Greater St. Cloud

Greater St. Cloud We drive regional economic growth by providing the resources, connections, and expertise to empower success in Central Minnesota. The Greater St. Cloud region.

A private effort for the public good. Cloud Development Corporation is a private collaboration of more than 130 regional business and community leaders within Benton, Sherburne and Stearns counties in central Minnesota. The GSDC is leading a passionate, community-wide commitment to harnessing the vast resources of our region, facilitating collaboration among and between them and making the greater

St. Cloud area one of the best places to live and work in America. Our efforts to improve the business climate and economic base of the region are 100 percent self-funded through investor fees and all actions are self-governed by our investors, boards and various committees. The charge of the GSDC is to spearhead the economic development efforts of the greater St. Cloud region by identifying and unifying opportunities to engage community leaders, foster business growth, expand and nurture the area's talent base and support the communities that make up the greater St.

TOMORROW is the day! We’re looking forward to hearing from Lindsay Salzbrun and Justina Palmer as they take the hot seat...
06/02/2026

TOMORROW is the day! We’re looking forward to hearing from Lindsay Salzbrun and Justina Palmer as they take the hot seats! Start.up Connect keeps growing each week, so tomorrow is the perfect time to join us. We promise—you won’t be the only new face, and we can’t wait to welcome you... plus it's free! Coffee will be here by 8:00am from Kinder Coffee Lab and thank you Arvig for providing the high-speed wifi!

We're excited to see this story now live!GSC was proud to help coordinate regional partners who contributed to this Ente...
06/02/2026

We're excited to see this story now live!

GSC was proud to help coordinate regional partners who contributed to this Enterprise Minnesota feature highlighting the growth of Niron Magnetics and the opportunities being created across Central Minnesota.

This story showcases the power of collaboration between industry, education, workforce, and community partners working together to attract talent and support innovation in our region.

Read the full story: https://hubs.la/Q04jvcRK0

Niron Magnetics is building the world's first rare-earth-free iron nitride magnet plant in Sartell, MN — backed by $400M in investment and partnerships with GM and Stellantis. Here's how they're pulling it off.

Greater St. Cloud has a new home! You can now find us at:113 5th Ave S.St. Cloud, MN 56301Same great team, same commitme...
06/01/2026

Greater St. Cloud has a new home! You can now find us at:

113 5th Ave S.
St. Cloud, MN 56301

Same great team, same commitment to growing our region — just a new address!

BIG MILESTONE! Our Town Series S2E4 episode just crossed 111K views and we're just getting started!Help us show the wor...
06/01/2026

BIG MILESTONE! Our Town Series S2E4 episode just crossed 111K views and we're just getting started!

Help us show the world what makes St. Joseph and the Greater St. Cloud community so special.

* Share this post with friends and family
* Tag someone who needs to see it
* Comment your favorite thing about our community

Every share spreads the love for our hometown a little further. Let's make it go viral!



CentraCare
Cory Hepola
Joetown Rocks
KREWE Restaurant
Flour & Flower
Milk & Honey Ciders

Growing up just a couple of hours from small town St. Joseph, Minne...

Tucked into the rolling hills just outside St. Joseph, Milk & Honey Ciders is proving you don't need a big city to make ...
05/31/2026

Tucked into the rolling hills just outside St. Joseph, Milk & Honey Ciders is proving you don't need a big city to make world-class cider. Cidermaker & Co-Owner Peter and his team obsess over every step, from orchard to bottle, focusing on cider-specific apple varieties bursting with aroma, body, and character. The result? A boutique cidery pouring into 300+ Minnesota restaurants and liquor stores (and even a few East Coast spots).

Also you can catch them featured in My Town Series Season 2, Episode 4!

In the quiet, rolling hills of St. Joseph, you’ll find Milk & Honey Ciders nestled just outside of town. And while Peter, Cidermaker & Co-Owner referred to it as “a boutique cider operation in the middle of nowhere,” they’ve put Central MN on the map, being named USA Today’s Best Cidery in...

05/30/2026

St. Augusta has local businesses that make our community special!

Show some love to these great local spots:

* Augusta Motor Works
* Butkowski Digital Imaging
* Hayloft Bar & Grill
* PleasureLand RV Center

Every dollar you spend locally stays in our community. Tag your favorite business below and let's celebrate what makes this town great!

05/29/2026

We're excited to welcome Dakota Wealth Management as our newest investor!

Dakota Wealth Management in Sartell is a financial advisory firm helping individuals and families build and protect their financial future. Their experienced team offers personalized strategies across investment management, financial planning, retirement planning, and trust & estate planning.

Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q04hLqyK0

They, along with our nearly 160 investors, are driving real, lasting change throughout Central Minnesota.

05/29/2026

Today, we are shining the 🌟 Investor Spotlight 🌟 on Lathrop GPM.

Lathrop GPM is a full-service U.S. law firm with roughly 350 legal professionals across 14 offices in 29 states, including an office in St. Cloud. The firm advises businesses on litigation, corporate and transactional matters, intellectual property, labor and employment, insurance recovery, and franchise law.

Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q04h5Llv0

A big thank you to them for being one of 155+ investors who make the work of GSC possible!

Hold your calendars for next weeks Start.up Connect! Start.up Connect keeps growing each week, so this Start.up Connect ...
05/28/2026

Hold your calendars for next weeks Start.up Connect! Start.up Connect keeps growing each week, so this Start.up Connect is the perfect time to join us. We promise—you won’t be the only new face, and we can’t wait to welcome you... plus it's free! Coffee will be here by 8:00am from Kinder Coffee Lab and thank you Arvig for providing the high-speed wifi!

Calling all disruptors, visionaries, and bold thinkers. We’re looking for the people willing to challenge the status quo...
05/28/2026

Calling all disruptors, visionaries, and bold thinkers. We’re looking for the people willing to challenge the status quo and reshape the future of work. If you’re ready to spark new ideas, push boundaries, and drive what’s next, we want to hear from you.

Apply to speak or register to attend the Disrupt event on September 24 from 4-7 PM at https://hubs.la/Q04hCB_k0

Preferred Credit Inc
Park Industries
Sourcewell
Stearns Bank N.A.
Microbiologics
Scipi
St Cloud Refrigeration

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113 5th Avenue , S
Saint Cloud, MN
56301

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(320) 259-0300

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