Locating in Willmar

Starting a Business

Below is a listed of resources to help in starting your business:

• License Minnesota
• MN Department of Commerce
• MN Department of Labor and Industry
• MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (Positively Minnesota)
• MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (Unemployment Insurance)
• MN Department of Revenue
• Hill Reference Library
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Apply for a federal ID (FEIN)
  • Federal Form Search
• Minnesota New Hire Reporting Center
• Minnesota Unemployment Insurance
• Secretary of State
  • Secretary of State Name Search

The City of Willmar does not require operating permits for most businesses, however, permits are required for construction, signs and other miscellaneous items (see permits).

Locating in Willmar

Contact the following organizations for help in locating your business in Willmar:

• City of Willmar Planning & Development Services (Permits & Zoning)
• Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission
• Kandiyohi County Environmental Health Specialist (Food sales and service)
  Chris Wenisch - (320) 231-7860 x2535
• Willmar Area Chamber of Commerce