Economic Development in Raymond

You can increase your business's profits by relocating or expanding to Raymond, Minnesota. We are one of only four communities in Kandiyohi County that have access to Minnesota’s Job Opportunity Building Zones (JOBZ), which provide local and state tax exemptions to new and expanding businesses.

To receive a confidential estimate of tax savings possible with the JOBZ program, please enter basic information about your business' potential facility on the JOBZ Calculator.

Raymond is a great place to start a small business. Our Main Street is filled with entrepreneurs who have a passion for their trade, whether it be fixing cars, styling hair, building cabinets, selling boats or motorcycles, or providing financial services. Raymond is home to several entrepreneurs under the age of 30, including: Brian & Margit Neal (Neal Motors), Brandon & Jess Heida (Heida's Corner Cafe'), Cassandra Strommer (Hair by Cassandra), Trista Rand (Raymond Supermarket), John Adam Day & Brian Sietsema (S & D Repair), and Jake Svobodny (LeRoy's Collision & Repair); all pictured below.

Larry Macht is the volunteer Economic Development Director for the city of Raymond. If you are interested in starting, expanding, or relocating your business in Raymond, please contact Larry at 320-967-4439 or Steve Renquist at 320-235-7370. Raymond is very aggressive in offering tax-free JOBZones and financial assistance to help you succeed.

Kandiyohi County Economic Development Commission