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ANOKA ,COUNTY <br /> Regional Economic Development <br /> 2024 PRIORITIES <br /> Below is a limited sampling of ACRED priorities for 2024. This is not intended to be a comprehensive <br /> list, as further discussion amongst the ACRED Executive Committee is scheduled for January 2024. Not <br /> included are day-to-day technical assistance efforts provided to municipalities, businesses, and real <br /> estate industry professionals. <br /> Furthermore,ACRED recently commenced an effort to update its strategic plan. Results are expected at <br /> the end of Q2 2024. Once the study results are received, additional discussion will be had between <br /> ACRED and the municipalities to formalize efforts moving forward. <br /> HOSTED EVENTS: <br /> - Anoka County Business Summit—May-June 2024 <br /> o Collaboration with Anoka County Job Training Center to create signature event. <br /> - 3M Open—July 2024 <br /> - Anoka County Real Estate Summit—November-December 2024 <br /> - ACRED Partner Meetings—increased participation and curated content <br /> MAJOR PRIORITIES OR INITIATIVES: <br /> - Continue with Minnesota Real Estate Journal sponsorship,speaker panel opportunities and <br /> exhibitor to promote Anoka County. <br /> - Continue as exhibitor at MNCAR Expo to promote Anoka County opportunities. <br /> - Continue MNCAR listing opportunity for municipalities to increase awareness of development <br /> opportunities. <br /> - Update ACRED website with 2024 data to be most relevant for site selectors. <br /> www.AnokaCountySuccess.org. <br /> - Continue increasing the ACRED brand throughout the region through presentations to business <br /> groups and community organizations. <br /> - Continue disbursement of funds for the Anoka County Predevelopment Grant program until funds <br /> are exhausted or reallocated. <br /> - Support finalization of the Anoka County Housing Study, support presentations to municipalities on <br /> the results, and promote suitable site opportunities to developers. <br /> - Support efforts towards the new ACRED strategic plan, evaluate results, share with the <br /> municipalities and assess its impact on a future ACRED MOU agreement. <br /> - Review, research, and present recommendations for amendments to the Anoka County Business <br /> Subsidy policy. <br />