Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 07/12/2012

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Economic Development Authority (EDA) 4. 7. Meeting Date: 07/12/2012 Submitted For: Patrick Brama By: Patrick Brama, Administrative Services Title: Ramsey EDA Business Networking Breakfast Event Update Background: Staff would like to provide an update of the 2012 Ramsey EDA Business Networking Breakfast Event. Observations: Staff is beginning planning/coordination of the 2012 Ramsey EDA Business Networking Breakfast Event. Below are updates on individual tasks: • Event Date: Staff is proposing Thursday November 29 • Location: Ramsey Municipal Center, Alexander Ramsey Room • Keynote Speaker: Staff has developed a preliminary list of options (see attached). Staff would like input/direction of the EDA to move further. One important item to discuss is the budget as it will have a direct effect on who will be available for keynote speaker. NOTE: in 2011 the EDA did not pay for the keynote speaker; and, funding was not allocated in the 2012 EDA budget as a keynote speaker. Staff recommends the EDA consider local/regional business leaders as options. For example, Allina Medical Clinic. • Food Services: Wells catering served breakfast in 2012. Staff will be reviewing last years budget and bring back options to the EDA at the August meeting. • Marketing: After a keynote speaker is secured, staff will develop a flyer for distribution. This will likely take place in early September. Funding Source: EDA Business Unit, Account: 9230.6249 Staff Recommendation: This is an update, NA EDA Action: This is an update, no action is necessary. Preliminary Options Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 07/05/2012 09:41 AM Form Started By: Patrick Brama Started On: 07/03/2012 06:09 PM Final Approval Date: 07/05/2012