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Case Study 2 <br />New Brighton (Key Project: New Brighton Exchange) <br />●In 2015, the Economic Development Commission (EDC) committed to become deliberate in supporting and engaging their <br />business community. <br />●January 2016, the city council authorized a Business Retention & Expansion program. <br />○Contracted with Open Business to provide services to the business community: <br />i.Engage local chambers <br />ii.Help the community participate in county-wide efforts <br />iii.Spotlight local businesses <br />iv.Develop web-based materials <br />●Project goals: <br />○Clean up contamination <br />○Expand job opportunities <br />○Improve tax base <br />○Create more housing choices <br />○Maintain community livability image <br />Case Study 3 <br />Vadnais Heights (Key Project: Business Invigoration) <br />●In 2016, conducted a Business Retention & Expansion survey with 45 of their local businesses. <br />●The city and EDA launched projects aimed at securing and retaining skilled employees and enhancing communications. <br />●Projects Implemented: <br />○Workforce Resource Connections event <br />○Workforce Resources Promotion (web-based and publication) <br />○Connect commuter employees to community resources, amenities, and events <br />○Create a marketing plan for Vadnais Heights <br />○Create a newsletter and webpage with informational business topics <br />○Establish a task force related to enhance communication between the city and businesses