Greater St. Cloud

Our Regional Progress Dashboard features live data and real-time tracking for goals, timelines, and progress—bringing greater transparency, accountability, and insight into how our region is moving forward.

Explore the dashboard at https://hubs.la/Q04k550m0

GSC has been instrumental in advancing revitalization in the downtown St Cloud business district, from organizing the BID program to helping identify new uses and tenants for underutilized spaces.

- Kevin Johnson
CEO of K Johnson Construction, Inc.

From SCSU grads to downtown staples, The Pickled Loon has been serving up good vibes in downtown St. Cloud since 2013. Think homemade cheese curds, numerous taco options, scratch-made soups, and a rotating lineup of 12 local craft beers. Plus karaoke, live music, and a whole second floor called The Nest. It's not just a bar — it's a community.

The Pickled Loon The Pickled Loon in downtown St. Cloud opened in December 2013. Rhiannon, Michael, Mike, and Buddy are from all over Minnesota and Wisconsin but came to St. Cloud to study at SCSU. After graduating and a decade of experience working at other downtown establishments, these four friends decided their....

Investor News to Share!

Congratulations to Erik Johnson, KJohnson Construction, on his recent appointment to the Governor's Workforce Development Board!

We're happy to see him join our own Gail Cruikshank, GSC Talent & Community Impact Director on the board — a win for workforce development across the region and a perfect reflection of the values we share through our work at GSC.

Thrive MN is back and accepting applications.
Built for high-growth startups and emerging tech businesses, Thrive MN gives you up to 15 hours of tailored 1:1 coaching, Lean Startup education, and access to tools and resources designed for rapid, sustainable growth.

If you're developing scalable products or services and preparing for meaningful revenue, job, or geographic growth — this program was built for you.

Ready to grow? Apply today → https://hubs.la/Q04jdtz60

Have you implemented a new product, service, technology, or business model that’s creating real impact?

Submit a 2026 GSC Innovation Award application today! For 15 years, we’ve celebrated bold ideas, groundbreaking solutions, and trailblazing organizations across Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties.

Apply by July 24 at https://hubs.la/Q04hDwXn0

Did you know Greater St. Cloud has a free Knowledge Hub packed with tools for local employers?

Whether you're refining your hiring process, building a more inclusive workplace, or looking to launch an internship program — it's all in one place.

> Hiring best practices & whitepages
> Diversity & inclusion guides
> Intern tools & ready-to-use templates
> Resources for recruiting new grads, veterans, international talent, and more

Explore the Knowledge Hub: https://hubs.la/Q04hCHkZ0

The future of work will not be shaped by people playing it safe. We’re looking for innovators, changemakers, and forward thinkers ready to challenge old ideas, spark new conversations, and help redefine what comes next.

Wednesday, September 24 I 4–7 PM I Harvester Square

Apply to speak or register to attend: https://hubs.la/Q04hCFl-0

Fast talks. Big ideas. Real disruption. Don't miss it.

Preferred Credit Inc
Park Industries
Sourcewell
Stearns Bank N.A.
Microbiologics
Scipi
SCR Inc