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Economic Development Authority(EDA) 4.5. <br /> Meeting Date: 10/06/2016 <br /> By: Nichole Wenberg,Administrative <br /> Services <br /> Title: <br /> Select Date and Speaker for 2016 EDA Business Networking Event <br /> Purpose/Background: <br /> Purpose of Case <br /> The purpose of this case is to provide an update on the 2016 Business Networking Event. Staff is looking for <br /> direction from the EDA on the final selection of a date and guest speaker(s) for this event. <br /> Detailed Background <br /> Annually,the Ramsey EDA hosts a'Fall Networking Event.'Typically,this event includes a keynote speaker(s), <br /> and a free breakfast for attendees. Historically,this event has taken place at the Ramsey Municipal Center in the <br /> AR room and has averaged 50-75 attendees. The Ramsey EDA allocates $2,000 to this event annually. EDA Fall <br /> Networking Event attendees are typically manufacturers and representatives from the services industry(banking, <br /> insurance, financial, etc.). <br /> The purpose of the EDA Fall Networking Event is for the City to develop and maintain positive relationships with <br /> Ramsey Businesses. Additionally,this event provides an opportunity for Ramsey businesses to network,provide <br /> self-help/best-practices solutions and identify opportunities for Ramsey businesses to buy/sell goods locally. <br /> Notification: <br /> NA <br /> Observations/Alternatives: <br /> Event Details: <br /> Date: Tuesday,November 22nd,2016, 8:00 am- 9:30 am <br /> Location: Alexander Ramsey Room,Ramsey Municipal Center--Secured/Confirmed <br /> Food/Drinks: Wells Catering Service, $1,500 or less. <br /> Theme/Topic: Millennials in the Workplace <br /> Keynote Speaker : please see attached alternatives document. <br /> Emcee: Jim Steffen <br /> Small Stage: Metro Tent Rental, $300 <br /> RVSPs: 83 (2015), 84(2014), 68 (2013), 60(2012) <br /> Flyer: See Attached Draft <br /> Funding Source: <br /> EDA Budget- $2,000 <br /> Recommendation: <br /> NA <br /> Action: <br />