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memo <br />Hugo EDA BR&E Program <br />To: Rachel Juba, Bryan Bear <br />From: Chris Eng <br />Date: October 5, 2018 <br />Re: BR&E Program Overview <br />Program objectives of the 2019 BR&E Program are: <br />I. To demonstrate support and appreciation for existing businesses (an opportunity <br />to connect the city with the businesses), <br />2. To identify and potentially assist in addressing any immediate business <br />opportunities or concerns (identify any red flag warnings), <br />3. To establish and implement future EDA strategic/work plan action steps (identify <br />priority projects), and <br />4. Identify potential opportunities for new businesses that can complement the <br />existing businesses in the city (vendors and service providers, suppliers and <br />customers). <br />The Hugo BR&E Program will involve informal business meetings (and possible tours of <br />the business) with the Mayor & staff. Staff would coordinate the business visits in <br />conjunction with the Mayor's availability. Onsite business visits will be conducted with <br />a very informal and short survey. This is an important but informal way for the city to <br />say "Thank you for doing business in Hugo. And ask, are there any opportunities, <br />concerns or issues that you want us to assist you with"? <br />Questions for the business survey could include: <br />I. <br />2. <br />3. <br />Please tell us about your primary products and services? <br />How many employees currently work at this location? <br />Is your business currently considering? (circle all that apply) <br />a. Downsizing <br />b. Selling <br />FT PT <br />