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The Brainerd Lakes Area Development Corporation (BLADC) is a community-driven nonprofit organization designed to help new and expanding businesses find the resources they need to succeed in the Brainerd Lakes Area. BLADC staff work side-by-side with business owners and entrepreneurs to:
- Locate financial support by identifying specialized programs and determining eligibility for local, regional, state and federal programs
- Obtain technical assistance
- Connect to local governmental resources
- Find appropriate site locations
- Promote and market the Brainerd Lakes Area
Browse our web site for more information about the Brainerd Lakes Area and services offered by BLADC.
ABOUT US
Staff
Board of Directors
Members
How to Join BLADC
Partners
AREA ECONOMY
Vision/Growth Plan
Population
Trends
Age Demographics
Housing
Industries
Types of Industries
Employ by industries
Major Employers
Land Value
More land value data
Property Taxes
Calculate Your Estimated Property Tax
BUILDINGS/LAND
Public Buildings and Land
Baxter
Phase 1 map
Phase 2 map
Phase 3 map
map of available lots
Brainerd
Block 3 map of available lots
Block4-5 map of available lots
Block 6-7 map of available lots
Pequot Lakes
Block 1 map of available lots
Block 2 map of available lots
Block 3 map of available lots
Block 4 map of available lots
Private Buildings and Land
WORKFORCE
Employment
Wages
Training
Central Lakes College
Minnesota Workforce Center
FINANCING
Local Financing Options
JOBZ
Tax Increment
Tax Abatement
Revolving Loan Funds
City of Brainerd Revolving Loan
City of Crosslake Revolving Loan
Local Lenders
Regional Financing Options
Initiative Foundation
Business Loan Program
Seed Capital Fund
Microenterprise Loan Guaranty Fund
Technology Capital Fund
North Central Economic Development Assoc/Region Five (Region Five Revolving Loan Fund)
Minnesota Power (Minnesota Community Capital Fund)
Crow Wing Power (Business Finance Program)
State Financing Options
JOBZ
Minnesota Investment Fund/Small Cities Economic Development Grant (MIF)
Minnesota Business Finance Corporation (SBA 504 Loan Program)
Central Minnesota Development Corporation (SBA 7a Loan Program)
Minnesota Investment Network (Venture Capital)
Granite Equity Partners (Venture Capital)
Federal Financing Options
SBA 7(a) Loan
SBA Low Doc
USDA Rural Development
Business and Industry Loan Guarantee
Rural Business Opportunity Grants
United States Economic Development Administration Business Loan Guarantee (USEDA)
INFRASTRUCTURE
Telecommunication
Utilities
Transportation
QUALITY OF LIFE
Recreation
Civic orgs/clubs
Religion
Media
Education
Health care
Climate
Shopping
Dining
Entertainment
Request more information
Business Plan help
Basic Steps – Going Into Business
Business Planning Checklist and Outline
Financial Data Request
Personal Financial Statement
Schedule of Business Debts
Request for Counseling (statement of understanding)
Websites for Business Research
Frequently Asked Questions
Success Stories
Communities
Brainerd
Baxter
Breezy Point
Crosby
Crosslake
Deerwood
Emily
Ironton
Manhattan Beach
Nisswa
Pequot Lakes
Maps
Chamber of Commerce
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