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July 3, 1997 DRAFT Name: Cathy Bennett, Director of Economic Development 1998 GOALS & WORK PLAN Mounds View Economic Development Programs Goal No. 1 - Enhance the economic vitality of the City with effective business attraction and retention strategies Objectives to Achieve Goal Action Steps Lead Person(s) Target Date *Status Actively seek new businesses to develop and locate 1. Respond to request for proposals by Cathy Bennett 1. As needed in Mounds View=s commercial and industrial areas MEDP, DTED, Advantage Minnesota 2. As needed and review proposals for the development of vacant and North Metro Mayors regarding or redevelopment areas in the City. potential prospects for the Bridges Tech Park, MV Business Park and MV Industrial Park. F/U by phone. Conduct site tours and introductory meetings when needed. 2. Respond to general inquiries regarding available land and commercial space. Provide contact with local businesses to monitor 1. Participate in local, regional and state Cathy Bennett 1. Ongoing growth and lend assistance for retention and business retention programs and forums. EDC Members 2. Meet 2x expansion. 2. Serve as member of the NB/MV Monthly Chamber of Commerce Board and 3. 6x and as Business Development Committee. needed. 3. Proactively call on select businesses 4. Jan, March, to discuss expansion plans and business May, July, Sept, outlook. Nov. 4. Select, prepare and distribute Focus 5. Jan, March, on Mounds View Business articles. May, July, Sept, 5. Prepare and distribute business beat Nov. newsletter. Proactively market the benefit of MV Business 1. Direct mail to select Mounds View Cathy Bennett 1. Feb Improvement Partnership Program for interior and Businesses. 2. July exterior improvements. 2. Meet with area banks regarding the 3. December program.