The Itasca Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) creates and retains quality jobs and works to grow the Itasca County economy through education, research, and outreach that creates business opportunities.
IEDC At A Glance
With a focus on growing businesses of all sizes, strengthening the workforce, and building partnerships throughout our whole region, IEDC is a go-to resource for:
- Site selection
- Workforce
- Business
- Industry
Itasca County Advantages
With the city of Grand Rapids serving as the county seat, Itasca County builds bridges to the entire world from its home in the heart of northern Minnesota. It features:
- Average commute time of 16.3 minutes
- 45,237 residents
- 1,007 lakes
- 16 cities
- 8 federal and state highways
- 3 large metropolitan areas within 200 miles
- 2 Class I railroads
- 1 airport
IEDC formed in 1981 as a non-profit corporation dedicated to the creation of high-quality jobs in and around Itasca County. IEDC obtains its funding through a variety of sources including federal, state, and local grants along with contributions from area local partner organizations and businesses.
Reach out to the IEDC team to learn how you can grow and thrive in Itasca County! Explore IEDC’s services and resources at itascadv.org.