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Page 1 of 2 <br /> <br /> EDC AGENDA ITEM –3A <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />DATE: November 5, 2025 <br /> <br />TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners <br /> <br />FROM: Elena Fransen, AICP, Senior Planner <br /> <br />SUBJECT: EDC Business Event Debrief <br /> <br />Requested Action <br /> <br />Discuss outcomes from the October 22 business event. Staff will share attendee feedback about <br />future events and engagement with the Economic Development Commission. <br /> <br />For Discussion <br /> <br />Discussion prompts: <br /> <br />- Event Expectations vs. Reality <br />o Time and Length <br />o Presenters and Content <br />o Attendees <br />o Preparations <br /> <br />- Review comments from attendee forms <br />o 14 respondents (small sample from event) <br /> All were interested in another business event <br />• 5 suggested 2x per year, 9 suggested quarterly <br />• Early morning was suggested by all <br /> 12 out of 14 indicated they felt informed about what is happening in the <br />City <br /> All were interested in having their business included in the City newsletter, <br />on the City website, and on the City’s social media <br /> <br />- Lessons learned for future events <br /> <br />- Next steps <br />o Thank you to sponsors <br />o Thank you to attendees <br />