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Latest Economic Report - 1st Qtr 2020

Coon Rapids Economic Development released its first quarter report for 2020. This illustrates Coon Rapids’ economic climate with the most recent data available related to development, employment and housing activity. 

The report shows im...

Business Spotlight - LeRoy's Customs

“If you can dream it, we can paint it!” This is the philosophy LeRoy’s Customs has adopted and delivered to countless customers all over the Midwest with its custom paint work. 

When Todd Cabrera took over the busines...

For Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Updated: 6-22-20

A variety of resources are available to help businesses, employers, and workers dealing with the impacts of COVID-19. The City continues to update its information as changes occur.

State of Minnesota Small Business Relief Grants

This State o...

Support Coon Rapids Restaurants!

The City of Coon Rapids, with help from the Metro North Chamber of Commerce, has created a consolidated list of Coon Rapids restaurants open for take out, or delivery from now until May 1. Restaurants, bars and other places of public accommodation are clo...

Business Spotlight - Boulevard Bar & Grille

Everything about the Boulevard Bar & Grille represents family. The business is owned by two families who partner together to run the operation, and the employees make a tight-knit team that at times will even celebrate holidays with each other&rsq...

Port Riverwalk Spring Construction Update

Centra Homes Detached Townhome Development/Local Street Improvements

Coon Rapids-based Centra Homes is developing 136 one-level and two-level detached townhomes on 43 acres of formerly City-owned land generally between Egret Boulevard and Avocet Street. It...

Pre-leasing for Luxury Apartments

"Lyra," a luxury market-rate building located next to Riverdale Transit Station (off Northdale Boulevard and 119th Avenue) is now pre-leasing and has an on-site showroom available for those interested in reserving an apartment home. The building...

Port Riverwalk Winter Construction Update

Several roads have been removed in the area of Avocet Street near Coon Rapids Boulevard, as part of redevelopment in this area known as “Port Riverwalk.” Local access is currently affected by construction for this project. The frontage...

Business Spotlight - Crystal House

“All lasting business is built on friendship,” said the author and philosopher Alfred A. Montapert. That sentiment is exemplified at Crystal House boutique. The cozy Coon Rapids shop stocked with gifts, jewelry, décor and ap...

Latest Economic Report - 3rd Qtr 2019

Coon Rapids Economic Development released it’s third quarter report. This illustrates Coon Rapids’ economic climate with the most recent data available related to development, employment and housing activity. 

The report shows ...

Business Spotlight - Experimax

Many homes in the nation are affected by the widespread phenomenon… deep in a dark, dusty corner…  an inactive electronic device sits. The team at Experimax is hoping Coon Rapids residents dust off those devices and bring th...

Groundbreaking for New Apartment

Developers broke ground on a new 168-unit apartment complex in the Port Evergreen area near 94th Avenue and Springbrook Drive Thursday, November 7, 2019. The complex, named Spring House Apartments, will be developed by St. Paul-based Real Estate Equities....

Business Spotlight - Sportsman's Warehouse

Sportsman’s Warehouse

Joe Barbiero started his career selling sporting and outdoor goods at the age of 12. In the last 20 years he has mastered the art of combining work with his passion for the outdoors. Stocking products on shelves and serving ...

Latest Business News

Here are a few of the latest business updates in Coon Rapids:

• Interior remodeling work is underway in a portion of Coon Rapids Middle School, 11600 Raven St. 
• Mercy Hospital is expanding its Helipad area for its helicopters to land on at 4050 Coon ...

Smart Apartments Coming to Riverdale

Construction continues on the new transit-oriented apartment development next to the Riverdale Transit Station on Northdale Boulevard. This new development, known as Riverdale Station, includes two buildings - “Nova," a 71-unit mixed-income building ...

Business Spotlight - Donnie Smith Custom Cycles

A motorcycle legend has just moved into town – Donnie Smith and his crew have set up shop in the Springbrook business park.

The film “Easy Rider” from 1969 may have started a custom bike epidemic across the country, and it may...

Latest Economic Report - 2nd Qtr 2019

Coon Rapids Economic Development released it's second quarter report. This illustrates Coon Rapids’ economic climate with the most recent data available. The report covers development, employment and housing activity, and shows steady improvement in many ...

Highway Construction to Improve Mobility

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is working on several projects that will enhance the region’s transportation access in the coming years.

• 35W MnPASS ExpansionThis project involves adding MnPASS lanes and auxiliary lanes to a 12-mile stretch of In...

Business Spotlight - Cullens Ice Cream

Take a walk or ride your bike to Cullens Ice Cream shop on Hanson Boulevard, and you’ll find a retro-style ice cream parlor featuring a variety of sweet treats to tame any craving. The shop features 32 flavors of hand scooped ice cream, malts, shakes, sun...

Business Council Meeting

Are you a business owner in Coon Rapids? Come to the next Coon Rapids Business Council meeting.

Tuesday, August 27, 7:30 – 9 a.m.Bunker Hills Event Center, 12800 Bunker Prairie RoadClubhouse East Ballroom

Learn about business topics and initiatives in Coon ...

New Industrial Development Underway

Several industrial development projects are underway in Coon Rapids.

• JSN Properties has begun site work and received building permits for a new 85,000 square foot multi-tenant office/warehouse building along Highway 10, adjacent to the USF Holland freight ...

Business Spotlight - The Healthy Boulevard

Theresa Theis, owner of The Healthy Boulevard, believed her health was worth more than her six figure income. The last months of her 17-year corporate position brought enough stress that Theis eventually recognized she was neglecting herself. Her health a...

Business Spotlight - Slip's Sharpening

Slip’s Sharpening Bob (Slip) and Judy Hall are the proud owners of Slip’s Sharpening – offering sharpening services to veterinarians, hair stylists, dog grooming facilities, and other businesses in need of a sharp blade. Decades ago, Bob originally opened...