Start a Business
in Houston County, Minn.
Strong businesses create strong communities, and we want to help yours succeed! The Houston County Economic Development Authority provides professional and confidential support to regional businesses and organizations through a number of programs:
Have an idea for a new business? Is your business looking to expand? Could you utilize the support listed below? We welcome all inquiries!
For more information, please contact EDA Director Allison Wagner at eda@co.houston.mn.us or (507) 725-5836.
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Have an idea for a new business? Is your business looking to expand? Could you utilize the support listed below? We welcome all inquiries!
For more information, please contact EDA Director Allison Wagner at eda@co.houston.mn.us or (507) 725-5836.
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New Businesses
A few brand-new businesses that have opened up in Houston County, Minnesota in the last few years.
RockFilter Distillery,
Spring Grove
Rockfilter’s tap room opened to the public in June of 2016, in downtown Spring Grove.
The Wired Rooster,
Caledonia
The coffee shop opened in June of 2015, in a historic building on Caledonia’s Main Street.
Fat Pat’s Food Truck,
Spring Grove
A father and son duo opened Fat Pat’s BBQ Truck in 2017, serving the tri-state area.
Sweet 16 Farm,
Houston
New local farm navigates agro-tourism business options: hop yard and flowers.
Re-located to Houston County
A selection of businesses who successfully re-located to Houston County.
Tactacam,
Caledonia
Tactacam, manufacturer of HD hunting cameras, re-located to Caledonia in 2016.
Lifestyle Media Group,
Caledonia
Lifestyle Medical Group re-located its headquarters from St. Charles to Caledonia in 2011.
LaX Fabricating,
Spring Grove
Needing to expand, LaX Fabricating successfully re-located to Spring Grove in 2008.
Business Growth
A selection of long-standing businesses in Houston County who have undergone recent growth and expansion.
Spring Grove Soda,
Spring Grove
Spring Grove Soda Pop has experienced large growth over the last five years.
Hoch Orchards,
La Crescent
In 2016, Hoch Orchards received a $15K state grant to integrate animals into its orchard system.
Sno Pac Foods,
Caledonia
Long-standing organic frozen food company has undergone multiple expansions in recent years.