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The Partnership went through a thorough strategic planning process which resulted in an action plan that will guide the ACEDP for a 3-5 year period. The plan dated October 1985 is entitled, "Focus for the Future: A Strategic Plan 1986-1990." This plan provides the Partnership with a focused approach to economic development. 1985- ! 986 activities included: The Anoka Co. unty Economic Development Partnership contacted NCR Comten about constructing thetr proposed 15 million dollar computer assembly facility in Anoka County. After showing NCR several sites in the area, an Introduction was set up by the Partnership between the C1Ly of Blaine and NCR Comten. The Partnership continued to work with the City of Blaine in an effort to become the location for this 1,000 job facility. NCR Comten considered many sites In both Minnesota and other states. In May 1996 the City of Blaine was informed that it had been selected as the site for the new facility. Construction will begin in October 1986 on a 6.5 acre site located at the intersection of 35W and Lexington Avenue North. NCR Comten will serve as the anchor/nucleus of a 600 acre master- planned Industrial park proposed by the City of Blaine for that area. Minnesota Medical Enterprise Park (MMEP) During the strategic planning process it was noted that the medical industry was the fastest growing industry in the state of Minnesota. Currently It is the ~2 employer In the state and expected to be ~1 by the year 1990. We also noted that Anoka County has a strong medical industry base with Medtronlcs, Empi, Endotronics, and Health Central Inc., all located here. Presently there is no geographical center within the state for this growth to take place. In response to this the Partnership has developed a project we call the Minnesota Medical Enterprise Park that is designed to make Anoka County a focal point for the growth of the medical industry In the State of Minnesota. This park will have as its nucleus a