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network between manufacturers, educational facilities, and workforce resources. The event <br />had roughly 15 participants and will be held again in January at the request of the <br />manufacturers. <br />Staff partnered with the Chamber and Minnesota Workforce Centex to host a tour of Metal <br />Craft on October 29'h. <br />Business Retention/Expansion Visits <br />An update will be provided at the EDA meeting. Additionally, staff is a member of the Elk <br />River Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown River's Edge Business Association, Two <br />Rivers Referrals networking group and the local Biz to Biz chapter to strengthen <br />relationships with local retail and commercial businesses. <br />Local Business updates <br />• E & O Tool and Plastics recently celebrated their 25`h year anniversary. <br />• Elk River Printing has been chosen as the 2011 Chamber Business of the year <br />• Pizza Ranch will be opening on December 12`h <br />• JoAnn Fabrics opened late November <br />• Ashley Furniture celebrated their grand opening on December S'h <br />• Nicole's Salon closed late November <br />• Simenson' s Salon and Spa closed in October; Bella Salon relocated from Carson <br />Street Station to this location <br />• Hardees closed in September and moved to a new facility in Rogers <br />Other updates <br />The activities below axe outlined in the Economic Development Strategic Plan and 2011 <br />Vision & Goals status update. Please refer to these documents for additional information <br />• Commercial/Industrial Sites inventory <br />• 171" Focused Area Study <br />• Data Center marketing <br />• Future industrial park site identification <br />• 2012 Housing Study <br />• Downtown revitalization plan <br />N:ADepavtmrn[sVCummunitpp DevelopmentAI'.wnomie DevelopmentVIDA ~o moveAAgrnda\Vcar2Ull VILswunve Director repoa 72- <br />12-7 t.doc <br />