Sauk Rapids Chamber supports business competitiveness and growth
Retaining local retailers was the focus of two recent seminars in Benton County.   The Sauk Rapids Chamber, a division of the St. Cloud Area Chamber, partnered with Benton County Economic Development, the City of Sauk Rapids, the Sauk Rapids HRA, Foley Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Foley, and the Rice Area Chamber of Commerce to supplement Initiative Foundation funding to bring the seminars to the area.       

The accompanying charts are part of the Sauk Rapids and Benton County Retail Trade Analysis (RTA) offered through the U of M Extension Service. A Retail Trade Analysis shows how your town compares to other communities and it helps communities assess strengths and opportunities for their businesses. View the complete RTA report.  (PDF) (67 pages)

              
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