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Revised 9/7/12 as per EDA Discussion—4/12/12 Meeting <br /> E. Marketing <br /> Develop long-term marketing strategy to improve area businesses and to attract new <br /> businesses. <br /> F. Grocery Store Recruitment <br /> Actively contact and work with prospects concerning the possibility of a second grocery <br /> store for Ramsey. <br /> G. Bio-Tech Business Incubator <br /> Consider the feasibility of a Medical-related or Biotech Business incubator in the City of <br /> Ramsey. This could include working with Genesis Business Centers, UEL or other <br /> entities. <br /> 3. THIRD PRIORITY <br /> A. Village Profile <br /> Move forward with new Village Profile map of the City of Ramsey. <br /> B. Al Pearson Land Sale <br /> Continue to work with Al Pearson regarding the sale of his property north of Hwy 10 and <br /> to the west of Puma Street and Legacy Christian Academy. <br /> C. Transit Improvement Area <br /> Work with other City Departments to submit an application to DEED to seek the <br /> designation of the area near the transit station as a Transit Improvement Area(TIA). <br /> Support efforts by EDAM and other statewide organizations to seek funding for <br /> Brownfields Redevelopment and for TIA Loan Programs. <br /> D. New IndustrialBusiness Park <br /> Consider the establishment of new industrial/business park in the City of Ramsey. This <br /> could include doing a site evaluation of the industrial area south of LCA or south of <br /> Highway 10. <br /> E. Convention &Visitors Bureau (CVB) <br /> Research and encourage the City to join the Twin Cities Gateway CVB in order to <br /> promote the Comfort Suites Hotel and the community's events (e.g. Happy Days and <br /> Game Fair) and venues (e.g. Fountains of Ramsey). <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />