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City of <br /> Elk �-- Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Economic Development Authori 7.2 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> General Business June 21, 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 /> Staff sent a survey to Elk River businesses to better understand their needs during the Highway 10 and <br /> Jackson Street construction projects. A couple responses would like more clarity around ease of access, <br /> where to park, and tools to navigate drivers through the construction areas. <br /> At the June 16, 2021,Brand Ambassador meeting,the group discussed having two Spirit Weeks; one in <br /> the summer and one in the winter and a job fair as a lot of employers are struggling with finding workers. <br /> The group created two sub-committees who will help coordinate the August 23-27, 2021, Spirit Week and <br /> an upcoming"Grow Your Community" job fair. The groups will work within the Together Elk River <br /> Sub-committee. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> The EDA has allocated $10,000 in the 2021 budget to this initiative. <br /> Mission/Policy/Goal <br /> To 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 />