The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Devision is dedicated to driving sustainable growth, fostering business success, and improving the community’s overall economic stability. Through strategic initiatives and partnerships, the department works to support redevelopment, attract new businesses, and create job opportunities that benefit residents and local businesses.

Mission

The mission of Brooklyn Center’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) is to implement programs and facilitate opportunities for redevelopment and renovation that encourage public and private investments in the city's commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.

Key Initiatives

  1. Business Growth and Retention: The EDA supports local business retention and expansion, attracting new businesses and promoting opportunities within the city.
  2. Targeted Redevelopment: Focus areas include the Opportunity Site Redevelopment, with goals of creating a walkable, mixed-use downtown area that combines housing and commercial spaces. Initiatives include:
  3. Workforce Development and Job Creation: Initiatives to increase high-quality job opportunities are essential to the EDA’s mission. Programs like BrookLynk provide pathways for residents from high school to employment. Partnerships with local businesses also aim to create jobs that offer livable wages and prioritize local hiring.
  4. Housing Stability and Affordability: The EDA promotes homeownership opportunities and partners with nonprofits to connect residents with housing assistance programs. The goal is to enhance housing stability without displacement, meeting the needs of existing and future residents.
  5. Small Business and Entrepreneurial Support: The department supports entrepreneurship, especially among underserved communities, by connecting local businesses with resources, training, and financing.
  6. Environmental and Community Improvement: The EDA encourages businesses to invest in beautification strategies and maintains a focus on creating a safe, clean environment that enhances public trust and quality of life in Brooklyn Center.

Through these initiatives, the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Division continues to create a strong, diverse economy, increase job quality, and improve the overall community experience.