Kanabec County
Population: 16,004 County Seat: Mora
Location & Access
Located 70 miles north of the Twin Cities
Three major transit highways (MN-65, MN-23 & MN-47) intesect in Kanabec County
Mora Municipal Airport features a 4,800-foot paved primary runway
BNSF Railway connect Braham to the port of St. Paul and Duluth-Superior
Major Industries & Employment
Commercial Plastics
The largest private employer in Kanabec County is Commercial Plastics, a highly engineered custom injection plastics molder specializing in thermoplastic manufacturing. Plastics and fabricated metal product manufacturing and machinery manufacturing.
Other Employers
Other major employers in Kanabec County include: Welia Health, Lakes & Pines Community Action Council, St. Clare Living Community of Mora, RJ Mechanical and OlymPak Printing & Packaging.
In 2019, 11.3% of Kanabec County’s employment was in manufacturing (443 manufacturing jobs of 3,908 total jobs).
Minnesota is Shovel Ready
- Financial incentives available.
- Industrial park located in a designated Industrial zone(census tract 27065480300).
- Zoned I-1 (Limited Industrial District) and I-2 (General Industrial District).
- Lots may be combined or split to suit individual needs.
Mora Industrial Park
A certified development site ready for your next project
Site Highlights:
- 32 acres certified as shovel-ready by DEED.
- Conveniently located 72 miles north of Minneapolis/St.Paul; 52 miles northeast of St.Cloud and 91 miles southwest of Duluth.
- Direct access to Trunk Highways 65 and 23.
- All infrastructure in Place.
- Adjacent to Mora Municipal Airport(JMR).
- Competitive electric rates.
- Located in county seat with easy access to goods and services.
- Training opportunities are available at Pine Technical and Community College, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, and St. Cloud Community College.
Regional Workforce
A robust workforce is a backbone for sustainable development, economic prosperity, and the overall well-being of a community.ECDP has a dedicated workforce, fostering a dynamic environment for growth and success.The Region boasts a regional workforce marked by an unparalleled work ethic and unwavering dedication. With annual turnover rates below 2%, companies thrive in retaining and attracting top-tier talent for sustained success.
Braham Industrial Park
A certified development site ready for your next project
Site Highlights:
- 4 certified lots available.
- 70 Miles north of twin cities.
- 13 miles west of I-35.
- 2 miles east of MN-65.
- Infrastructure in place for one southern lot.
- Lots $30,000; potential major reductions through business subsidy policy.
- Fiber installed to existing building within the park (readily available for extension).
- 3-phase electric onsite.
- 150,000 GPD water capacity.
- Easily subdivision or lot combination.
- Zoned General Business-Industrial.
- Anoka -Ramsy Community College, 15 miles south.
- Pine Technical & Community College, 15 miles east.
Kanabec County Contacts
Kanabec County
Kanabec County Coordinator
City of Mora
Kristen Faurie
Location & Access
Strong community support for schools
No traffic
