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<br /> Promote applicable incentives through direct mailings (minimum 3x/yr.) <br /> Promote Elk River to the restaurant industry through website <br />(www.elkrivermn.gov/restaurants), direct mailings, Constant Contact email blasts and other <br />marketing venues <br /> Partner with Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce to coordinate Chamber goals with economic <br />development goals through various implementation tasks <br /> Utilizing economic development publications make contact with businesses looking to expand, <br />relocate, etc. <br /> Review Micro Loan Program and recommend improvements to increase competitive advantage <br />and support goals <br /> Partner with ECC and ERMU to explore a joint incentive to attract energy-related technology <br />businesses <br /> Partner with local schools and manufacturers to hold quarterly meetings to encourage students <br />to explore a career in manufacturing through plant tours, youth apprenticeship programs, <br />energy city tours and programs, and job shadowing <br /> Update a powerful website for the Elk River Economic Development Department and the <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Provide analytic reports on a quarterly basis. <br /> Demonstrate support for existing manufacturers and raise awareness regarding their impact on <br />the community through various promotional activities and tours during Minnesota <br />Manufacturers Week <br /> Identify target industries (e.g. craft brewery, manufacturing and medical device, etc.) and create <br />specific marketing pieces to identify advantages and programs to assist in business recruitment <br /> Host quarterly Manufacturers’ Connection events with local manufacturers to promote financial <br />incentives, resources and relevant topics to promote business retention and appreciation <br /> Produce an energy conservation best-practices brochure to provide to businesses <br /> Coordinate with Energy City to plan and market energy city events e.g. Energy City Business of <br />the Year <br /> Partner with Energy City and the Streets Department and continue to promote proper disposal <br />of Fats, Oils and Grease through videos, flyers, emails, social media, and other media <br /> Host and Promote a quarterly business rountable event with local business leaders and <br />community stakeholders. <br /> Partner with the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce to hold annual event to promote <br />economic development resources and incentives (Juice Up Your Morning, Chamber luncheon, <br />Money Breakfast, etc.) <br /> Continued contact and relationship development with Twin City commercial real estate <br />brokers/developers <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />