PROACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS Eden Valley’s economic strategy combines preparation with proactivity. “We stay in touch with Mid Minnesota Development Corporation, Meeker County Development Corporation, and the Stearns County economic team,” Mayor Bengtson says.“When we hear that a business is exploring options, we make contact right away. We ask about your goals, timelines, and what we can do to assist you. Sometimes it’s about a site, sometimes it’s about utilities.The point is to move from interest to action.” That responsiveness helped attract Plymouth Industries — and continues to shape the city’s approach to housing and downtown development. HIGH-SPEED CONNECTIVITY High-speed internet has become one of Eden Valley’s defining assets, a critical step toward ensuring the 86 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 11
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