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Strategic Industrial Marketing Activities Update <br /> October 13,2003 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> • tables and flooring. A packet of information was sent to the company and staff continues to <br /> follow up with the company. <br /> Advertising <br /> The Bank of Elk River co-sponsored the attached ad congratulating Sportech for being <br /> selected among The Business Journal's 2003 Growth 50 Private Companies list. The ad will <br /> appear in the October 17rhi issue of The Business Journal, along with formal announcement <br /> of the List. <br /> V. Public Relations Strategy <br /> Energy City <br /> See the attached invitation for the Energy City Open House in honor of the energy efficient <br /> aspects of Rogers High School. The event is scheduled from 7:00-9:OOpm on Tuesday, <br /> October 21st. Tours of the school will be held before and after an 8:00 program. Over 100 <br /> invitations were sent to a list of people put together by staff and the School District. The <br /> event flyer was given to the Government Access Cable Producer for placement on ERtV <br /> Channel 12. <br /> VI. Strategic Partnership Strategy <br /> Downtown Revitalization Project <br /> MetroPlains Development will be hosting an open house for prospective commercial tenants <br /> in the proposed redevelopment area. The open house is scheduled for Wednesday,October <br /> 22nd from 4:45-6:30pm at Lions Park Center. <br /> • VII. Business Retention Strategy <br /> Manufacturers&Technology Week,October 20-24, 2003 <br /> Please note within the Proclamation memo, an invite for Elk River's recognition event of <br /> Manufacturing&Technology Week. The event is scheduled for Tuesday,October 21'from <br /> l0am to 1:30 pm. City Council and EDA members are strongly encouraged to attend this <br /> event recognizing our local manufacturers. This is Elk River's opportunity to show the <br /> Commissioner of MN Department of Employment&Economic Development,Matt <br /> Kramer,the success of manufacturers who chose to locate in Elk River. A special tour of <br /> Sportech, Inc.has been scheduled with the Commissioner following the luncheon. The <br /> memo also highlights other promotion activities for the week. <br /> E &0 Tool and Plastics <br /> The attached press release announces that Anoka-Ramsey Community College and E&0 <br /> Tool and Plastics, Inc. have received a Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Program grant from <br /> the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development. <br /> 411 <br />