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• Paul and I met with the Highway 10 subcommittee to develop a vision <br /> statement and action steps with regards to the redevelopment of Highway 10. <br /> The subcommittee presented a vision statement to the EDC for consideration. <br /> After much discussion the vision statement was revised and new action steps <br /> were discussed. This vision statement will be discussed at the work session. <br /> It was very important for the subcommittee to gain input from the council <br /> regarding the vision statement before they proceeded any further. <br /> Education\Business Linkages: <br /> • Jan Quick and I met last week to develop a pilot program that would match <br /> upcoming graduates of Irondale with local businesses for entry level positions. <br /> We want to instill the importance that these positions be growth oriented. The <br /> students we are targeting are those that are from middle income families. They <br /> do not qualify for State or County low income assistance but they can not <br /> afford to continue their education at this time. We have targeted a dozen <br /> companies in Mounds View and will be mailing a letter asking for their <br /> participation. I'll keep you posted. <br /> Attraction: <br /> • I met with Jan Stadola from Norwest Bank in Spring Lake Park. Periodically, <br /> she works with a customers who is looking to expand and was interested in <br /> Mounds View's market. She currently has two companies that are interested <br /> in industrial space. I will add Jan as a contact when marketing our sites. <br /> R & R: <br /> • I will be taking a quick trip to San Diego for a wedding this weekend and will <br /> be out of the office Thursday and Friday. I just talked to a friend who said the <br /> rain is over and it's high 70's and sunny!!!! <br /> National Economic Development Certification Course: <br /> • The week of Feb. 6-10 I will be taking the first course of the Economic <br /> Development Professional Certification, ED 101 Economic Development <br /> Finance, in St. Paul. This will be week long intensive course including an <br /> Overview of Economic Development Finance, Business Credit Analysis, Real <br /> Estate Finance and Economic Development Finance Programs such as revolving <br /> loan funds and loan packaging procedures. The course includes three hours <br /> minimum of homework each night with a final exam on Friday. I will be <br /> checking in the office every day but, for the most part, will be out of the office <br /> all week. Its back to being a college student for a week so wish me luck! <br /> Cathy <br />