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APPENDIX C <br /> • SWOT Analysis <br /> Revised for Strategic Industrial Marketing Plan <br /> Strengths <br /> o Close proximity between St. Cloud and the Metro area <br /> o Access to three major transportation corridors (Hwy 169, Hwy 101 to 94, and Hwy 10), <br /> and main line railroad with spur access <br /> o Available fair market industrial land <br /> o Available: Two Business Parks—approximately 200 developable acres/city owns 20% <br /> o Established business incubator <br /> o Potential labor pool within Elk River—converting city's commuter pool to jobs within the City <br /> o Labor pool within a 20 mile radius of Elk River(Becker, Clear Lake, Milaca, Princeton) <br /> o A distinct Downtown <br /> o Major retail hub for Cub Foods, Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Menard's <br /> • <br /> o Full range of city services <br /> o Committed progressive leadership <br /> o 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 /> o 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 />