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• Promote Elk River to the restaurant industry through website <br /> (www.elkrivermn.gov/restaurants), direct mailings, Constant Contact email blasts and other <br /> marketing venues <br /> • Partner with Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce to coordinate Chamber goals with economic <br /> development goals through various implementation tasks <br /> • Utilizing economic development publications make contact with businesses looking to expand, <br /> relocate, etc. <br /> • Review Micro Loan Program and recommend improvements to increase competitive advantage <br /> and support goals <br /> • Partner with ECC and ERMU to explore a joint incentive to attract energy-related technology <br /> businesses <br /> • Partner with local schools and manufacturers to hold quarterly meetings to encourage students <br /> to explore a career in manufacturing through plant tours,youth apprenticeship programs, <br /> energy city tours and programs, and job shadowing <br /> • Launch a powerful website for the Elk River Economic Development Department <br /> • Demonstrate support for existing manufacturers and raise awareness regarding their impact on <br /> the community through various promotional activities and tours during Minnesota <br /> Manufacturers Week <br /> • Identify target industries (e.g. data centers, energy-related companies,fine dining <br /> establishments, etc.) and create specific marketing pieces to identify advantages and programs <br /> to assist in business recruitment <br /> • Host quarterly Manufacturers' Connection events with local manufacturers to promote financial <br /> incentives, resources and relevant topics to promote business retention and appreciation <br /> • Build a targeted industry and trade media databases and send press releases 6x per year. <br /> • Produce an energy conservation best-practices brochure to provide to businesses <br /> • Coordinate with Energy City to plan and market energy city events e.g. Energy City Business of <br /> the Year <br /> • Partner with Energy City and the Streets Department to promote proper disposal of Fats, Oils <br /> and Grease through videos,flyers, emails, social media, and other media <br /> 2 <br /> Approved EDA January 14, 2013, HRA January 7, 2013 <br />