Grand Marais (2009 pop. est. 1,412) is a quaint harbor town on Lake Superior in far northeastern Minnesota. Home to a thriving tourism industry with unique small businesses and a thriving artistic community, Grand Marais has tremendous potential for technology companies, customer service centers, and resource-based light manufacturing.

Eighty-five acres of the city's business development area are designated as tax-free under a statewide initiative called Job Opportunity Building Zones (JOBZ). Add a local loan fund, and Grand Marais offers unique incentives to businesses that want to grow off the beaten path.