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The Hermantown Economic Development Authority (HEDA) continuously works to create the best business-friendly environment that fits the City. HEDA’s mission is to intentionally lead economic growth, creating a vibrant and prosperous community.

Hermantown Uptown

The City of Hermantown has begun exploring what is possible through a private-public partnership in and around Stebner Park. Information on the project – dubbed Hermantown Uptown – can be found below.

Uptown Master Plan RFP

Uptown Master Plan RFP Q & A – January 13, 2025, updated January 16, 2025

Highway 53 Business Park Project

The City of Hermantown has worked through an ongoing process of exploring development options in a public-private partnership for the area in the northwest corner of the intersection of U.S. Hwy 53 and Lavaque Bypass. Beyond the maps below, the complete information can be found on the following link.

AUAR – Business Park Website

PRESS RELEASE – Hermantown Garners $2 Million DEED Grant

AUAR – Location Map

AUAR – Boundary Map

Hermantown has worked hard to earn a reputation for being a business-friendly community. From clear communication to streamlining processes, we want your development experience to be the first in many positives of placing your business in Hermantown.

The links above provide information and testimonials, as well as the HEDA minutes and agendas, so you can begin exploring doing business in Hermantown.

The Hermantown Economic Development Authority meets on the fourth Thursday of each month but does vary dates occasionally. See the Agendas & Minutes page for the next upcoming date.

HEDA members include Mayor Wayne Boucher, City Councilors John Geissler, Andy Hjelle, Joe Peterson, and Brian LeBlanc, as well as at-large appointees Karen Pionk and Dwayne Haapanen. HEDA is additionally guided by city staff member Economic Development Director Chad Ronchetti.

 

HEDA Questions?

Economic Development Director
Chad Ronchetti
[email protected]
218-729-3600

City Administrator
John Mulder
[email protected]
218-729-3600