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Members will be invited to the meeting. In the beginning of March 2010 the U of M <br /> Extension staff will present the full report and the implementation strategies identified by the <br /> Task Force. <br /> UPDATE ON BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL(BNI) <br /> Business Network International (BNI) is an organization for businesses to network and <br /> benefit through their business relationships. There is a new chapter of BNI in Hugo that <br /> meets in Hugo City Hall's Oneka room every Wednesday morning at 7:30 am. Phil Klein <br /> informed the EDA on the BNI Chapter and how it benefits the business community. The BNI <br /> chapter in Hugo includes 26 business owners representing different sectors. They help each <br /> other through referrals and since they have been established there have been 110 referrals. <br /> 2010 GOAL SETTING <br /> The EDA discussed its goals for 2010. The EDA stated that implementation of the BR&E <br /> strategies program will be a goal for 2010. They also talked about continuing to market the <br /> City and researching trade shows. They want to help the business community and to continue <br /> to collaborate with the Hugo Business Association. The City Council is holding a goal setting <br /> session on January 25, 2010 and the EDA goals for 2010 will be forwarded to the Council at <br /> that time. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Granger made a motion, seconded by Klein, to adjourn at 10:40 am. <br /> All Ayes, Motion Carried. <br />