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City of Elk River <br /> Strategic Industrial Marketing Plan <br /> • Elk River...Where city and country flow together <br /> SWOT Analysis for Economic Development <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 /> II ❑ Major retail hub for Cub Foods, Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Menard's <br /> ❑ Full range of city services <br /> ❑ Committed progressive leadership <br /> ❑ Accessible, well-managed city government <br /> ❑ Available Sewer and Water services including growth capacity <br /> ❑ Close proximity to construction materials (sand and gravel) <br /> ❑ Good K-12 school system <br /> ❑ Working relationship between business and Education (Education to Employment <br /> Progression Partnership) <br /> ❑ Established community that continues to grow <br /> ❑ Stop for"Up North" (Strength for retail); Closer proximity to "Up North" for residents <br /> vs. the Metro area <br /> ❑ 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 />