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Suggestions by attendees: <br />• More time to network <br />• Shorter time frame for keynote speaker, too long <br />• Open doors earlier <br />• More coffee <br />• Warmer venue <br />Future event topics by attendees: <br />• Social media marketing strategies <br />• Police or Fire updates <br />• Environmental issues pertaining to businesses <br />• City signage opportunities <br />• City Updates <br />Funding Source: <br />Funding for the 2027 Business Network Meeting will be from EDA budget line items 9230.6249 (Operations) and <br />9230.6246 (Marketing) <br />Recommendation: <br />1. Motion to select LaFontaine Event Center as the venue with a date of late January/early February 2027. <br />and <br />2. Motion to Adopt 2027 Business Network Meeting Budget of $6,500 (includes $2,500 for Keynote Speaker) <br />and to have Staff look for a cost-effective Keynote Speaker <br />Outcome/Action: <br />1. Motion to select La Fontaine Event Center as the venue with a date of late January/early February 2027 <br />and <br />2. Motion to Adopt 2027 Business Network Meeting Budget of $6,500 (includes $2,500 for Keynote <br />Speaker) and to have Staff look for a cost-effective Keynote Speaker <br />Attachments <br />ACTION - 2026 Business Network Meeting Summary and 2027 Budget <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Sean Sullivan Sean Sullivan 02/04/2026 01:11 PM <br />Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 02/04/2026 02:00 PM <br />Form Started By: Wendy Schlueter Started On: 01/30/2026 04:06 PM <br />Final Approval Date: 02/04/2026 <br />