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• <br />ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN PROGRAMS <br />1. LOCAL BUSINESS RETENTION PROGRAM <br />2003 Review: <br />PURPOSE: <br />Staff features local business in city newsletter. Staff initiated <br />discussion with Schwann's and Mountain Machine regarding <br />relocation potential. Staff serves on board of directors of Quad <br />Area Chamber of Commerce and promotes Lino Lakes businesses <br />and networking opportunities through the Chamber. <br />To provide an atmosphere of support and recognition of local <br />business and industry's contribution to Lino Lakes and to <br />encourage growth within the City. <br />TIME FRAME: Annual <br />ASSIGNED TO: EDAC and Economic Development staff <br />• STRATEGY: 1. Continue initiating regular contact with businesses in Lino <br />Lakes to develop a positive public /private relationship. <br />2. Encourage the use of public incentives to move incompatible <br />existing businesses located within the city to compatible sites <br />within Lino Lakes. <br />3. Continue updating the inventory of existing businesses for on- <br />going communications. <br />4. Work with the local media to publicize achievements and <br />contributions of local businesses within the community. <br />5. Work with the local Chambers of Commerce to provide <br />additional support to local businesses. <br />PROJECTED RESULTS: <br />The program is expected to enhance communication between <br />local businesses and the City to produce a positive business <br />climate, support growth and retain industry within the City. <br />Acting as a partner with local business will enhance the City's <br />reputation for being receptive to quality economic development. <br />10 <br />