Lake City Port Authority
Lake City Port Authority is here to help your business succeed in Lake City, Minnesota.
The land where the City of Lake City currently resides was explored by European settlers in 1654 when it was the homeland of the Dakota people. The first Lake City Township meeting was held in 1858, and the City of Lake City was officially incorporated in 1872 along with the construction of the railroad. The Economic Development Authority (EDA) of the City of Lake City, Minnesota, was established effective July 1, 1987, to facilitate a well-rounded program for business assistance and development projects. On November 1, 2021, the EDA transitioned to a Port Authority, with the hopes of being able to access more funding and resources to further its mission of economic development.
Why Lake City
Lake City has a diverse landscape of housing options; from multi-family rentals to existing single-family homes to shovel-ready lots, you can find, or build, the home of your dreams in our community.
Lake City is a well-run municipality where citizens enjoy reasonable tax rates and first-rate services. The community provides a high quality of life in a small-town atmosphere, while also offering conveniences you look for in larger cities and activities you seek out in vacation destinations. This page highlights some of the exceptional things Lake City has to offer its residents and visitors!
Business Resources
Strong businesses create strong economies, and we want to help yours succeed! If you are an entrepreneur looking to start your own business, or a home-based business looking to make the jump into brick and mortar, the Lake City Port Authority is here to help.
Ways We Can Help
- Business Planning
- Marketing Assistance
- Demographic & Market Information
- Resource Connection
- Workforce Development
- Site Selection
- Business Loans