Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 06/02/2016

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Economic Development Authority(EDA) 5.2. Meeting Date: 06/02/2016 By: Nichole Wenberg,Administrative Services Title: Update on Upcoming 2016 EDA Events Purpose/Background: Annually,the Ramsey EDA sponsors a Business Appreciation Golf Tournament and a Business Networking Event. The purpose of these events is to bring together local businesses,offer an opportunity for business-to-business networking,and provide an effective channel of communication between the City and the local business community. Notification: Observations/Alternatives: Business Appreciation Golf Tournament: •Tuesday,Aug. 16, 10:00 am at The Links at Northfork Golf Course •The Business Appreciation Day begins with a golf tournament and concludes with a dinner and the induction of a Ramsey Business of the Year. •$99=golf fee, $35=dinner only tickets, $150=hole sponsorship Business Networking Event: •Proposed date: Thursday,Nov. 17, 8:00 am—9:30 am •The Business Networking Event is an opportunity for local businesses to network over breakfast and enjoy a keynote speaker. •Admission is free. •Keynote Speaker/Theme: staff is proposing the EDA consider focusing on workforce demographics. Specifically,Millennials, and their impact on workforce, and how to work with Millennials. Staff could recruit a demographer from the State to be a keynote speaker. If the EDA has any initial input on theme/ speakers, staff would ask for that feedback now. Funding Source: EDA Miscellaneous Operating Supply 9230.6249 -w 923002 and w 923003 $4,000 allocation from EDA for each event. Recommendation: No action requested,update item. Staff welcomes suggestions and comments. Action: No action requested,update item. Staff welcomes suggestions and comments. Attachments No file(s)attached. Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date