Develop DL
Aerial photos courtesy of Brian Merritt • Minuteman Mortgage
Connecting people, ideas, & resources
Becoming a better, stronger, and more vibrant community
Founded on the belief that Detroit Lakes hasn’t reached its full potential, we believe that connecting people, ideas, and resources, we can become a better, stronger, and more vibrant year-round community. Our goal is to help Detroit Lakes become the best place to visit, live, work, start a business, raise a family.
Start up, Develop & Grow
Our Focus
Nurturing New & Existing Businesses
Detroit Lakes is home to many wonderful businesses. As a tourist destination, DL is primed for additional new businesses that cater to visitors and locals alike.
From unique restaurants and retail shops to food trucks, rock climbing gyms, and art galleries, there are so many opportunities to create businesses that give our community character.
We can create an environment that supports our current businesses and encourages entrepreneurs to start-up businesses that will make Detroit Lakes even more unique and memorable.
Entrepreneurial Programming
Project 412 has engaged with community builders from this region and beyond to learn how they’ve supported entrepreneurship in their communities. Project 412 aims to bring these best practices back to Detroit Lakes and put them to work to encourage start-ups.
Connecting People & Resources
Project 412 wants to be the connector that helps entrepreneurs and creatives bring their ideas to reality. We will not be able to fund every project, but we can mentor and connect creators to people that can help bring their ideas to life. Project 412 will also strengthen our connections to Fargo-Moorhead to create a more vibrant region.
Approach & Values
With community connection as the overarching goal, Project 412’s work will be guided by the following values.
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Imagine
BIG!
Imagine
Encourage
Encourage
Inspire
Inspire
Involve
Involve
Respect
Respect
Imagine
BIG!
Imagine
Encourage
Encourage
Inspire
Inspire
Involve
Involve
Respect
Respect
Our Ecosystem Builder
Sarah Hofmann
Project 412 Ecosystem Builder
Do you have a business idea or exciting project you want to bring to life?
Dedicated to helping the Detroit Lakes community turn their ideas into reality, Sarah Hofmann has come on board as our Ecosystem Builder.