Economic Development Agency

The Dassel Economic Development Agency (EDA) is a legal entity created for the purpose of promoting all aspects of community development. Its focus will be on any opportunity to promote the benefits to be found in working and living within or visiting the Dassel Community.

 Start or Expand Your Business Here

• Dassel has experience in utilizing economic tools such as Tax Increment Financing, Tax Abatement, and Jobs for assisting business startup and expansions.
   
• Dassel and the Meeker Development Corp are experienced and ready to package business opportunities with tools available to fill financing gaps as well as assisting to secure primary funding.
   
• A friendly business climate just outside of the 7 county metro awaits the entrepreneur for business startup.

 Make Dassel Your Home

• Dassel has a large selection of premium residential lots at very attractive prices.
   
• Dassel is located in the Dassel-Cokato School District which has been awarded top honors in academics and student achievement.
   
• Dassel was named along with Cokato (its close neighboring city) as the best place to raise a family.

Spend a Day, A Weekend, or as Long as You Like

• Our area lakes and rural atmosphere draw the serious and casual sportsmen to experience a day or weekend on the water or in the field.
   
• Unique shops and artisans bring special meaning to destination outings in the city and area.
   
• Dassel History Center & Ergot Museum is a National Register of Historic Places building with high-quality museum exhibits as well as:
  • A Research center for local history and genealogical information
  • An event space for special events (e.g. Smithsonian traveling exhibits, community theater productions, etc.)