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Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br />2. Select questions from U of MN BRE questionnaire that are relatable to Arden Hills <br />businesses. Then utilize the questions selected to create an eSurvey. The eSurvey would <br />be distributed to businesses on the business registration list. Then analyze results and <br />identify warning flags. Then coordinate in-person site visits once COVID19 subsides. <br />3. Formalize a plan for visiting businesses during Small Business Week (May 2021). The <br />intent of the visit is to drop off candy to show our appreciation and provide businesses <br />with informational brochures. The EDC briefly discussed this at their last meeting and at <br />that time they only wanted to focus on small business. <br />Tier 2 <br /> <br />4. Discuss an economic development strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats <br />(SWOT) analysis and make a recommendation to the EDA to proceed with the study. <br />Completing the SWOT analysis would be a precursor to creating an Economic <br />Development Strategic Plan. <br /> <br />Budget Impact <br /> <br />The city currently has $5,000 total in the 2020 EDA budget for financial consultant fees and <br />other professional services. <br /> <br />Attachments: <br /> <br />A. 2018 Work Plan <br />