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<br /> <br />Elk River EDA Strategic Plan | 13 <br /> <br /> <br />Fostering a strong context for business in Elk River means giving attention <br />and support to Elk River’s many existing businesses. Supporting local <br />businesses retains and builds jobs. It strengthens the City’s identity as a <br />center of economic and business activity. And it increases the City’s <br />attractiveness for new businesses. <br />The EDA shows its commitment to Elk River’s business community through <br />targeted programs and continuous quality improvement to City services. It <br />will continue to meet with local businesses, offering support and soliciting <br />input. It will review and improve existing business support programs. It will <br />promote local businesses and encourage local shopping through initiatives <br />such as Together Elk River. <br />STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS <br />1. Business visitation program. Continue the business visitation <br />program, prioritizing businesses in target industries and newly <br />established businesses. <br />o Focus business visits on relationship building—learning about the business, <br />its successes and its challenges—as well as problem solving and extending <br />support as appropriate. <br />Goal #1 <br />Support Elk River’s existing businesses <br />through relationship building, programmatic <br />offerings, and high quality city services