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development groups will be present to discuss training programs as well as other workforce and policy <br />issues. Staff has heard from several manufacturers who expressed interest in meeting other manufacturers <br />in the area. <br />In partnership with the Elk River Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Workforce Center, staff is <br />organizing an open house with local manufacturers to educate our community about manufacturing. <br />Metal Craft will be offering tours to interested participants. Staff is working with other manufacturers as <br />well. This event will take place on Saturday October 29`" between gam and 12pm. The public is <br />encouraged to attend and learn more about these manufacturers. <br />RETAIL TRADE ANALYSIS. <br />Staff is working with the University of Minnesota Extension office to review the report. Demographics <br />and spending statistics will be pulled from this report for use in restaurant and other marketing materials. <br />A public presentation of the report may be held in the future. The Report can be viewed at www.ci.elk- <br />river.mn.us /economicdevelopment <br />FACEBOOK <br />Staff has administered an economic development Facebook page for nearly three years and has over 450 <br />fans. Attached is a copy of statistics for both our Facebook page and our economic development <br />webpage. This is included to emphasize the importance of a strong social media presence. The economic <br />development Facebook page alone receives over 12,000 post views, and the economic development web <br />site receives about 300 page views. Elk River has a tremendous social media presence, and staff is <br />working with other departments to strengthen their respective Facebook pages. This is a task which <br />supports our vision and is also a branding plan recommendation. Staff will continue to work together to <br />maximize and streamline social media efforts. <br /> <br />