Woodbury's strategic location along I-494, I-694 and I-94, and its commitment to quality development and excellence in providing city services have positioned it for sustained success and contributed to a robust and thriving business climate.
The City of Woodbury has also enjoyed strong and consistent leadership that sincerely cares about the health of the business community and appreciates their investment in the community. The city's business outreach and retention program dates back to the 1980s, helping to ensure that our existing businesses are able to stay, grow and thrive here in Woodbury.
The following annual events demonstrate the city's ongoing commitment to business.
Business Celebration
Each year, the City of Woodbury partners with the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce to acknowledge businesses that made substantial real estate investments or improvements in Woodbury in the past year. The event, known as the Woodbury Business Celebration, typically draws about 100 people from the local business community. While 2021’s event acknowledging 2020 achievements was canceled due to COVID-19, it is important the city recognize these businesses for their investment in our community. Mayor Anne Burt and Chamber President Laurie Staiger together to recognize these businesses virtually.
The following businesses received plaques for new commercial construction investment in 2020:
Aspire at CityPlace
Beyond Apartments
Park Dental
KinderCare
City's Edge Dental Care
Fresh India
Kindeva Drug Delivery
Sundance of Woodbury
The list below highlights the ten largest investments, ranked in order of value, with each of these projects having a building permit value of $500,000 or more:
Shriners Children's Twin Cities
Woodwinds Hospital
Midwest Ear Nose and Throat Specialists
The Urgency Room
Summit Orthopedics
Valley Creek Apartments
Stantec (formally Wenck Engineering)
Adefris & Toppin Women's Specialists
Creative Homes
Alma Flor Ada Spanish Immersion Academy
We are appreciative of these ongoing investments in our community!
Business Connect
Held in the fall of each year, the Business Connect event highlights how Woodbury is well-positioned to offer extraordinary business opportunities. Attendees have a chance to network with commercial developers and brokers from across the metro area.
The 2020 Business Connect was cancelled due to COVID-19.
Mayor's Business Update
One sign of the strength of Woodbury's business community is the growth of the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce. The City of Woodbury and the Chamber have a unique and collaborative relationship, with the city having representation on the Chamber’s board of directors. The Mayor delivers the State of the City Address once a year at the November Chamber networking luncheon. This event offers a great re-cap of the past year’s accomplishments as well as a forecast for the coming year.
