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November 2004 <br /> Dakota County - Organization <br /> • Historically non-profit Partnership with extensive <br /> city&county funding(folded 3-4 years ago) <br /> • County$25K+space,internet,support staff <br /> • New non-profit forming affiliated with the WIB; <br /> strong utility&college involvement <br /> a Want to raise$150K privately then approach <br /> cities for$.10 per capita <br /> • New 15 member board just met <br /> • Consultant 5-10 hours per week <br /> Dakota County - Organization <br /> a 2 Partnership committees continued w/o <br /> staff—International Trade&Technology <br /> a CDA(special legislation includes HRA and <br /> EDA powers)does abatement <br /> a Because Dakota County ceded powers to <br /> CDA in special legislation, the county itself <br /> is limited—probably can't have ED staff <br /> person <br /> Dakota County - Programs <br /> a New non-profit expects to be involved in <br /> BRE, marketing, events <br /> a County certified as"e-commerce ready" <br /> x Challenges with Chambers& <br /> "competition" <br /> ge Dakota Future expects to help with <br /> recruitment; cities can handle proposals& <br /> financing <br /> • <br /> Economic Development Services 5 <br />