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Case # 3 <br /> <br />BUSINESS CONNECTION MEETING <br />By: Megan Wald, Associate Planner <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />On January 1 l, 2005, the City received a letter from' Peter Bell of the Metropolitan Council <br />confirming his attendance and stating his enthusiasm to speak at the City of Ramsey's March 8, <br />2005 Business Connection meeting (thank you Dave Elvig for making this happen). <br /> <br />Staff put together an invitation flyer that was sent out to approximately 1,500 area businesses the <br />week of January 24th. The response has been extremely positive and prompt. At the time of <br />writing this case, a total of 62 people have RSVP. <br /> <br />Staff met with George Wells of Wells Catering to inquire about providing a catered breakfast for <br />the event. The meeting resulted in a menu consisting of egg bake, potatoes (of some sort - TBD), <br />fresh fruit, muffins, orange juice, and coffee at a price of 7.99 per plate. Wells Catering has a <br />good name with many positive references; therefore staff is confident they will compliment the <br />professional atmosphere present at the Business Connection meeting. <br /> <br />Observations: <br /> <br />Staff would like to solicit input and direction from the EDA on the following items: <br /> <br />Power Point Presentation: At the last EDA meeting, the authority discussed the idea of <br />staff making a short power point presentation about recent development in Ramsey. In <br />order to allow for adequate "socializing and networking" and enjoyment of the catered <br />breakfast, staff would suggest that the power point presentation occur at the Fall Business <br />Connection meeting. If the EDA would like development information to be available to <br />attendees, staff would suggest compiling a one page development fact sheet to be <br />included in the hand-out-packet that will be given to each person'in attendance. <br /> <br />Action: Decide if a one page informational sheet about development in <br />Ramsey would be beneficial robe included in the hand-out-packet. <br /> <br />Hand-out-Packet: Attached to this case is a draft copy of the Agenda. Staff would suggest <br />assembling a packet for each attendee that would include the following information: <br /> a. Agenda <br /> b. List of everyone who RSVP (yes - I will finally put this <br /> together after much request © ) <br /> c. Development Information.'? <br /> d. Other: <br /> <br />Action: Decided if there are any other items or information that should be <br />included in the Hand-out-Packet. <br /> <br />Invitation Follow-up: As previously :stated, the original invitation flyer sent to' over 1,500 <br />area businesses. It would seem appropriate to include information about the Business <br />Connection meeting in the Januau/February Business Connection Newsletter. Staff <br />anticipates mailing the newsletter to the Ramsey business community the week of <br />February 14th. The EDA should discuss if this is adequate notice and may want to discuss <br /> <br /> <br />