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Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br />To Item Number <br />Economic Development Authority 6.1 <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />General February 19, 2019 Amanda Othoudt, EDD <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />Director’s Report Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br /> <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Information presented for discussion to keep the EDA updated on development activity. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />BUSINESS VISITS <br />Completed two BR&E visits with two more scheduled over the next few months. Please RSVP if you <br />are able to attend. <br /> <br />MISCELLANEOUS <br />Staff will attend the Minnesota Manufacturing Workforce Partnership Gathering on February 28 at the St. <br />Cloud Technical and Community College. They focus on building partnerships among stakeholders of the <br />Minnesota manufacturing industry. Their collective goal is to restructure and accelerate the Minnesota <br />workforce education system to better meet the demands of Minnesota's manufacturing industry. <br /> <br />The Volunteer Recognition Dinner will be held on March 14, 2019, at Rockwoods Event Center. You should <br />receive your invitations in the mail soon. <br /> <br />The update to the community profile is nearing its final stage of review before it goes to print. They should <br />be ready to distribute in early March. <br /> <br />For the past three years, Sherburne County, the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce and the Elk River <br />EDA have participated in the Connect the Dots Scholarship Fundraiser event. This year’s event is set for <br />Thursday, April 18, 2019, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Bunker Hills Event Center. Each year, several students <br />are awarded scholarships though this foundation. <br /> <br />Revolving Loan Fund Balance Reports <br />At the request of Commission, a copy of the Revolving Loan Fund report is attached. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />N/A <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> Revolving Loan Fund Report <br /> Karen Hazlett Thank You <br /> <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community <br />engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />