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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. Interstate Blue Logo Sign Program Businesses have now committed to participation in the Blue Sign program, including: Korner Express Wiseguys Pizza CenterMart in the costs for the first year of having the business logos placed on the blue signs on the interstate. Since there is no sign for our exit, it may take several months to get the signs put up, due to a backlog of work and material delays. 2021 Budget The EDA discussed its preliminary 2021 Budget at its meeting on 8/19 and informally agreed to request an increase in their annual allocation to help support ongoing programs, such as the Blue Logo Sign Program and CenterStage as well as provide a small amount of capital to fund some streetscaping elements like banners, etc. Minnesota Technology Corridor The Excipio Data Center Feasibility Study kicked off with an initial meeting on 8/25. The meeting reviewed the scope and schedule for the project, which should take about 8 weeks. The study is looking at the viability of a data cente industrial zone and is being funded in partnership with Connexus Energy, Comcast and Small Business Relief Grants (DEED) Grant recipients are being notified, but a complete list of them is not yet available. Quad Area Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learns The Quad Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an in-person lunch and learn event on September 1 at Running Aces Hotel. Billy Hanisch shared his story of how his social media account turned a simple act of kindness into a booming business that helped him get through the COVID crisis. Hanisch bakery had offered to bake cakes for local graduates who were missing out on graduation parties. In a matter of days, he had dozens of donors who wanted to pay for cakes for graduates in their cities.