Economic Development for Austin & Mower County
329 N. Main, Suite 106-L, Austin, MN 55912
Phone: 507-433-9495; Fax: 507-433-9470
Email: austindca@smig.net
Testimonials
"DCA is a wonderful asset in our community. Because of the work of DCA, we have new businesses, growth of local businesses, and through their association with Apex Austin - help with childcare, transportation, housing and a Welcome Center for the new people coming into our community."
Austin Mayor Bonnie Rietz
"DCA has shown itself to be a true business colleague, with a genuine purpose of helping our business grow and succeed. They have been both responsive and flexible and for that we are extremely grateful."
Maynard Akkerman, Akkerman Inc.
"George Brophy and his colleagues on the DCA Board of Directors have been instrumental in the success of Cooperative Response Center Inc. (CRC) the past eight years. They are enthusiastic about recruiting and retaining businesses to the Austin area, such as CRC, and offer financial assistance in a prudent manner. They also have tremendous leadership talent and business acumen, and share their knowledge and experience to a business owner to help his or her business be successful."
Todd Penske, President & CEO, Cooperative Response Center Inc.
"DCA has a well-established track record for commitment to economic growth throughout Mower County. A few years ago, they worked with our company and Mower County on a loan that enabled us to move forward on an expansion project. Our belief in the value of DCA motivated us to show our support by becoming members."
Katherine & Michael Harte, IB Industries
"The work of DCA and the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce run a parallel course. And it is through cooperation that many of our common goals will be achieved. The input and involvement of your President, George Brophy, as well as DCA Board liaison Joe Fuhrman, have been invaluable to use as an organization. We look forward to a long and successful relationship, and to working together to help build a stronger business community."
Sandy Forstner, Executive Director, Austin Area Chamber of Commerce
"A few years ago, it was determined that housing was a major concern of employers in Austin. DCA, with the help of Joann Maxfield and Sterling Bank, funded the first $25,000 for the ECHO Program. This program lent homeowners the down payment and closing costs so that they could buy a home which may have been elusive to them. ECHO was one of the subtle ways DCA has helped Austin continue to grow."
Joe Fuhrman, Fuhrman Real Estate
Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Lender and Employer