Business Development

Program Information

Focus on helping existing businesses grow and new businesses get started.
Help entrepreneurs connect with resources in our community from utilities to financing.
Act as a conduit to aid in the purchase of publicly-owned land in the City of Duluth.
Work with partners at the County, State and Federal levels to address infrastructure needs.
Eliminate contamination and blight in our City by connecting good projects with necessary clean-up and redevelopment resources.
Provide staff support for DEDA - the Duluth Economic Development Authority

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Brian Hanson
Director of Business & Community Development
402 City Hall, 411 West First St.
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 730-5322
Fax: (218) 730-5904

Heidi Timm-Bijold
Business Resources Manager
402 City Hall, 411 West First St.
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 730-5324
Fax: (218) 730-5904

Timothy Howard
Supervisor, Real Property
402 City Hall, 411 West First St.
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 730-5177

Mark McShane
Property and Contract Manager
402 City Hall, 411 West First St.
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 730-5176

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Business Development