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Economic Development Authority (EDA) <br />Meeting Date: 08/10/2017 <br />Submitted For: Patrick Brama, Administrative Services <br />By: Nichole Wenberg, Administrative Services <br />Title: <br />Select Date and Speaker for 2017 EDA Business Networking Event <br />4. 3. <br />Purpose/Background: <br />Purpose of Case <br />The purpose of this case is to provide an update on the 2017 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 60-85 attendees. The Ramsey EDA allocates $2,500 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: Wednesday, November 15th, 2017, 8:00- 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: Effect of US Bank Stadium & Super Bowl on Economic Development, and Greater MSP Updates <br />(proposed) <br />Keynote Speaker : Michael Langley, confirmed available** <br />Emcee: Jim Steffen <br />Small Stage: Metro Tent Rental, $400 <br />RVSPs: 87 (2016), 83 (2015), 84 (2014), 68 (2013), 60 (2012) <br />Flyer: See Attached Draft <br />* * Staff is open to other ideas or adding another speaker. For example: https://explorecoco.com/ is an idea. The <br />owner of this company lives in Anoka County. <br />Funding Source: <br />EDA Budget- $2,500 <br />Recommendation: <br />