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- ~--- I - 1996 RESULTS - -- In addition, MEDP is now represented on the -- 1996 was a year of change for Metro East Development Partnership Board of Directors of the Saint PauVMetro East I (MEDP), It redefmed its mission and took measures to Development Corporation, MEDP continues to work live up to that mission in its daily activities, A new with the Dakota County Partnership and the St. Paul executive director took over the organization's reins, Progress Corporation, I and a study was conducted to establish MEDP's direc- To better market the area, MEDP published a new tion. This study, completed in August, revealed several demographic profile for the region. In addition, MEDP opportunities for improvement, such as reviewing and produced a six-page, fold-out map along with new ads I refining basic goals and program components, These and new program brochures, MEDP also entered the suggestions are currently being implemented, technological age with its new Internet web page at Relationships with the Saint Paul Area Chamber of http:/www.medp,org, I' Commerce and the Capital City Partnership were c1ari- For the coming year, the Board directed MEDP to fled and outlined to avoid duplication of effort. The strengthen its focus on business retention and attrac- cooperative marketing and development agreement tion. As the 1996 scoreboard below illustrates, this I with the Chamber, the Saint Paul Port Authority, and focus will build upon MEDP's strength, the Saint Paul Department of Planning and Economic Development was strengthened through regular meet- I ings and the establishment of guidelines to dissemi- nate information between the partners, 'I Overview of New 1996 I Marketing Brochures Assistance with Site Location Decisions I The Site Location Assistance Program provides businesses with an efficient, comprehensive method I to identify and evaluate sites and establish relation- ships with the greater Saint Paul/Metro East area communities and its members, I Information for Business Decisions The Business Information Program provides I entrepreneurs and businesses with access to informa- tion resources, supporting quality decision-making I essential to job growth, The Small Business/Entrepreneurial I Mentorlng Program Provides professional business advice to existing . small and new companies that show significant job I growth potentiaL -- .