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2024 Arden Hills Economic Development Commission Work Plan <br />Vision Statement - <br />Our economic vision for Arden Hills is… (from Comprehensive Plan) Promote the development, redevelopment, and maintenance of a viable, innovative, and diverse business environment serving Arden Hills <br />and the metropolitan area. <br />EDC Mission - <br />The mission of the Arden Hills Economic Development Commission is… (from Comprehensive Plan) to build lasting connections with and support for the local business community to foster a thriving local <br />economy and to advise the City Council and Economic Development Authority on economic development, redevelopment, and related community development issues. <br /> <br />Goals and Priorities - <br />Program/Initiative Description Strategies/Specifics Steps Priority <br />Business Outreach and Support <br />Promote business retention and <br />expansion to enhance the existing <br />economic base and provide applicable <br />and appropriate resources. <br />Create accessible business directory for businesses and residents <br />In person connections – welcome visits <br />Welcome packets for new businesses <br />Business survey <br />Twin Cities North Chamber events <br />Events with local businesses <br />Sign Code review <br /> <br /> <br />Communications and Marketing <br />Encourage communication and <br />cooperation between businesses, <br />educational institutions, and the public <br />sector. <br />Newsletter features for local businesses <br />Resources on City website for existing and potential businesses <br />Business specific newsletter <br />Engagement emails/Listserv <br /> <br /> <br />Partnerships <br />Work to create and strengthen existing <br />partnerships between public and <br />private agencies and institutions. <br />Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing Cohort <br />Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce <br />Twin Cities Gateway <br />Ramsey County Workforce Solutions <br />Other Cities? <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />