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City of <br /> Elk Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and Council 6.4 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Presentations,Awards, October 6, 2014 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist <br /> and Recognition <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Proclamation: Manufacturer's Week Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Mayor to read the proclamation recognizing Manufacturer's week as October 20—25, 2014. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> Manufacturing is the backbone of Minnesota's economy,thanks to the sector's strength,versatility, and <br /> innovation. <br /> Manufacturing contributes $43.7 billion to the state economy and accounts for 16 percent of Minnesota's <br /> gross domestic product. <br /> Minnesota ranks 20"'among all states for manufacturing exports and it ranks 17`'' among states for the <br /> number of jobs (136,900) generated by manufactured exports. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Proclamation <br /> P a w E A E U s r <br /> Template Updated 4/14 INIM UREI <br />