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Survey <br /> Attached to this case are survey results from the 2016 business expo. This survey was conducted to see if an <br /> appetite existed to combine the spring business expo with the fall happy days business expo (as previously <br /> suggested by staff); in an effort to streamline use of staff resources. The City's EDA Business Expo has ranked low <br /> in ratings from Ramsey residents (via the City's 2014 and 2016 annual citizen survey, and via staff observations <br /> over the years). Based on the attached survey results, and previous feedback from the multiple EDA discussions, it <br /> appears support to combine these events does not exist. Moving forward,these two events will remain stand alone <br /> events. <br /> Date Selection <br /> Saturday, March 18 and Saturday,April 8 are both available at The Fountains of Ramsey. Based on input from the <br /> 2016 survey, and staff observations (feedback received in the past),it appears an earlier date is preferred by vendors <br /> and event patrons alike. Staff would lean towards March 18. However, staff would also note, March 18 is part of the <br /> Anoka Hennepin School District Spring Break (arguments could be made both ways,that it could help or hurt). <br /> Action: <br /> No specific action requested. Staff welcomes suggestions and comments. If no comments are made, staff will move <br /> ahead with March 18 as the 2017 event date. More updates to come. <br /> Attachments <br /> Business Expo Survey Results Summary <br /> 2016 Expo Flyer <br /> 2016 EDA Business Expo Application Packet <br /> 2016 EDA Business Expo Mailer <br /> Form Review <br /> Inbox Reviewed By Date <br /> Nichole Wenberg Nichole Wenberg 01/04/2017 12:18 PM <br /> Patrick Brama(Originator) Patrick Brama 01/05/2017 08:26 AM <br /> Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 01/05/2017 04:17 PM <br /> Form Started By:Patrick Brama Started On:01/03/2017 04:59 PM <br /> Final Approval Date:01/05/2017 <br />