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E04y1� ,.,�� Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 6.5 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Presentations,Awards, September 17, 2018 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist <br /> and Recognition <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Proclamation: Minnesota Manufacturer's Week Amanda Othoudt,EDD <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Action Requested <br /> Mayor to read the proclamation recognizing Minnesota Manufacturer's Week as October 1 — 7, 2018. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> The State of Minnesota established Manufacturer's Week to recognize the economic role local <br /> manufacturing companies have in our economy. Elk River has 53 manufacturing establishments <br /> providing 1,694 jobs. This amounts to 14.4% of alljobs in the city, or roughly one in seven jobs. <br /> Manufacturing employment grew by 13% from 2016-2017, significantly faster than the job growth for the <br /> city overall. <br /> This year the city will recognize Manufacturing Week with several activities: <br /> ■ A direct mailing will be sent to all the manufacturing companies in Elk River. <br /> ■ The city will replay the State of Manufacturing video which was made in partnership with the city, <br /> chamber and school district and will be aired on all three entities websites and social media sites. <br /> ■ Promotion of the special week will be highlighted on all city social media sites. <br /> ■ Star Nears will feature a quarter-page advertisement and highlight this special week. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> N/A <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Proclamation <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A PehoMing community 2a itb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional POWERED By <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAMIRE1 <br />