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Conway Data (Data Center specific)/Site Selector $2,000 Elk River Area Chamber directory $300 Nature's Edge marketing brochure $350 Loop net marketing $2,000 Signage $2,550 ZOOmPros ector application $4,50 0 Trade Shows and Lead Generation $15,000*includes travel and hotel expenses The EDA is considering joining the Positively Minnesota Marketing Partnership (PMMP)which means staff will be notified of upcoming trade shows and will be able to attend the shows as a member of the Minnesota delegation. The budget reflects a $5,000 increase due to the PMMP which leads to more trade show and lead generation opportunities. The benefits of joining the PMMP allows the EDA to help influence Minnesota's economic development marketing strategy, increase the EDA's visibility and incorporate the marketing partnership into our local and regional marketing plan. • Data World 2014 Fall—October 19-22, 2014 Orlando, FL Travel and hotel—estimated cost between $600 -$1,200 Conference attendance—estimated cost to attend with the MN Delegation $1,500 • Data World 2015—April 2015 Las Vegas, NV Travel and hotel—estimated cost for air and hotel between $870-$1,400 Conference attendance—estimated cost to attend with the MN Delegation $1,500 • Consultants Forum 2015—October 2015 Chicago, IL Travel—estimated cost for air and hotel between $800-$1,200 Conference attendance—estimated cost to attend with the MN Delegation $1,000 • Quarterly Partnership meetings—St Paul • Other events/shows depending on recommendations from the Partnership. DEED Shovel_Ready Certification $6,500 Two certifications-one for Nature's Edge Business Park and one for Northstar Business Park. Shovel- ready sites certify that the most time-consuming technical and regulatory aspects of development are already complete. Certification gives communities a competitive edge by making the sites more attractive to companies and site-selection consultants looking for locations for business startups, expansions or relocations.