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Duluth Economic Development Authority

The Duluth Economic Development Authority is designed to promote the economic vitality and industrial development of our community for business development and retention, emphasizing the creation of jobs and increase in tax base. It also strives to continually enhance public and private investments in the business districts of Duluth, and allows for innovative financing based on sound business practices.

About DEDA

DEDA is the economic development agent for the City of Duluth. Under Minnesota Statutes (1989), Chapter 469, Economic Development Authorities have the following powers:
- Enter into contracts including buying and selling property
- Make loans and grants to businesses
- Provide guarantees or credit enhancements
- Issue general obligation bonds (with approval) and revenue bonds
- Utilize tax increment financing
- Serve as a limited partner
- Exercise eminent domain (with approval)
- Accept public land
- Establish foreign trade zones
DEDA is governed by seven Commissioners: John Heino, Don Monaco, Christine Townsend, Nancy Aronson Norr, Emily Larson, Jay Fosle, Dan Hartman
DEDA meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 5:15 p.m. in City Hall - Room 303 : To see the 2012 meeting schedule click here.
To view the current DEDA budget, please click here.
In 2010 DEDA announced the new BID 2011 program
For further information, contact the Business and Community Development Department at 730-5310.

What's Happening at Bayfront

There was a detailed presentation given about the future plans for the Bayfront at the July 27th, 2011 DEDA meeting. To see the presentation material, please click here.

Click here for contact info

Brian Hanson
DEDA Executive Director
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

Keith Hamre
Community Development Manager
407 City Hall, 411 West First St.
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 730-5297

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

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Duluth Economic Development Authority