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r <br /> W MWEElimmm <br /> 2012 EDA Annual Report <br /> Introduction.... <br /> This Annual Report is designed to showcase many of the commercial and <br /> F industrial businesses that have located in Hugo and other economic devel- <br /> opment during 2012. The goal of the Hugo Economic Development Au- <br /> thority (EDA) is to create a thriving community with diverse jobs and tax <br /> base, brought about by specific emphasis on business retention, business <br /> In This Report: expansion, and business attraction. Hugo's business community is rapidly <br /> e <br /> Xcel Energy expanding due to strong residential growth and an attractive business envi- <br /> Inc., Training ronment. The valuation of the commercial and industrial construction <br /> Center completed in 2012 in the City totaled $9,111,656. The City of Hugo and the <br /> • Frenchman EDA welcome all of the new businesses to Hugo and are excited about the <br /> Place 2nd new jobs and services they provide to the community. In this Annual Re- <br /> • Building port the EDA highlights the projects approved in 2012, the new businesses <br /> Expansions that have located in Hugo, EDA events, and the Business Retention and Ex- <br /> • BR&E Program pansion Program implementation that continued through 2012. <br /> • Hugo REALTOR 2012 EDA Goals... <br /> Forum <br /> Senior Housing 1. Business Retention and Expansion <br /> • Concept Plan g • Implementation of the BR&E Strategies Program <br /> • Continue collaboration with HBA <br /> • New Businesses Continue participation in events. (groundbreaking, ribbon-cutting <br /> ceremonies) <br /> 2. Continue Marketing of the City <br /> 2012 EDA Members BR&E Marketing Action Plan <br /> • Downtown Promotions <br /> Fran Miron, Greater MSP <br /> President Discussion on City Identity <br /> 3. Event Marketing <br /> Phil Klein, 4. Continue working on downtown redevelopment projects <br /> Vice President • Coordinate public infrastructure <br /> • City owned properties <br /> i Jim Bever • Implementation of the LCDA Grant <br /> 5. Establish quality industrial and commercial development <br /> Frank Puleo • Focus on gateways <br /> • Review development policies and incentives within the approval process <br /> Jan Arcand 6. Transportation <br /> Interchange @170th St &35E <br /> Tom Denaway • Intersection @ HWY 61 &CSAH 4 (17othh St) <br /> • County Road 8 Trail on the south side <br /> Mike Granger �. Encourage the County on Economic Development Efforts <br /> I <br /> City of Hugo 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N Hugo, MN 55038 www.ci.hugo.mn.us (651) 762-6300 <br />