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Wiseguys Video Christa's Paw Spa Video Korner Express Video Total 6/8/2020 159 5/24/2020 171 5/21/2020 429 774 We are working with our consultant to better coordinate posts so that they appear on both Twitter and Facebook and to make sure we are posting each video, when available. Business names are being randomly selected from our business directory. The initiative hopes to feature 2 businesses a week, for the foreseeable future. The EDA is funding the program with money previously earmarked for a rebranding effort in their 2020 budget. 2020 Strategic Plan Representatives from the EDA presented their strategic plan at the Parks & Recreation Meetings on June 2"d. Also discussed, were ways the two committees can work together to further the goals of the city. The EDA will present their strategic plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the August meeting. 1737 Main Street A realty sign has now been placed on the site and Mr. Brass is free to market the site to potential developers. EDA Revolving Loan and Grant Program The EDA recently met and reevaluated their Revolving Loan and Grant Program. In order to attract more applications, the EDA reduced the matching requirement for the grant portion of the program to a 1:1 match. Meaning for a $10,000 project, a property could receive a $5,000 grant. The maximum grant remains at $5,000. Businesses may receive one grant every 5 years. The EDA also awarded a $5,000 grant to the owner of 7087 Main Street for improvements to the front fagade and patio area of the building. Interstate Blue Logo Sign Program The EDA recently established the Interstate Blue Logo Sign Program. The city's restaurants, gas stations and other qualifying attractions, can now apply for their establishments to be featured on the blue signs you see on the interstate. The EDA will offer to pay 75% of the first year's costs. We are hopeful this program will help attract more consumers to our area, from the freeway. 2021 Budget The EDA discussed it's preliminary 2021 Budget at its meeting on 7/13. Initial thoughts are to maintain their budget request of $22,800, hoping to build off the newly implemented programs.