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City of <br /> Elk -�-1 <br /> River <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: Economic Development Authority <br /> FROM: Heidi Steinmetz, Assistant Director of Economic Development <br /> DATE: October 7, 2005 <br /> SUBJECT: Manufacturing & Technology Week Update <br /> Attachments <br /> • Event invitation <br /> • "Thank You" ad <br /> • Purpose <br /> The purpose of this memorandum is to provide background information on how the EDA <br /> has celebrated Manufacturing&Technology Week in past years and to provide details on <br /> this year's event scheduled for Tuesday, October 18th. <br /> Background <br /> The State of Minnesota has typically declared Manufacturing&Technology Week as the <br /> third week in October each year. Cities and organizations within the State then chose <br /> whether or not to plan and conduct events and/or activities to honor their own <br /> manufacturing and technology businesses. <br /> In the past, the EDA has celebrated Manufacturing Week by partnering with the Chamber in <br /> planning and holding an event to honor Elk River manufacturers. Each year, the event <br /> included plant tours and a luncheon with a keynote speaker. <br /> In addition to the event, the EDA has placed large "Thank You" ads in the Elk River Star <br /> News and rotated its display booth (featuring several Elk River manufacturers) among local <br /> banks. <br /> October I 8th Manufacturing Week Event <br /> This year, the State of Minnesota has declared the fourth week in October as Manufacturing <br /> Week,which is October 24-28th. The EDA has again partnered with the Chamber in <br /> planning and holding an event to recognize Elk River manufacturers. Below is a summary <br /> • of the event: <br />