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Economic Development Manager Sullivan explained that the staff process is based on the input at this <br />meeting. He stated that when businesses are added to the small list they are encouraged to fill out the <br />questionnaire to provide the feedback. <br />Member Riley commented that Dynamic Group is a good business in Ramsey and has been on the list <br />probably the longest. He asked for information on their community involvement. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that the business has been on the list a long time <br />and often those new to the list are more enthusiastic about filling out the questionnaire. <br />Member Riley commented that the business does have a good employment base and would tend to lean <br />towards that business but was open for further discussion. <br />Member MacLennan referenced the questionnaire from B&F Fastener and noted answers that stood out <br />to him, such as raising $40,000 with the polar plunge, the torch run, and partnerships with law enforcement <br />and military. He commented that it is a family run business which he also likes. He stated that he likes <br />the answers to the questions and does not know much more about the businesses other than their replies. <br />Member Johnson agreed noting that she also was attracted to those responses. She stated that she also <br />was also drawn to the responses from Globe Glove, which has been in Ramsey for 20 years. She asked <br />how long B&F Fasteners has been in Ramsey. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan replied that B&F Fasteners has been in Ramsey since 1999. <br />Member Stewart commented that she likes seeing how involved the businesses are with the community <br />and would lean towards B&F Fastener. <br />Member Johnson asked why a school would be considered a business. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that he was not working for Ramsey when the <br />school was added to the list. He agreed that it does seem a bit odd to have a school on the list and the list <br />could be amended following this discussion if desired. <br />Motion by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Johnson, to select B&F Fastener Supply as the 2023 <br />Ramsey EDA Business of the Year. <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br />Member Lindahl <br />aye <br />Member Stewart <br />aye <br />Member Johnson <br />aye <br />Member McLennan <br />aye <br />Chairperson Wiyninger <br />aye <br />Member Riley <br />aye <br />Member Howell <br />aye <br />Economic Development Authority/ April 13, 2023 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />