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Economic Development Authority (EDA)/ Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA)

     

  The City of Vergas has established an Economic Development Authority (EDA) pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes §469.090 to §469.108 on January 12, 2015.  Please let us know if you would like to start a business in Vergas. 

                                                                                                                

Vergas EDA Community Rehab Grant form  Please return this application to: Jordan Grossman at jordan.grossman@cedausa.com. If you have questions regarding the grant, please contact Jordan at 701-219-3718.

The Vergas HRA has 2 lots for sale for $25,000.00. City water and sewer are available. Questions please call REMax Lakes Region at 218-844-5253.   

Need help with a business development; startup, operating and exit planning: 
America's SBDC MN
Ian Carlstrom
 218-299-6606 or 877-450-3322
www.westcentralmnsbdc.com

                                                                                                                           2020  Vergas Housing Study

The Vergas EDA would like to share with you: 

Attention Vergas Businesses & Nonprofits!


Exciting news—West Central Initiative is working with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to distribute PROMISE Act Grants to help small businesses and nonprofits in our area.

What are PROMISE Act Grants?
Grants created by the MN Legislature to help organizations that did not receive pandemic relief grants. Over $1.15 million will be distributed in West Central Minnesota for 2026.

How can you use the grant?
Payroll
Rent or mortgage
Utilities
Equipment
Other business expenses

Important Dates:

Apply between December 1 and January 15 (by 4:30 p.m.)
All applicants will be notified by February 27, 2026

How to apply:
Log in or create an account on SurveyMonkey Apply.

Do you want a second set of eyes on your application? 
Contact Vergas CEDA Rep Jordan Grossman at 701-219-3718 or 
jordan.grossman@cedausa.com

Don’t miss this great chance to get support for your business or nonprofit!

Click on this link: Promise Act Grants - wcif.org

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The purpose of the Vergas EDA/HRA is to retain and promote businesses in our community and to add housing so that we prosper and increase the tax base keeping the City a vital community.

President DuWayne Ditterich
Vice President  Bruce Albright  (Council Liaison) 
Secretary-Treasurer Julie Lammers
Assistant Treasurer Vanessa Perry
Board Member Joy Summers
Board Member Paul Sonnenberg
If you are interested in donating to the Vergas EDA or HRA please call 218-302-5996 Ext. 1 or email jlammers@cityofvergas.com
 
 

The EDA/HRA meetings are held the 1st  Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm at the Government Services Center (131 E Main Street Vergas)

Via Zoom: ID 267-094-2170 Pass code:  56587

 
 
 
Please contact the City Office at 218-302-5996 Ext. 1 if you would like more information.