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Metro East Development Partnership <br /> 9ISSION <br /> The Metro East Development Partnership is a regional economic development <br /> organization whose mission is to stimulate the growth and diversification of the <br /> economic base in Chisago, Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties. The Partnership <br /> works in conjunction with over 100 public and private entities. <br /> GOALS 1 Expand the economic base of the region Create an awareness that the region is a profitable <br /> place to do business <br /> 2Utilize the region's financial and business Maintain a high level of satisfaction with our <br /> resources to assist business growth stakeholders and clients <br /> 2001 Executive Committee <br /> Officers: Members at Large: <br /> Co-Chair,Private Co-Chair,Public Kathleen Gaylord Gene Cross <br /> Ken Stabler Susan Banovetz Mayor VP,Business Banking Manager <br /> Economic Development Mayor City of South Saint Paul US Bank <br /> cel Energy City of Vadnais Heights <br /> Victoria Reinhardt Marji Ranes <br /> Vice-Chair,Private Vice-Chair,Public Commissioner Sr. VP/Sales&Marketing <br /> Mark Beattie Tom Burt Ramsey County Saint Paul Pioneer Press <br /> Manager, Corporate Real Estate City Administrator <br /> 3M City of Rosemount Frank Sherwood Paul Rebholz <br /> Director,Corporate Real Estate VP,Division Manager <br /> Treasurer Secretary Cushman&Wakefield Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA <br /> Jeffrey Redmon David J.Piggott <br /> Attorney Executive Director Yale Norwick Tim McShane <br /> Briggs&Morgan MEDP Mayor VP,'Market Development <br /> City of Mahtomedi Ryan Companies US,Inc. <br /> Past Chair,Private Past Chair,Public <br /> Jack Piepel Jay Kimble <br /> VP,Operations Engineering Mayor. <br /> Andersen Corporation City of Stillwater <br /> 2000 Program Highlights <br /> • Exhibited at the IMTS show in Chicago • Established a public sector funding formula <br /> • Redesigned and repositioned www.medp.org • Sponsored Washington County Employers Conference <br /> + Gained partnership with Saint Paul Capital Fund • Held largest mid year meeting and golf outing <br /> • Hugo and North Branch joined the partnership • Conducted advertising campaign in The Leasing Guide <br /> • Published insert in Minnesota Real Estate Journal • Attained 25%success ratio with prospects <br /> • Partnered with Saint Paul Progress • Added Director of Finance position <br /> Started"Metro East Connections" • Coordinated TC Web activities <br /> Established a Private Sector Finance Committee • Integrated new office technology <br /> 1, Awarded DTED Labor Assessment Grant • Passed Year 2 implementation of the Strategic Plan <br /> • Began the Metro East Broadcast newsletter • Established a Facilities Committee <br /> yr� <br />