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A- <br />ANOKA COUNTY <br />Regional Economic Development <br />Positioned for Success <br />2021 Goals <br />Alignment and Regionalism <br />1. Improve communication to business leaders and area stakeholders in Anoka County. <br />2. Improve Business Retention and Expansion outreach and collaboration among county -wide <br />stakeholders. <br />3. Develop a roadmapfor the future of the ACRED partnership budget by the end of 2021 <br />Ma rketing <br />1. Continue the momentum of brand recognition with internal and external partners. <br />2. Assist stakeholders to promote local organizations and investment into our small business <br />community. <br />3. Increase online marketing presence on platforms and connections. <br />4. Market the MN Technology Corridor and continue to promote opportunities for further <br />partnerships. <br />Readiness <br />1. Promote financial resources for existing small businesses and entrepreneurs for COVID-19 relief <br />and refine incentives for expanding companies. <br />2. Assist communities in the MN Tech Corridor and throughout Anoka County that have sites ready <br />for development to conduct shovel readiness checklists and/or certifications. <br />3. Continue partnerships with the Anoka County Workforce Board and Ca reerForce Center to <br />ensure the county workforce is ready for the regrowth of the economy. <br />4. Assist in the infrastructure improvements needed to increase economic development <br />competitiveness by providing resources, aiding in connections and advocacy. <br />2 <br />