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~IHAT iS THE MINNESOTA STAR CITIES PROGRAM? The Minnesota Star Cities Program is a tool to encourage well planned economic development. Through a "self help" process, the -program will attempt to provide an avenue for communities to . organize, establish goals ~nd complete projects while encouraging interaction between public officials and local citizens. Minnesota communities make a wide range of decisions which directly affect the workings of the economic system. Strengthening the communities'economic base and making maximum use of economic re- sources should be concerns which receive the utmost attention of the community. The ability of the community to use development resources to promote economic growth is not an inherited trait. However, with professional assistance it is an activity which can be learned and directed at providing a high quality living environment for its citizens. The Minnesota Department of Economic Development is pleased to present the Star Cities Program. The program is designed to help communities 'throughout the State of Minnesota prepare for and achieve desired economic growth. The combination of elements contained in the program have proven to be effective methods for enhancing the .communities' chances to achieve , u h economic development. The program will serve desired growth.thro g .......... nities who undertake and develop a to give specia~ recognition ~u ~v; ..... strategy to effectively deal with their futures. Many elements of the Star Cities Program can be met by ongoing civic and community activities. Assistance in meeting the program require- ments will be made available from the Business and Community Contact Division of the Minnesota Department of Economic Development. An Economic Development Consultant will be assigned to your community to maintain contact and provide assistance when needed.-