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r Am River w 3065 Orono Pkwy Elk River,MN 55330 Continued from front. Positively Minnesota! Governor's According to Cathy Mehelich, Director Manufacturing Roundtable results. of Economic Development for the City of Elk River, "Dan is right on the mark. In October of 2003, Governor Pawlenty convened three manufacturing We saw continued growth during 2003 roundtable discussions to ask executives how government can'support and expect great things this year.As the revitalization of Minnesota manufacturing. Suggestions included: light industrial hub of the northwest •'Tax cuts and reform to match neighboring states metro,Elk River is actively working to foster development of both the hot •Change state regulations and simplify permits commodities required for this job growth • Strengthen ties between education and industry to continue facilities and workforce." • Control rising health care costs •Appoint a state advocate for manufacturers in Elk River, founder Mark Jenson has •Make transportation projects a higher priori At Cymbet, a technology company based ty found it easy to recruit the highest skilled candidates to work in the city. Jenson •Protect and expand incentives for re-investment also-notes, "Our employees that commute The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DFFD) north to get here often comment what a took this information and identified the following key for further pleasure it is to drive the speed limit to discussion: work while watching the opposing traffic crawling its way south." •Reforming corporate taxation and sales tax on capital equipment •Changing the focus of regulatory agencies from enforcement to assistance In addition to exceptional values in employees and commercial real estate, • Streamlining and improving the process for obtaining state permits Elk River offers unique incentives for •Working with higher education to build a skilled manufacturing force businesses: competitive land prices,TIF, •Analyze the cost and value of adding a state advocate for Minnesota tax abatement and sub-prime loans that manufacturers make the city a very cost-effective option from all perspectives. • Containing health care costs •Working to cut air travel cost for manufacturers Contact the Economic Development Department at 763.635.1040 or visit the The complete report canbe found at city Web site at www ci.elk river.mn.us www.dted.state mn.us/FDPs/Roun.dtableRpt.pdf.Contact Diane Knutson for detailed information on available of DEED at diane.knutson@state.mn.us or 651.296.6076 with your III industrial sites. manufacturing comments or concerns.