Economic Opportunities in Buffalo, MN 

As the host of the Wright County seat, Buffalo provides convenient access to the Twin Cities Metro and St. Cloud. The city offers a small-town feel with the unique and varied opportunities of the suburbs. Buffalo boasts excellent medical facilities and schools that provide opportunities for academic excellence to children of all ages—plus, a 94.5% graduation rate. For its attention to urban forestry and environmental awareness, Buffalo was given the America in Bloom Award. In addition, the city earned a Star City designation for supporting a high quality of life and encouraging the area’s growth and development. 

Buffalo’s City Council and the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce both strive for economic development while still maintaining the city’s tight-knit identity. Infrastructure is built to meet the needs of new and emerging business owners, with city-owned and operated symmetrical internet service. Buffalo also owns and operates electric utility services and boasts low, competitive rates for industrial electrical services.  

For established and new business owners, the city of Buffalo offers a variety of options for financing and assistance, including: 

• Financial assistance programs 
• Tax Increment Financing through local programs 
• Low-interest loan gap financing programs 
• State grants and loans  
• Small business assistance programs through the WCEDP