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��i <br /> Eof <br /> lk — - Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Economic Development Authori 6.3 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> General Business May 21, 2018 Amanda Othoudt,EDD <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Director's Report Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Information presented for discussion only to keep the EDA updated on development activity. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> BUSINESS VISITS <br /> Nine BR&E visits have been conducted. Forterra is scheduled for May 23, 2018. Please RSVP if you are <br /> able to attend. <br /> MISCELLANEOUS <br /> Beautification Awards <br /> Beautification Award Program is advertised on our social media outlets and platforms. Staff will be <br /> promoting the program over the next few months. <br /> EDA Retreat <br /> The EDA retreat is scheduled for Friday,May 25, 2018, to discuss goals, strategic plan and establishing a <br /> framework for a marketing committee as discussed at the March 19, 2018, meeting. Agendas and <br /> supporting information will be sent out early next week. <br /> Chamber Workforce Strategy Seminar <br /> I attended the Chamber's Workforce Strategies seminar this week. Over 50 people were in attendance. <br /> There were presentations on several state initiated workforce programs such as Pipeline,Youth Skills <br /> Training, State Apprentice and Internship programs,and the Pathways program.Jake Pace recorded the <br /> event and will be online within the next week. The Chamber will also utilize the video to promote these <br /> programs. <br /> Minnesota Real Estate Journal Land Development Conference <br /> I attended the MREJ Land Development Conference this week. Panel discussions included working with <br /> municipalities, key issues to consider when structuring real estate joint ventures,lessons in greenfield <br /> development,residential land update and opportunities, and commercial land development forecast for <br /> 2018 and beyond. <br /> Revolving Loan Fund Balance Reports <br /> At the request of members, a copy of the Revolving Loan Fund report is attached. <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A Y�elcoming community nvith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional P U W E H E o s r <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity ,g /` UR <br />