MinnWest Technology Campus
MinnWest Technology Campus

Business Amenities | Lifestyle Amenities | Childcare Amenities

Area Amenities: Business
  • Willmar Municipal Airport:
    Willmar is home to one of the newest municipal airports in the Midwest. Many area businesses take advantage of this resource to operate private planes or contract with local aviation provider Willmar Air Service for direct flights around the country.

  • Kandiyohi County & City of Willmar Economic Development Commission:
    Our area EDC is a vital, active partner in the success of the MinnWest Campus and our tenants. Their mission is to assist area entrepreneurs, support local businesses and recruit targeted insdustry, including technology, bioscience and renewable energy. Please contact them if you have questions or need additional resources.

  • Willmar Civic Center Arena:
    The Willmar Civic Center is an impressive, versatile facility. Its newly remodeled space can accomodate special events, tradeshows and conventions of all sizes. It includes a full size ice rink, curling wing, concession stand and fireplace sitting area.

  • Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce:
    The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is a strong, thriving organization serving the needs of area businesses throughout Kandiyohi County.


Area Amenities: Lifestyle

  • 100 Lakes in 100 Miles:
    The Willmar Lakes Area is known for its sparkling lakes and outdoor lifestyle. In fact, you can easily visit over 100 lakes within 100 miles of the city of Willmar! Many of them are rated among Minnesota's best in water quality and recreational use.
  • Glacial Lakes Trail System: Our vast, 22-mile trail system connects many of our communities, parks and lakes. It's perfect for bikers, hikers, horseback riders and snowmobilers.
  • Area Schools:
    Willmar has an outstanding school system, including a new high school. The area also has a full offering of public, private and post-secondary educational opportunities.
  • Regional Healthcare Center:
    Willmar is a strong regional healthcare center for the entire area. Rice Memorial Hospital, a city-owned facility, just completed a multi-million dollar renovation. We also have two local clinics offering a full range of primary and specialty care.

Current Campus
Employee Count:

[266]

Current Campus
Business Tenants:

[19]

Campus News:

Senior Vice President, Dr. Robert Jones comes to campus...
August 3, 2010 Dr. Robert Jones, Senior Vice President at the University of Minnesota, met ...

Pfizer Animal Health to Expand
6.11.2010  Pfizer Animal Health to Expand Access To E.Coli 0157 Vaccine From Epitopix For Beef ...

The Post-Bulletin Reports - “Biotech Backers Unite"
5.4.2010:  “Biotech Backers Unite to Promote local effort” – The ...

West Central Tribune Reports - "Gateway for Technology"
4.1.2010:  "MinnWest laboratory will be a ‘gateway’ for future technology ...

"This campus gave Nova-Tech the tools and atmosphere we needed to reach our potential."
-Jim Sieben, VP, General Manager, Nova-Tech Engineering, LLC