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2 <br /> <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 />Formatted: Highlight <br />Comment [OA4]: Done through Facebook <br />Ads/Website <br />Comment [OA5]: They attend BRE Visits, <br />partner with the city on Workforce Strategies <br />Comment [OA6]: Staff advertises in 10 <br />publications annually <br />Comment [OA7]: Added new brewpub/taproom <br />microloan <br />Comment [OA8]: ERMU will be implementing <br />new Data Center Rate in 2018 <br />Comment [OA9]: Completed Manufacturing <br />Video in partnership with the ER H.S. <br />Comment [OA10]: Google Analytic Reports <br />submitted to the EDA quarterly <br />Comment [OA11]: Promoted MN Manuf. Week <br />on FB, Website, and through Council Proclamation. <br />Comment [OA12]: Targeted Area Brochures, <br />Signature Packet Marketing Materials Completed in <br />2017. <br />Comment [OA13]: Planned workforce strategy <br />roundtable discussion in May <br />Formatted: Highlight <br />Comment [OA14]: Flyer Complete, hasn’t been <br />updated in a few years… <br />Comment [OA15]: Workforce Strategy <br />Roundtable Discussions planned each year <br />Formatted: Highlight <br />Comment [OA16]: Attend MNCAR Expo and <br />MNREJ Events Each Year. Awesome Opportunity to <br />network with Brokers/Developers