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COMMUNITY BRAND Utilize community brand strategies to effect necessary changes to strengthen and enhance community image STRATEGIES > Continue to implement and enhance marketing plan that reflects the Powered by Nature brand,identifies desired target market(s),and complements other local efforts to promote the community internally and externally ➢ Maintain existing and build new community support for the Powered by Nature brand > Establish benchmarks for performance measurement ACTION STEPS • Work with area businesses and civic organizations to incorporate brand into their marketing strategies through presentations(minimum 6x/yr.) • Create PbN logos for area businesses and civic organizations(minimum 6x/yr.) • Meet with each city department to ensure all documents(staff reports,applications, business cards,presentations,letterhead,etc.)adhere to brand guidelines as outlined on SharePoint • Maintain poweredbynature.blog.com site(minimum 3x/wk.) • Distribute window clings and larger windows signs of the logo • Distribute brochures explaining the brand to residents to municipal liquor stores,Guardian Angels, Pullman Place,Sherburne County,local banks,Chamber of Commerce,local hotels,etc. • Utilize community brand throughout the new Economic Development and citywide website • Promote the brand,engage residents,and distribute materials at expos(3x per year)and at events such as Realtors' Day,Leadership Elk River,and Manufacturers Connection • Create profiles on first-tier business owners in Synchronist Salesforce—a tracking software used to record information on local businesses and visits • Launch an online marketing campaign through pay-per-click and keyword advertising • Benchmark the impact of the Powered by Nature brand with data from Google Analytics and a search engine optimization analysis. • Promote Public Art Installation and research opportunities to expand public art within the city. 5 Approved EDA January 14,2013,HRA January 7,2013