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• Encourage the local newspaper to feature business achievements such as new hires, expansions and product development. The focus should be on businesses already located in Milaca. • Work cooperatively with the Chamber of Commerce to promote opportunities for business involvement through networking, educational programming and recognition. • Celebrate all building activity with a ground breaking and completion with a community open house. Goal 2: Foster economic vitality through business growth and diversification. 2b. Assist existing companies with their expansion needs • Configure a process for visiting with local businesses that includes a tracking system. • Educate local businesses on training and financing resources available to them. 2a. Capture new business and relocations • Develop a specific marketing plan for attracting technology and manufacturing firms utilizing JOBZ. • Gather and continually update strategic business information: labor force data, financial programs, land pricing and availability, etc. • Evaluate content and effectiveness of City web site. Link site to strategic partners including MN Pro and local Realtors. • Promote business opportunities through feature articles in real estate trade publications,press releases and personal contact with targeted businesses. 2c. Support the retail and commercial sectors by drawing additional visitors into the community. • Examine the potential of developing a picnic/play area on the city owned parcel on the northeast side of Highway 23. • Assess location for signage along 169 directing traffic into Milaca. • Create kiosks of community information in key locations such as Embers, Milaca Unclaimed Freight, and other destination businesses. • Evaluate the best mix of businesses for the Highway 23 exit. Promote this intersection as the "stopping-off point" for travelers. Barsness Consulting Services Page 11 12/8/2005