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B. Discussion of Fundraising Activities for Marketing Programs Coordinator Bennett presented the"Pride Progress and Partnership"T-shirts and Sweatshirts which were designed by Garment Graphics. Proceeds from sales go toward funding the marketing program. Coordinator Bennett reported that she started with an inventory of 25 T- shirts and sweatshirts and has sold 16 T-shirts and 4 Sweatshirts. Suggestions for encouraging sale of T-shirts included advertising in the City Newsletter and business newsletters, Selling at retail stores in Mounds View, Sell at New Market, Sell at retail center events and encourage local businesses to purchase in bulk to give out to employees for awards, casual day, etc. C. Discussion of"Buy Mounds View First" Campaign Coordinator Bennett explained the concept of a "Buy Mounds View First" Campaign to encourage residents and employees of businesses to do their shopping in Mounds View. Representatives from Mounds View Square and Silverview Plaza will assist in organizing the program to included frequent purchaser programs, discounts for purchases, cross merchandising, production of a map with a coupon book, etc. D. Discussion of New/Expanded Publications Coordinator Bennett reported that the City will be producing a Mounds View Business Directory. It was suggested to send a survey to all businesses to verify information and to sell advertising in the directory. If the directory is distributed to all residents and businesses in Mounds View, the total readership would be approximately 6,500. The survey is expected to be mailed in September. 411 Reports From Chair, Commissioners and Staff: There were no reports 7. Adjournment There being no further business before the Commission, this meeting of the Economic Development Commission adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Economic • opment Coordinator i 2