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Page 2 <br /> Agenda item P -1 <br /> are proposing a program for chamber and council review that they <br /> feel more directly meets the needs of this community. It is a <br /> simple outreach program for new business owners and, on occasion, <br /> current business owners. Essentially it involves the following: <br /> 1. Develop a joint chamber and city information folder to <br /> distribute to new businesses along with the municipal <br /> business license. <br /> The folder would contain some information on both <br /> organizations. The chamber would use this as a way to let <br /> the business know about the organization and business <br /> community, but not as a way to promote memberships in the <br /> chamber. The city information might include the following: <br /> a list of city employees to contact regarding licensing <br /> requirements <br /> a review of key city items like the annual fire <br /> inspection and license renewal <br /> a list of key city events like the Ice Cream Social <br /> a list of all businesses in the city (This can also be <br /> mailed to all new residents along with the "Living in <br /> Falcon Heights booklet and recycling information they <br /> currently receive.) <br /> a booklet "Living in Falcon Heights" <br /> 2. Have the administrator and a chamber representative <br /> distribute this folder with the new business license on a <br /> drop -in basis. <br /> Benefit to the city <br /> 1. This approach will provide useful information for new <br /> business owners as well as provide an opportunity to know <br /> the city outside of a regulatory setting. <br /> 2. This approach will continue to strengthen the city /chamber <br /> partnership in a mutually beneficial endeavor. <br /> ACTION REQUESTED: <br /> Discuss this proposal and direct the administrator to proceed as <br /> desired. <br />