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APPENDIX C <br /> SWOT Analysis <br /> Revised for Strategic Industrial Marketing Plan <br /> Strengths <br /> ❑ Close proximity between St. Cloud and the Metro area <br /> ❑ Access to three major transportation corridors (Hwy 169, Hwy 101 to 94, and Hwy 10), <br /> and main line railroad with spur access <br /> ❑ Available fair market industrial land <br /> ❑ Available: Two Business Parks-approximately 200 developable acres/city owns 20% <br /> ❑ Established business incubator <br /> ❑ Potential labor pool within Elk River- converting city's commuter pool to jobs within the City <br /> ❑ Labor pool within a 20 mile radius of Elk River(Becker, Clear Lake, Milaca, Princeton) <br /> ❑ A distinct Downtown <br /> to Major retail hub for Cub Foods, Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Menard's <br /> • o Full range of city services <br /> o Committed progressive leadership <br /> ❑ Accessible, well-managed city government <br /> o Available Sewer and Water services including growth capacity <br /> o Close proximity to construction materials (sand and gravel) <br /> ❑ Good K-12 school system <br /> o Working relationship between business and Education(Education to Employment <br /> Progression Partnership) <br /> o Established community that continues to grow <br /> o Stop for"Up North" (Strength for retail); Closer proximity to "Up North" for residents <br /> vs. the Metro area <br /> o Large park system: Youth Athletic Complex,ball/soccer fields, neighborhood parks, <br /> • trails, and full range of Youth Activities e.g. Boys and Girls Club <br /> A BluePrint For Your Success 1 <br /> ...Today and Tomorrow <br />