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Page 2 of 5 <br /> <br />B. 75th Anniversary Celebration – A community-wide celebration event on Friday, Jul. 17th. at <br />Cummings Park from 4 to 10 p.m. Admission is free, and food and beverages will be available for <br />purchase. The celebration kicks off with the much-loved Penny Carnival. Additional festivities <br />include a car show, live music, food trucks, field games and activities for the entire family. The <br />evening will culminate with a drone light show. <br />Possible EDC role: promote events with businesses and attend as they are able; connect <br />with businesses about sponsorship opportunities <br />Desired EDC outcome: EDC shares the opportunity for businesses to participate in the <br />community event and highlights the role businesses have played in the City’s history <br />Anticipated timing: Q1 and Q2 2026 <br />Action items <br />Timing <br /> <br />Responsible parties <br />Promote sponsorship with <br />business community <br /> <br />Promote events with business <br />community and residents <br /> <br />Attending event as members of <br />EDC <br /> <br />Debrief event <br />Compile feedback to staff and <br />75th Anniversary Committee <br /> <br /> <br />C. State of the City Address – annual fall/winter event, produced by City staff and City Council, <br />updates relevant to residents and businesses <br />Possible EDC role: promote the event with businesses and attend <br />Desired EDC outcome: EDC helps businesses get “in the know” about new and ongoing <br />development and improvement projects at the city and be an active participant with the city <br />Anticipated timing: 2027 <br />Action items <br />Timing <br /> <br />Responsible parties <br />TBD <br /> <br />D. Sponsorships – opportunities for businesses to support the City’s mission and benefit the <br />community <br />Possible EDC role: Share the sponsorship policy throughout the calendar year with specific <br />emphasis leading up to City events such as the Spring Egg Hunt (April), Touch-a-Truck, <br />Barks and Rec, Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt, Penny Carnival, and others