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.

WEDA 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. Specific identified community needs may become a part of WEDA’s annual strategic plan. 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 WinEDA. Our new e-newsletters are intended to keep citizens and business owners informed about WinEDA’s initiatives and progress. The WinEDA 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.