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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION – JULY 23, 2025 2 worked out. Today’s discussion will center on locking in that information and filling in wherever there may be gaps. Commissioner Brausen said he has spoken with Flaherty’s and there was some confusion over the event, as Staff also reached out to them to inquire about an event. He will reach out to confirm October 22 for the Business Event. Discussion ensued regarding the State of the City event, which is the other event that Staff reached out to Flaherty’s for. Senior Planner Fransen said date, time and location are on the checklist and will be confirmed by Commissioner Brausen. She asked the commission if anyone had thoughts on the event title. City Administrator Jagoe pointed to page two of the memo, establishing a theme. She said the Senior Communications Coordinator could create a title that incorporates the theme and purpose of the event. Senior Planner Fransen said we can focus on the theme. She thought business networking, updates and reintroduction to the EDC go along with the questions and the language on the proposed invitation. The theme can be based on reintroduction, old and new Arden Hills conversation, something that captures the historic elements of Arden Hills and the prominence of the location as a long-standing business in Arden Hills. Commissioner Gronquist read from the proposed invitation. It says “We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming business event. The event promises to be a morning of valuable connections, insightful conversations and a new start of the local business community becoming united in Arden Hills.” Commissioner Poelzer likes that language. She especially likes the new start aspect. That may spur some energy. Commissioner Daniels asked if it is worth stating that there was a tradition of regular business events. Senior Planner Fransen said new start, reinvigorating or revamping a tradition. She likes the idea of highlighting tradition. This was done in the past and was well received. It’s a tradition of community and business interaction. City Administrator Jagoe asked if the messaging is the tradition of having an event. Is the tradition that the EDC plans to get into a cadence of regular events or is it the tradition of EDC interaction with the business community? Commissioner Brausen thinks it’s a mixture of both. It is nice to start it up again. Chair Murchie said he thought the use of the word points to that there was a united business community. Commissioner Brausen thought “renewal”. He wouldn’t want the message to be that the City has forgotten.