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About Cottage Grove Growth Partners

In Cottage Grove, we like to say that we are Growth Partners. That means we will go the extra mile to bring high-quality developments into our city and work collaboratively to turn visions into reality. You will set your business apart - we will fast-track development and take the obstacles out of your way. Sites are graded and already have infrastructure in place. For more information please contact:

Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator

(651) 458-2822  or rschroeder@cottage-grove.org

Danette Parr, Economic Development Director

(651) 458-2824  or dparr@cottage-grove.org

Community Profile

Click here to find out more about the community and get specific data on demographics, consumer spending, workforce, housing, and more.

Development Opportunities

The City of Cottage Grove has much to offer its business community. View properties available for sale/lease.

  • 600-Acre Business Park located at Highway 61 and Jamaica Ave S
    • Featuring: Rail Served Sites, Efficient land pricing, excellent connection to freeway system
  • Fast track administrative approval of most develoment projects
  • Business assistance available to eligible businesses
  • Prime retail opportunities, including real estate next to a new Walmart coming soon to Cottage Grove
  • Only 4 miles south of I-494 and 6 miles south of I-94
  • Among the lowest electric and natural gas rates in the country, provided by Xcel Energy
  • High-growth area averaging 1.8%/year household growth over the past 10 years
  • Diverse housing stock ranging from starter homes and apartments to executive homes
  • Experienced and successful development team
  • EMS service with industry leading response times