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Economic Development Authority (EDA) 4. 3. <br />Meeting Date: 01/09/2020 <br />By: Sean Sullivan, Community <br />Development <br />Title: <br />Receive 2019 Business Retention and Expansion Presentation <br />Purpose/Background: <br />The purpose of this case is to receive the attached report/information on the 2019 Business Retention & Expansion <br />Program. The 2019 goal was to make 30 business visits. In 2019, 25 formal business visits/surveys were conducted <br />but over 30 business contacts/communication were made. In 2018, 32 business visits/surveys were made. Staff had <br />numerous informational meetings with Ramsey businesses over the course of the year that are not included in this <br />report. <br />The attached report is summary data from all the visits in 2019. With the strong economy, is has been difficult to <br />get visits scheduled with many businesses, but Staff will continue to work toward the goal of 30 in subsequent <br />years. These visits are a good way to strengthen relationships with businesses. <br />Notification: <br />Notification is not required. <br />Observations/Alternatives: <br />See attached report for detailed observations. <br />Funding Source: <br />This case is being handled as part of normal Staff duties. <br />Recommendation: <br />No action is requested. <br />Staff will recommend this report/information be reviewed by the EDA during the 2021 EDA Work Plan Update, <br />and by the City Council 2020 Strategic Plan Update. <br />Action: <br />No action is requested. <br />Attachments <br />2019 BR and E Presentation <br />Proposed 2020 Survey Form <br />2019 and Prior Survey Form <br />Inbox <br />Sean Sullivan (Or <br />Tim Gladhill <br />g <br />nator) <br />Form Review <br />Reviewed By Date <br />Sean Sullivan 12/31/2019 01:43 PM <br />Tim Gladhill 01/02/2020 10:45 AM <br />