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Elk Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Economic Development Authori 7.3 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> General Business May 18, 2020 Amanda Othoudt,ED Director <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Director Report Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Information presented for discussion to keep the EDA updated on development activity. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> BUSINESS VISITS <br /> We have postponed all BR&E visits at this time. We are reaching out to businesses via email and phone. <br /> MISCELLANEOUS <br /> DEED Bi-weekly Conference Calls <br /> Staff participates in weekly calls facilitated by DEED Commissioner Steve Grove which keep economic <br /> development professionals up to date on changes to federal and state loan programs and resources available to <br /> local businesses. <br /> EDA WEBSITE <br /> We have updated our website to include relevant COVID-19 updates and will update as new information <br /> becomes available. <br /> PUBLIC ART RFP <br /> The RFP was released, sent to artists groups and is available on our website. The registration deadline is June <br /> 17, 2020, and proposals are due June 19, 2020. We are already receiving new interest on this project. <br /> TOGETHER ELK RIVER MARKETING CAMPAIGN <br /> The Subcommittee met on May 11, 2020, and May 14, 2020. The subcommittee added four new members: <br /> Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce, Katie Jenison, <br /> Senior Communications Coordinator,Kaylin Clement,Economic Development Specialist, Colleen Eddy, and <br /> me to the committee. The subcommittee created various task forces within the committee to work on things <br /> Eke developing content for the website,yard signs,billboards, stickers, clings, etc. The very first banner <br /> advertisement will run in the Star Netays and the logo and message will be displayed on billboards on Hwy. 10 <br /> beginning on May 16, 2020. The group is in the process of designing window clings, stickers, and yard signs for <br /> distribution. <br /> REVOLVING LOAN FUND BALANCE REPORTS <br /> At the request of the Commission, a copy of the Revolving Loan Fund report is attached. All loans are <br /> showing current. <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 P 0 w E H E D 0 Y <br /> ItAIAT- IJR <br />