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Page 1 of 5 <br /> <br /> EDC Objective - Be the bridge between Arden Hills businesses and the City of Arden Hills <br />In order to achieve this objective, the following goals should be met: <br />1. The EDC is connected with businesses in Arden Hills and communicates with them to <br />understand their needs <br />2. The EDC leverages the City’s operations to support Arden Hills businesses with their needs <br />EDC goals tie back to the following goals identified in the City Strategic Plan Summary: <br />1. Increased business participation <br />2. Improved communication reach <br /> <br />1. Connection and Communication: Engage with AH businesses <br />A. Arden Hills/Shoreview Business Connect – Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce <br />(TCNCC) hosts quarterly in-person events in Arden Hills and Shoreview. Desired outcome is to <br />connect current businesses operating in both communities with each other, the chamber, and the <br />municipalities. <br />Possible EDC role: promote events with businesses and attend as they are able; suggest <br />speakers and locations for Arden Hills events <br />Desired EDC outcome: EDC is familiar with the Business Connect events and shares the <br />information and opportunity with local businesses to increase their participation with the <br />city and other local businesses <br />Anticipated timing: Q2 and Q3 2026 <br />Action items <br />Timing <br /> <br />Responsible parties <br />Review current process for <br />Business Connect events <br /> <br />Identify location ideas for June <br />event in Arden Hills <br /> <br />Identify speaker ideas for June <br />event <br /> <br />Promote event with business <br />community <br /> <br />Attend events as members of <br />EDC <br /> <br />Debrief event <br />Compile feedback to staff and <br />TCNCC <br /> <br />