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even if some of these businesses wanted to come to Ramsey they would not have enough land <br />for them, and many of these businesses do not make their decisions this way. Member <br />Gromberg suggested staff look at the surrounding area on a bigger scale than the Economic <br />Development Consultant did and look at the ideal candidates that are looking to expand and <br />grow. He indicated he would include the following companies in the distribution list: <br /> <br />· Top 25 List - Fastest Growing Small Public Companies <br />· Top List- Franchisors - metro area <br />· Top 25 Medical Device Manufacturers <br /> <br />Member Gromberg suggested staff also look into-the following types of companies for <br />distribution: <br /> <br />· Real estate developers <br />· NAIOP <br />· Commercial contractors <br /> <br />Member Gromberg stated the type of company that is making one million dollars and wants to <br />grow to five million dollars, and is utilizing 10,000 square feet and wants to grow to 25,000 <br />square feet, is the type of company the City should be looking for. <br /> <br />Ms. Wald indicated staff will compile the list based on this direction and send both marketing <br />pieces to these businesses. <br /> <br />Case//4: Business Spotlight <br /> <br />Ms. Wald informed the EDA the business newsletter spotlights a business in each issue. The <br />business spotlight is intended to inform the business community about different businesses <br />located in Ramsey and also to allow the featured business the opportunity to tell their story; what <br />they do, how they became established, and any involvement they may have in the City. <br />Businesses that have been featured in past publications include Seat Yourself Inc., Sauter and <br />Sons, Superior Striping, and Panther Precision. <br /> <br />Ms. Wald explained QCTV will be working with staff to highlight these businesses, and the <br />spotlights will be advertised in the Business Connection. Staff would like to obtain input from <br />the EDA regarding what businesses to spotlight in the future. She explained staff's ideas include <br />the following: <br /> <br />· Life Fitness <br />· Vision Ease Lens <br />· Diamonds Sports Bar (2003 Business of the Year) <br />· Canvas Craft <br />· HiTech Motors <br />· Connexus Energy <br /> <br />Econmnic Development Authority/February 9, 2004 <br /> Page 10 of 13 <br /> <br />P. 29 <br /> <br /> <br />