The City's Economic Development Authority (EDA) promotes the retention and expansion of existing businesses while attracting new businesses to the community in order to promote a diversified tax base, job opportunities, and convenient shopping for residents. The EDA is comprised of two City Council members and three residents who meet monthly on the fourth Monday at 6:30 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers.

Mission Statement

Farmington is commerce friendly, responsive, and innovative in the realm of economic development. The Economic Development Authority’s mission is to market Farmington as one of Minnesota’s most desirable cities to open a business.

Vision Statement
The Economic Development Authority’s vision is to improve the economic vitality of the City of Farmington and to enhance the overall quality of life by creating partnerships, fostering employment opportunities, promoting workforce housing, and expanding the tax base through development and redevelopment.

The EDA's Top Priorities

• Business Retention and Expansion
• Business Recruitment
• Marketing

EDA pictured left to right: Douglas Bonar, Geraldine Jolley, Steve Wilson, Todd Larson, and Kirk Zeaman.

The EDA’s mission is to improve the economic vitality of the City of Farmington and to enhance the overall quality of life by creating partnerships, fostering employment opportunities, promoting workforce housing and by expanding the tax base through development and redevelopment.

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Banner photo of downtown clock by Sarah Strumberger.