restaurant & Bar

• Guiding Light Touch

• Heart Rock Coffee

• Joe Deschler DJ

• Kwik Trip

• LA Communications

• Merchants Bank

• Nettle Valley Farm

• Spring Grove Cinema

• Spring Grove Communications

• Spring Grove Fitness

• Spring Grove Insurance

• Spring Grove Lions Club

• Spring Grove Soda Pop, Inc.

• Thrivent

• Top Dog Custom Apparel & Screenprinting

• Trinity Lutheran Church

• Wilmington Mutual Insurance