Blaine BizConnect - March 2023

Blaine Biz Connect is a monthly e-newsletter to keep you up to date on development happenings in the City of Blaine. From commercial to industrial to residential, Blaine is one of the fastest growing cities in Minnesota and always has new and exciting projects on the horizon.

In this newsletter, you will learn about featured developments, groundbreakings, grand openings, new businesses coming to Blaine, and recent approvals by the City Council.

Recent City Council Approvals

• Granted a final plat to create one lot and two outlots known as Green Acres 2nd Addition at 111 99th Ave NE. 
• Granted a conditional use permit for live entertainment in a B-3 community commercial zoning district at Irie Vybz Jamaican Restaurant at 76 Northtown Drive NE.
• Approved on site sale intoxicating liquor license for Irie Vybz Jamaican Restaurant.
• Granted a final plat to subdivide 4.52 acres into one lot and two outlots to be known as Lexington Meadows 6th Addition located at 4181 108th Ave NE.
• Granted a conditional use permit for a Culver’s Restaurant, outdoor dining, and shared access/parking between lots in a planning business zoning district at 4121 108th Ave NE.

Recent Economic Development Authority Approvals

• Approved bid by Albrecht Company for the construction of a new monument sign on the corner of Highway 65 and 89^th Avenue NE. 
• Adopted updates to the 2023 Home Improvement Grant program.

Anoka County Announces New Grant Program

In February, Anoka County announced a pre-development grant to assist cities with getting sites across the county shovel ready for development by completing projects such as, wetland delineations, geotechnical soil analysis, and more. Grants of up to $15,000 are available and a maximum of two sites per city will be considered in the first round of funding. The deadline to apply is May 4. For more information on this program contact Ruth Tucker at rtucker@blainemn.gov or by calling 763-717-2778.

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Contaminated Site Grant

The Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit is accepting applications for grant funding for contaminated site projects through the Contamination Cleanup and Investigation and RAP Development grant program. The deadline for application submissions is Monday, May 1 at 4PM. 

For more information on this program visit the DEED grant application webpage.

Find and Pay for STEM Interns with Free Funding

Your small company can build its future workforce, source great talent and access a wage match to cover 50 percent of a college STEM intern’s wages through the SciTech Internship Program.

Employers receive a wage match of 50 percent of the intern’s wages, worth up to $2,500. SciTech is free for students and small employers. At least 200 wage matches are available on a first come, first hire basis. Industries include tech, biotech, engineering, manufacturing, energy, aerospace, ag, and more!

Learn more about the program and apply at, SciTechMN.org

Questions? Contact the SciTech Program at the Minnesota Technology Association at, piper@mntech.org.

Bid on City of Blaine Projects

If you are part of a company or know of a company looking to bid on construction projects the City of Blaine routinely publishes bid documents for City projects. You can view current projects that are open for bid at, BlaineMN.gov/Bids.

More Information

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