Incentives

Open to Business

The Open to Business Program is offered to entrepreneurs and residents of Washington County by the Washington County CDA and can provide to your business:

  • Loans for both new/emerging and second-stage/growing businesses
  • Acquisition financing for real estate
  • Assistance with business plans, financial projections, and loan applications
  • Technical assistance with all aspects of business operations

Contacts

Tyler Hilsabeck

Washington County CDA

7645 Currell Blvd.
Woodbury, MN 55125

thilsabeck@mccdmn.org

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For projects meeting certain criteria, the Cities within Washington County may consider tax increment financing (TIF). To determine if a specific project is eligible applicants should contact the CDA’s Economic Development Director or individual City directly and complete the City's TIF Application as applicable/available. Learn More