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City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota - Boards & Commissions: Economic Development Aut... Page 1 of 3 ✓ <br /> r D <br /> r" F ` <br /> -- Wetc <br /> pp{{ � ►, <br /> eForms City Govt - dews%Events "Parks lEc �lic S 1 It For---- <br /> Economic <br /> or Economic Development Authority <br /> Economic Development Boards &Comr <br /> Authority Meetings The Economic Development Authority (EDA) is the official -Human Servic <br /> are held at City Hall on decision-making body when it comes to economic development. 'Planning <br /> the second Tuesday of EDA members include elected City officials, local citizens and ''Parks, Rec & <br /> each month at 7:30 a.m. Resources <br /> business representatives, who work together to consider ways .Public Safety, <br /> to attract and retain businesses in Cottage Grove, assist Welfare <br /> Economic businesses with expansion, and enable the rehabilitation and/or x,Public Works <br /> Development Links redevelopment of areas within the community. Historic Prese <br /> Economic Dei <br /> If you are having Please click here to view the 2006-2007 EDA Annual Report. Authority <br /> problems finding what you <br /> are looking for on the site, 2006 Mission Archived Minut <br /> you can use the search The Economic Development Authority works with its partners to <br /> feature, look for a encourage business and industry, and the creation of quality 2007 Archived <br /> specific service on the jobs in the City of Cottage Grove using all tools and methods <br /> Info A to Z page or send that are appropriate. May 8, 2007 <br /> us an email at April 10, 2007 <br /> info@cottage- March 13, 200: <br /> grove.org. 2006 Guiding Principles <br /> February 13, 21 <br /> January 9, 200 <br /> » view the Web Site • Encourage quality commercial and industrial <br /> Help File development, which enhances the quality of life for 2006 Archived <br /> Cottage Grove's citizens and is compatible with the City's <br /> Comprehensive Plan. December 12, : <br /> • Utilize sound financial practices in using incentives to November 14, <br /> attract and expand businesses in the community. October 10, 20 <br /> • Consider the use of incentives in instances where they September 12, <br /> will promote quality jobs and development for the city. August 8, 200E <br /> July- No meeth <br /> • Recognize the interdependence of the private and public June 13, 2006 <br /> sector in a healthy community and foster a spirit of May 9, 2006 <br /> cooperation between the two sectors. April 11, 2006 <br /> March 14, 200( <br /> February 14, Z <br /> 2006 Goals January 10, 20 <br /> 1. Successfully become one of the first communities 2005 Archived <br /> mentioned as a choice business location. <br /> 2. Become a community that enthusiastically supports December 13, : <br /> economic development as essential to improving the November 8, Z <br /> quality of life in the Cottage Grove Community. October 11 , 2( <br /> 3. Create an identity for the City that is positive and proud, September 13, <br /> supporting a high standard of living and quality of life. August 9, 2005 <br /> 4. Support existing businesses and encourage their July 12, 2005 <br /> continued growth and prosperity. June 14, 2005 <br /> 5. Attract new industries to bring an enhanced tax base, May 10, 2005 <br /> quality jobs and new capital into the region. April 12, 2005 <br /> 6. Influence local, regional, and state issues critical to March. 8 , 200! <br /> business site location decisions and overall business February 8, 201 <br /> climate. January 11, 20 <br /> 2006 Priorities 2004 Archived <br /> Dec. 14, 2004 <br /> http://www.cottage-grove.org/commissions_eda.htm 7/11/2007 <br />