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, -., „a,. w ,,. ECQNQMC o'' i`c 70 �J � � �a°A3rC!N °7a y 'nn ' .�-- es,-t aAS C.;,,�: •�'dtWe`High Tech Business Elk "�--� • • • River YEAR-END ACTMTY SUMMARY 2013 Director's Message : Why Elk River? Looking back as 2013 comes to a close,the Economic Elk River has developed a reputation as the light industrial Development Division takes a collective breath. The economy in hub of the Northwest metro, and that reputation is growing. the area saw an upswing in single family and commercial permits, Businesses have taken notice of Elk River's skilled workforce, including the new 100,000 sq. ft.Preferred Powder Coating the city's pro-business climate,and area schools that actively Company building in Nature's Edge Business Center(NEBC), engage in cross training opportunities with businesses. Alliance Machine and Orluck Industries expansions,Ralphs's Vic- tory Lane improvement in the former BP gas station at Joplin,and An Economic Development Department that will work hard others. for you by: Additionally,for over a month,we have been consistently receiving • Assisting existing businesses with their expansion and two to three phone calls per day from various companies wanting growth needs; to expand,relocate,and/or start a new business.Companies calling in are demanding larger lots with utilities.This demand has caused • Assisting new businesses moving to Elk River us to expedite the construction of Phase II of NEBC from 2017 to • Maintaining the"how do we get this done"attitude. 2014.The division will be applying for an infrastructure grant Shared by elected leaders and city staff. through the State of Minnesota.The division is also working on developing a fourth Microloan to further assist businesses. With • Creative combinations of city and state financing tools this continued interest the future of Elk River looks bright. • In 2014,the City Economic Development Authority was In 2013 the division successfully added a new property and com- featured on the inside cover of Business Xpansion Journal mercial/industrial building search feature to the city's website.The reaching 10,000 print and 90,000 digital subscribers division was able to continue its marketing and brand promotion efforts with the hiring of a Marketing Internist and new business • Partnered with the water utility to provide our branding relationships continue to be established with developers in an at- logo to the Freeport water tower tempt to attract additional growth to the city. ' "' T Brian Beeman, MPA '"r' Economic Development Director •`z t 't ' bbeemanaElkRiverNIN.gov -•• ,. 13065 Orono Parkway --- Elk River, MN 55330 ' ' (w 763-635-1000 e wwwElkRiver.gov .