ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT




 
 

INCENTIVES

The Preston EDA cordially welcomes continued growth and new development in the Preston Area.

The process of expanding current business as well as starting new can be very difficult, and at times discouraging.

The Preston EDA Offers several gap financing and assistance programs to extend business added comfort in their decisions.

  • Preston Commercial Incentive/Improvement Revolving Loan Fund
    The Preston Economic Development Authority operates a Revolving Loan fund to assist with business start ups and expansions. The incentive is offered through very low interest rates and attractive financing terms.

  • Preston Business Expansion/Job Creation Revolving Loan Fund
    The Preston EDA also operates a Job Creation loan fund. This fund is used to provide discounted financing for projects that include the creation of jobs.

  • Minnesota Community Capital Fund (MCCF)
    Preston is a founding member of the MCCF. Through the Preston EDA, qualifying businesses can access up to $500,000 in subordinated financing to assist with new developments and expansions.

  • Tax Increment Financing/Tax Abatement
    TIF/Tax Abatement may be offered for those business ventures which appear to need extra financial incentive to make them feasible.

  • Small Business Development Center
    There is a representative of the SBA Small Business Development Center in Preston two days a week. This professional is available to assist with business start-ups and expansions. The SBDC can also provide counseling on many aspects of business operations.

  • Professional Development Staff
    The City of Preston employs the services of a Regional Development organization. Through these services, the City has access to numerous development programs that otherwise are often more difficult to attain. We can help identify and apply to programs to meet your needs. These include...

    • Small Business Development Center

    • Job Training Assistance

    • Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development

    • Building Renovation & Rehabilitation

    • Technology Manufacturing

    • Agricultural/Food Processing