Preston Economic Development Authority (EDA)
the growth and expansion of businesses, jobs and community development.
The Preston EDA can assist businesses with loans/grants, business development, and site selection.
The EDA can also connect entrepreneurs with the tools they need to successfully start a business.The EDA meetings are on the 4th Wednesday at 4:30pm at Preston City Hall.Michelle Marotzke – Economic Development Director
Contact: 507-765-2153
EDA Board Members:
- Jon Ebner – Chair
- Julie Sogla – Member
- Jon DeVries – Member
- Ashley Winslow – Member
- Alison Leathers – Member
- Steve Hall – Member
City Council Representative - Dean Aug – Member
City Council Representative
Preston EDA Programs
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EDA Projects & Information
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Preston at a Glance
Preston Population: 1,322
Daytime Population: 1,728
Median household income: $45,556.
Median property value: $185,507
Home ownership: 71.8%.
Median age of 46.8
Average car ownership per household: 2
Commute: Drive alone
Average Commute Time: 24.2 minutes
Fillmore County Seat
Residents: Families, Professionals, Retirees
K-12:
Fillmore Central
Lanesboro
Universities:
Winona State University
University of Minnesota – Rochester
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Technical Colleges:
Rochester Community & Technical College
Riverland Community College
Minnesota State College – Southeast Technical
36 miles – Rochester, MN
54 miles – La Crosse, WI
47 miles – Austin, MN
35 miles – Decorah, IA
48 miles – Winona, MN
95 miles – Waterloo, IA
118 miles – Twin Cities, MN
8 miles – Lanesboro, MN
204 miles – Madison, WI
330 miles – Chicago, IL
Highways
0 miles (US Hwy 52)
0 miles (MN Hwy 16)
16 miles (US Hwy 63)
26 miles (Interstate 90)
Airports
34 miles – Rochester Int’l
57 miles – La Crosse, WI Regional
115 miles – Minneapolis/St. Paul Int’l
Root River
State Bike Trail
Swimming Pool
Tennis & Pickleball Courts
Golf
Restaurants
Grocery Store
Churches
Gas Stations
Auto Repair & Service
State Veterans Cemetery
State Veterans Home
Health Clinic & Pharmacy
Hotel & Camping
Bigger Employment
Fillmore County
Fillmore Central Schools
Veterans Home
Heath Care
Social Services
Manufacturing
Agriculture
Retail
Trades & Entrepreneurs