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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 INTERNATIONALBNI) <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 />