We’re in the business of growing business.
We’re in the business of growing business.
The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation is the vehicle through which business executives, healthcare and education leaders, civic and community leaders, local government leaders, partner organizations, and community members come together in guiding efforts towards making the Greater St. Cloud, MN region one of the best places to live and work in America.
Here’s the Latest from the GSDC…

PopUp Start.Up Connect – St. Cloud
Join us for a compelling book talk with Steve Grove, CEO of the Minnesota Star Tribune and Author of How I Found Myself in the Midwest – A Memoir of Reinvention, his newly released memoir. Grove will take part in a moderated Q&A exploring key themes from his book, including the pivotal role the St. Cloud community played in his story.

Innovation and Employer of Choice Awards
We are accepting nominations and applications for our 2025 Innovation Awards and Employer of Choice Award. These awards recognize outstanding innovation and exemplary workplace culture among for-profit and non-profit organizations across Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties.

Greater St. Cloud Snapshot Challenge
The GSDC is excited to launch the Greater St. Cloud Snapshot Challenge, a first ever region-wide photo contest running from July 9 through August 29, 2025. This is your chance to help shine a light on what makes our region exceptional—and possibly win a cash prize.

DisruptHR St. Cloud
DisruptHR St. Cloud will be an information exchange designed to energize, inform and empower people in the HR field. It will be held on September 23 from 4-7 PM at Harvester Square. Speakers will share fresh, disruptive ideas related to HR, talent, workplace culture, or leadership.

Q1 Spotlight
In Q1 2025, we’ve made great strides in enhancing Business Vitality, expanding Talent Resourcing, boosting Regional Promotion, and improving Quality of Life in the Greater St. Cloud community! (Jan. 1 – Mar. 31, 2025)

2024 Annual Report
We are pleased to present our 2024 GSDC Annual Report and GSDC 2024: A Year of Growth & Impact Video that highlights last year’s accomplishments in business vitality, talent resources, regional promotion, and quality of life initiatives.
Additionally, the report provides insights into our organization’s financial stability, regional performance metrics, and full investor roster.
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