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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 July 19, 2021 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Together Elk River Campaign Update Brent O'Neil, Economic Development Director <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Action Requested <br /> Item presented for information and discussion purposes. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> The Spirit Week subcommittee met to start planning the August 23-27, 2021, Spirit Week. The week will <br /> focus on supporting our local economy, supporting local businesses and their employees,and an <br /> opportunity to showcase various businesses. <br /> Planning for the "Grow Your Community" job fair is underway. No date has been confirmed yet,but the <br /> hope is to have it later this fall. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> The EDA allocated $10,000 in the 2021 budget to this initiative. <br /> Mission/Policy/Goal <br /> To Elk River is a community initiative to encourage, engage, and support local businesses,non-profits, and <br /> neighbors in need through challenging times. <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ N/A <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A n elcoming community n ith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional P U W E H E o s r <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity /` UR <br />