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Fergus Falls real estate on the move [UPDATED]
Published 11:06am Friday, January 18, 2013 Updated 11:06am Friday, January 18, 2013With lakeshore real estate sales in Otter Tail County leading the state in market recovery, and recent activity in key commercial properties such as the old mill purchase in downtown Fergus Falls, the city will hold a timely event exploring these business sectors. The 2013 Fergus Falls Economic Outlook Session, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 23, will feature informative reports on the local and regional real estate markets with particular emphasis on commercial and industrial properties as well as lake property.
The session, which is targeted toward business leaders, elected officials, lenders, realtors and economic development professionals, will include reports on available lands and buildings in or near the city of Fergus Falls as well as reports on vacancy rates and emerging opportunities.
In addition to local real estate and business development experts, speakers include FedStar’s David Gaffaney, a former Minnesota USDA Business Development Director, who will share insights on how to access USDA loans and guarantees successfully, and Toby Madden, an Economist with the Minneapolis Federal Reserve speaking on the 2013 Outlook for the Economy.
The 2013 Development Guide and the 2013 Business and Incentive Guide will be distributed at the session.
The 2013 Fergus Falls Economic Outlook Session will be at the West Central Initiative, 1000 Western Avenue, Fergus Falls.
Attendees are asked to RSVP by Jan. 21 for the program and luncheon by contacting Mary Robertson at the Fergus Falls Economic Improvement Commission at 218-332-5458, or email mary.robertson@ci.fergus-falls.mn.us.
The event is sponsored by the West Central Initiative and the Fergus Falls Economic Improvement Commission.
