WinEDA’s mission is to expand the City’s tax base and create job opportunities
by supporting existing businesses and attracting new businesses.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
81.4%
Labor force participation rate (18.8% over nationwide avg.)
4,884
Current population (2023)
6,777
Estimated population in 2045 (continued 1.5% annual growth)
16.8 minutes
Avg. commute time in minutes (10 min. less than nationwide)
Best 25%
Places to buy a home nationwide
Best 5%
Places with lowest cost of living statewide
WEDA HOMEGROWN INITIATIVES
Have you ever wondered what an “Economic Development Authority” or EDA is? An EDA is an agency whose goal is to help develop and support economic growth within a specified city, region or state by providing necessary resources and assistance. In each community, growth initiatives may look very different to support individual community needs.
Windom EDA serves as a department of the City of Windom dedicated to local hometown economic growth. Our initiatives are homegrown and centered around community needs and engagement. The Windom EDA is governed by a local board of directors who annually set strategic goals around the needs of the community. Overall, our initiatives focus on 5 broad development areas:
GROW IN WINDOM
Windom connects growing manufacturers and agricultural businesses to Midwest consumers, suppliers, and markets via world-class fiber optics, direct transportation routes, and ready access to technology. With a strong, vibrant community, Windom boasts the ability to bring people and resources together for the greater good. We can connect you with tools and resources to stop searching for the perfect location and start growing here in Windom, Minnesota. Windom’s growing, vibrant community features many options for new and growing businesses alike. The North Windom Industrial Park has shovel-ready lots of various sizes available to meet your business needs. There are also several leasing options available in the area. Connect with WEDA to learn how Windom can best serve your new or growing business needs.
Experience the connection
Citizen engagement is important to Windom EDA. Our new e-newsletters are intended to keep citizens and business owners informed about Windom EDA’s initiatives and progress. The Windom EDA Board meets monthly on the 2nd Monday of each month at 12pm. These meetings are open to the public. Agendas and meetings are available to the public.