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Are you looking to open a business in IGH? City staff are here to assist you with the process!
To read a step-by-step guide to opening a business in IGH, click here.
Here is a list of business licensing and permitting contacts at the City:
- Jason Ziemer, Community Development Director, 651-450-2546, jziemer@ighmn.gov
- Kevin Shay, Planning Manager, 651-450-2554, kshay@ighmn.gov
- Mary Lein, City of IGH Permits and Inspections. 651-450-2552. mlein@ighmn.gov
- Stacy Bodsberg, City of IGH Planning, 651-450-2545, planning@ighmn.gov
- Rebecca Kiernan, City Clerk, 651-450-2513, cityclerk@ighmn.gov
Open to Business (OTB) and the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) offers free advisory services in multiple languages to small business owners in IGH and area communities. OTB can help you make sound planning, management and financing decisions. This includes starting a business, opening a franchise or expanding your small business.
Email Natalie Mouilso, Dakota County Business Advisor, or call 952-451-6390 for more information. Visit the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) website at: https://mccdmn.org/ | ![]() |
To read the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development guide to starting a business in Minnesota, click here.
| The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (MN DEED) and its partners offer area businesses an array of funding opportunities. In addition to the funds appropriated from the 2021 Minnesota Legislative Session, there are also a large number of programs stemming from the American Rescue Plan to help support and grow our businesses and economy. To help navigate these options, here is an overview of funding available for business growth, all in one place, on the MN DEED website: A Guide for Navigating Funding Available for Business Growth |
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Jason Ziemer
Community Development Director
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Community Development
Physical Address
8150 Barbara Avenue
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Phone: 651-450-2545Fax: 651-450-2502
