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