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Staff attended two market visits with Kylle Jordan, the Metro Business Development Representative, in <br />Chicago. The visits were with CBRE (who the city has worked with <br />Associates. Both visits were well received and an opportunity to promote the city of Elk River. <br />Video(s): <br />Staff continues to work with the citys video production team, who has been videotaping BR&E visits. <br />The videos are then uploaded onto the EDA/HRA website and on the citys YouTube Channel. <br /> <br />Advertising: <br />The EDA advertises in the Minnesota Vikings, Wild and Twins programs. We also took out a page in the <br />MN Thriving Up North magazine. The magazine is sponsored through <br />last year as state signed a three year contract with them. The state is looking at entering into contract with <br />Site Selector Magazine which would give the city the same opport <br />checking on costs. <br /> <br />EDA/HRA Website: <br />We continue to work with Golden Shovel Agency on our website. S <br />designer/content manager to over the site, upcoming articles and <br />take advantage of. Our available properties are being showcased on a monthly basis and we are keeping <br />our videos rotating on a regular basis. <br />Sponsorships: <br />The city sponsored the annual Economic Development Association of MN (EDAM) Summer <br />Conference. The sponsorship allowed the city to have an exhibit e distributed swag and our <br />Signature Packets, and gave Amanda the opportunity to speak prior to the award ceremony, on behalf of <br />th <br />the city. The event is always well attended and this year was sp <br />Anniversary. <br />Financial Impact <br /> <br />Funding for trade shows, marketing and advertising are included in the 2017 budget. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br /> <br />MN Thriving Up North ad <br />Tablecloth design <br />Twins program ad will pass around at the meeting <br />