Economic Development
Demographics
With a population of over 56,000 people, The City of Lakeville is a rapidly growing community that provides its citizens with a well- balanced way of life. Its combination of a safe and peaceful atmosphere with access to the Twin Cities and other close suburbs makes it a unique place to reside.
Lakeville is considered one of the best places to raise a family because of its excellent schooling system, recreational opportunities and positive community spirit. It also has over 1,000 businesses and provides many options for commercial development. 38-square miles, Lakeville is the heart of southern Minnesota and is surrounded by the thriving cities of Rochester, Minneapolis, St. Paul, LaCrosse, Des Moines and Chicago.
Starting a Business in Lakeville
The City of Lakeville does not require a permit to operate a business in Lakeville with the following exceptions found in Title 3 of the Business and License Regulations of the Lakeville City Code.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state's economic development agency that promotes business recruitment and expansion, workforce development and international trade.
Whether you are in need of a business, professional or recreational license, the License Minnesota website makes it very easy for you to find what you need by providing various search options.
You will discover that The Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota is very helpful in answering all of your questions about starting a business and will provide you with hundreds of great tips.
The Minnesota Workforce Centers of Dakota and Scott Counties is very a useful resource that will help you find the job you’ve been looking for.
Commercial & Industrial Development
The City of Lakeville provides various services that are divided between the following city departments.
- Community & Economic Development Department
- Identify up to date demographics and incentives for industrial projects
- Plan meetings to review development projects
- Assist businesses with platting, permit use and zoning questions
- Building Inspections Department
- Conduct code plan reviews and issue permits
- Come together with owner or buyer to determine code issues of an existing building
- Assist businesses with platting, permit use and zoning questions
- Engineering Department
- Supply utility and grading plans
- Assist owners with traffic issues, storm water management and erosion control
- Determine availability of sanitary sewer and water service
- Fire Department
- Conduct fire code plan reviews
- Come together with owner or buyer to determine code issues of an existing building
- Evaluate sprinkler systems
The City of Lakeville maintains well-managed residential growth with the encouragement of The Community & Economic Development Department. There is also an Economic Development Commission that supports business development and improves the overall quality of life in Lakeville.
