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• Prospecting for prospective companies that may have expansion, <br /> relocation, or consolidation plans will also continue in 1995. In <br /> addition, the Economic Development Department will continue to <br /> participate in a liaison capacity with the Elk River Industrial Council. <br /> This is a group of area manufacturers brought together as a result of <br /> an initiative by the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce. The <br /> Council meets periodically to discuss topics that are relevant to its <br /> members. It represents an excellent opportunity for City staff to <br /> renew acquaintances with the industrial sector and to identify issues <br /> at an early stage. <br /> 6. COMMUNITY RELATIONS: <br /> A. The City/EDA should continue sponsoring or jointly sponsoring <br /> workshops, speakers, forums, or seminars on topics of interest to <br /> specific groups in the community. These groups may include retailers, <br /> service providers, the industrial sector, and lenders, etc. In addition, <br /> information on business expansions, EDA loan approvals, and <br /> redevelopment activities will be disseminated to opinion leaders for <br /> publication in other journals. <br /> • 7. STAR CITY RECERTIFICATION: <br /> A. Continue to participate in the Star City Program as sponsored by the <br /> Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED). In 1994, <br /> Elk River was one of the seven Minnesota Cities honored by DTED as <br /> an All-Star City. Although achieving this recognition again in 1995 is <br /> unlikely, the Economic Development Department will use last year's <br /> award as a springboard to obtain other economic development goals. <br /> In May, 1995, Elk River will celebrate its tenth anniversary as a Star <br /> City. The City of Elk River was certified as Minnesota's twenty- <br /> seventh Star City; today over 130 communities have achieved this <br /> designation. <br /> 8. RETAIL SALES ESTIMATES AND EMPLOYMENT ESTIMATES: <br /> A. Continue to provide estimates of growth in retail sales and full-time <br /> employment opportunities in Elk River. This information is <br /> obtained through the Minnesota Department of Revenue and the <br /> Minnesota Department of Jobs and Training. <br /> • <br />