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City of <br /> Elk �-- Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Economic Development Authori 7.4 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> General Business May 17, 2021 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Together Elk River Campaign Update Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Item presented for information and discussion purposes. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> The 2021 Together Elk River Sprit Week ran from May 3-7. As part of this community initiative to <br /> support local businesses through tough times,the Together Elk River Subcommittee jumped on board <br /> with the U.S. Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week,by asking everyone to <br /> continue to patronize our local business community more than ever during this special week. <br /> Businesses utilized the "Shop Local" theme and used the #TogetherElk-River #TERShoppER to <br /> showcase their favorite products and services, found right here in Elk River. Businesses offered specials <br /> and promotions and posted on their social media sites throughout the week. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> The EDA has allocated $10,000 in the 2021 budget to this initiative. <br /> Mission/Policy/Goal <br /> Together Elk Diver is a community initiative to encourage, engage, and support local businesses,non-profits, and <br /> neighbors in need through challenging times. <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ None <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 />