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Motion by Member Lindahl, seconded by Member Johnson, to select Soderholm and Associates / <br />WCC (SA Group, Inc.) as the 2025 Ramsey EDA Business of the Year. <br />Further discussion: Economic Development Manager Sullivan acknowledged the point of Member <br />Stewart that a business can sometimes sit on the small list while another business can move up to <br />the small list and be selected in short order. He noted the 50th anniversary of Soderholm Associates <br />this year, along with the 46,000 square foot expansion that just occurred, and the completed <br />renovation he believed that this is a good selection. He stated that Global Glove could then be <br />considered for 2026 as it is a great business in the community with three buildings leased in <br />Ramsey and continue to expand and provide a lot of employment opportunities. <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br />Member Karpen abstain <br />Member Lindahl aye <br />Member MacLennan aye <br />Member Johnson aye <br />Chairperson Wiyninger aye <br />Member Riley aye <br />Member Stewart nay <br />Motion carried. <br />Chairperson Wiyninger recognized all the businesses on both the large and small lists for being <br />great businesses and taking the time to communicate and respond to staff. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan moved to the potential changes for the large and small <br />lists. <br />Member MacLennan stated that he dealt with Fabtech Plastics for many years and would love to <br />see them move to the small list for 2026. <br />Member Riley commented that he would agree with the staff suggestion to remove Multisource <br />from the list. <br />Member MacLennan asked if staff would have any suggestions to add to the large list. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that Integrity Tool and Engineering was in the <br />old business park and moved into one of the new PSD properties, and continues to grow. He was <br />unsure of the new name of the company, but stated that could be added to the large list. He <br />cautioned against adding too many businesses as that can create a situation where a business sits <br />on the list for years. <br />Economic Development Authority/ April 10, 2025 <br />Page 5 of 7 <br />