Economic Development

St. Michael has an attractive environment for new and existing businesses. The sidebar to the right includes a map and list of commercial and industrial properties in St. Michael. Each month the EDA holds its meeting at a St. Michael business to learn more about the challenges and opportunities of local businesses. See what EDA has been up to around the community.

 


 

Creekside Center

Entrepreneur Jeff Benzinger purchased the “Colonial Mall” approximately two and a half years ago. He has renamed the mall to Creekside Center and remodeled the space to meet the needs of businesses that are priced out of new development and create an affordable space/opportunity to locate their business in St. Michael.
 
The overall square footage of the Center is approximately 54,000 square feet. 41,500 square feet are leased and 12,500 is still available. The most dramatic change residents will see is the new building front, new sign, and each space now has their own outside entrance and restrooms. 
 
 Existing businesses in Creekside Center are:
  • United States Post Office
  • Dollar Tree
  • Subway
  • H&R Block
  • Refine Pilates
  • Auto Zone (scheduled to open in October 2024)
  • Big Al’s Bowling & Bar
 
Benzinger noted he also has purchased the St. Michael Mall across Hwy 241 and plans to continue investing in St. Michael as opportunities arise.


 

The Hideout Supermax Suites

Hideout Supermax Suites held a ribbon-cutting on Monday, Aug. 19 for their 10-building luxury garage development. It is located northwest of Ogren Avenue NE and 47th Street NE near Boyer Trucks.
 
Hideout Supermax Suites are for "when your passion outgrows your garage," and is built to the same standards as a maximum security prison to keep suite owner's prized possessions safe and sound. Suites range in size from 1,353 sq. ft to 3,450 sq. ft. and also have an option to combine units if desired. 
With St. Michael being a relatively short distance away from the metro this is a great place for these garage suites to be. Outside of the hustle and bustle and tucked into a road less traveled area.
 
For more information on Hideout Supermax Suites and videos/pictures through construction visit https://thehideoutus.com/construction/

 

 Our Partners in Economic Development

 

2024 Performance Survey Results

We asked residents to rate a variety of services provided by the City of St. Michael. The results are in!