Economic Development

Grafton Economic Development is funded by the 1-1/2% city sales tax. An additional 1/2% is forwarded to the Unity Hospital for their use and 1/2% goes towards the Flood Risk Reduction Project.
Sales Tax Breakdown

Grafton Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is appointed by the Mayor. The EDC meets at 7 AM on the first Wednesday of each month at City Hall.

Vision: Support and grow our business culture and enhance our active community.
Mission: To develop and administer programs and opportunities that expand business and increase community resiliency.
Pillars of economic development are Workforce Development, Business Support & Retention, Tourism & Community Development, Downtown Improvement, and Housing Development.

Committee members include:

Kristy Jelinek, Chairperson
Jayce Schumacher, Vice-Chair
Keith Bjorneby
Greg Young
Brad Wurgler
Andrew Petersen
Kim Droog
Ryan Dusek