Economic Development

Overview

The City of Inver Grove Heights desires economic development to provide jobs, increase tax base, and offer goods and service to its citizens.

The City strives to foster an attractive environment for both new and existing businesses by retaining existing businesses, assisting businesses with expansion, attracting new businesses to the community, and enabling the rehabilitation and redevelopment of commercial areas within the City. 

Community Profile

Please view the attached Community Profiles for a summary of the demographic, economic, labor market and commuting pattern data for the City of Inver Grove Heights and the surrounding area. 

• 2020 Community Profile - City of Inver Grove Heights
• 2017 Commuting Patterns - City of Inver Grove Heights and 5-mile Surrounding Radius

Economic Development Authority (EDA)  

Economic development activities in IGH are directed by the Economic Development Authority (EDA), which is the City Council, and staffed by the city’s Community Development Director. Information about the EDA, the EDA's Annual Workplan and meeting schedule can be viewed on the EDA webpage.