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• Promote applicable incentives through direct mailings(minimum 3x/yr.) • Promote Elk River to the restaurant industry through website (www.elkrivermn.gov/restaurants),direct mailings,Constant Contact email blasts and other marketing venues • Partner with Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce to coordinate Chamber goals with economic development goals through various implementation tasks • Utilizing economic development publications make contact with businesses looking to expand, relocate,etc. • Review Micro Loan Program and recommend improvements to increase competitive advantage and support goals • Partner with ECC and ERMU to explore a joint incentive to attract energy-related technology businesses • Partner with local schools and manufacturers to hold quarterly meetings to encourage students to explore a career in manufacturing through plant tours,youth apprenticeship programs, energy city tours and programs,and job shadowing • Launch Update a powerful website for the Elk River Economic Development Department • Demonstrate support for existing manufacturers and raise awareness regarding their impact on the community through various promotional activities and tours during Minnesota Manufacturers Week • Identify target industries(e.g.data centers,energy-related companies,fine dining establishmentscraft brewery,manufacturing and medical device,etc.)and create specific marketing pieces to identify advantages and programs to assist in business recruitment • Host quarterly Manufacturers'Connection events with local manufacturers to promote financial incentives,resources and relevant topics to promote business retention and appreciation • Build a targeted industry and trade media databases and send press releases 6x per year. • Produce an energy conservation best-practices brochure to provide to businesses • Coordinate with Energy City to plan and market energy city events e.g. Energy City Business of the Year • Partner with Energy City and the Streets Department and continue toto promote proper disposal of Fats,Oils and Grease through videos,flyers,emails,social media,and other media • Host and Promote a quarterly business rountable event with local business leaders and community stakeholders. • Partner with the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce to hold annual event to promote economic development resources and incentives(Juice Up Your Morning,Chamber luncheon, Money Breakfast,etc.) • 2 Approved EDA January 14,2013, HRA January 7,2013