Lake City Economic Development Authority

TV adventurally Fireball Run stops in Lake City

Sep 28, 2017

By automobile and by boat they came, to learn a little history, to help find missing children, to take a lot of selfies, and to eat lunch. For about three hours Sunday, Sept. 23, Lake City was the setting for the television “adventurally” series “Fireball Run.” The show pits teams of competitors...

With letter of understanding, plans for downtown hotel move forward

Jul 27, 2017

The Lake City Economic Development Authority (EDA) has announced that it has signed a letter of understanding with David Rodewald of City Core related to the development of a hotel project on Block 13 in Lake City. Of the five parcels on Block 13 that sit between Lakeshore Drive and South...

How-to manual aims to spur new childcare businesses

Jul 27, 2017

In response to what it calls a “child care shortage” in the state, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is offering a free manual on how to start a family child care business. “First Considerations in Starting a Family Child Care Business” provides details on...

'We Are More' photography exhibit opens in Lake City

May 31, 2017

A travelling photography exhibit promoting economic diversity and inclusion in Southeastern Minnesota has arrived in Lake City. The We Are More (WAM) traveling photo exhibit will be on display at locations around Lake City through June 9. The WAM traveling installation is a collection of four...

Lake City child care gap: Why should you care?

May 18, 2017

Building a healthy community means attracting people in all stages in their lives to live, work and shop in our community, including young families. Child care availability matters because we need workers in Lake City. Businesses large and small are challenged to find employees to fill the...

New tourism app reaches Lake City visitors in a new way

Apr 26, 2017

The Lake City Tourism Bureau and the Economic Development Authority have partnered to launch a smart phone app for visitors to Lake City. Current listings include shopping, dining, lodging, attractions, events and other services visitors may need, such as a bank or a medical clinic. “We have a...

Rotary hosts EDA director

Apr 13, 2017

Lake City Economic Development Director Lisa Babington (right) spoke to the Lake City Rotary Club recently on a variety of topics impacting Lake City. The Rotary Club meets Mondays at noon at Port 104. Guests are welcome to attend. Pictured with Babington is Rotary member Ron Hooge.

EDA director to talk ski jump, childcare, tourism, careers at March 6 Spark meeting

Mar 29, 2017

Lake City Economic Development Authority (EDA) Director Lisa Babington will share information about Lake City’s childcare gap, the proposed ski jump at Mt. Frontenac, a local career fair and a new visitors app at the Spark women’s networking group on Monday, April 3, at Port 104 in Lake City....

Tourism stakeholders ponder 'What is there to do in this town?'

Mar 29, 2017

“What is there to do in this town?” Tourism Bureau members and others on the front lines for our visitors admit that they get this question often, and sometimes find it hard to answer. While everyone has their own favorite things to do, it can be hard to read a visitor’s mind – Do they want to do...

EDA: Child care is a community need

Mar 22, 2017

The need for child care is a recognized issue across the state and affects the ability of our businesses in Lake City to recruit and retain workers. I have recently done some research into child care in our community and the conclusion is clear: we have a significant need for additional child care...