AITKIN COUNTY IS THE PLACE TO START A CAREER, LAUNCH A NEW BUSINESS, RAISE A FAMILY, AND BE SUCCESSFUL IN WHATEVER WAY YOU CHOOSE.

Find your green space

Aitkin County is the intersection of adventure and business opportunity in the heart of Minnesota. With just over one million acres of grassland, boreal forests, lakes, and rivers teeming with wildlife, some of the darkest skies in Minnesota, and more Mississippi River miles than the entire state of Kentucky—you’ll never run out of great outdoors to explore.

Experience Aitkin County

3 women snowshoe on snowy trail in the evergreen forest.

Girl in long-sleeved aqua shirt, black pants fishes from rocky shoreline, docked pontoon and cabin in background.

3 kayaks are paddling down river with overhanging green trees on riverbanks. One partially viewed kayak is red.

Woman and girl stand in tall McGregor overlook tower higher than the trees with lake in the background.

Aerial view of a small part of large Lake Mille Lacs shoreline.

4 ATVs driven by 4 people through forest with gold-colored autumn leaves on trees and golden leaves fallen on trail.

White plate, large BBQ meat/burger sandwich on bun with cheese and crispy onions, French fries on the side.

Man and woman on stage with red lighting. He plays violin, she plays guitar.

Man and woman hold hands of small child between them as they walk on dirt road through evergreen forest.

Man on large, frozen, snow-covered Lake Mille Lacs being pulled by airborne, colorful wind-surfing kite.

And your growth space

Enjoy the freedom to explore more than half a million acres of public land—ATVing, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, paddling, hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding. And participate in authentic, Northern Minnesota arts—visual artists, performers, musicians, and artisan makers provide beauty, entertainment, festivals, and culinary delights.

Aitkin County offers economic development growth for entrepreneurs and new businesses and a quality of life centered around our local resources.

Strengthen or Expand A Business

For your family

Here, you have opportunity to fulfill big dreams without the hassle of big-city living. It’s a county of more than 500 employers and 15,000 residents—honest, hardworking people who enjoy our endless outdoors, world-class healthcare, quality public education, and performing arts.

Aitkin County is the place to start a career, launch a new business, raise a family, and be successful in whatever way you choose. It’s naturally better here and you’ll fit right in.

And your family business

Whether you want to start a business, own a business, or grow a business in Aitkin County, you’re in the right place. Aitkin County Economic Development offers new and existing businesses resources and economic growth opportunities. But you’ll find plenty of community support here, too.

Learn more about starting a business in Aitkin County.

Aitkin County News

Read through newsletters and information from Mark Jeffers, Aitkin County Economic Development Coordinator, about the ongoing work of the Aitkin County Economic Development department.

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