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a. Promote our programs: Blue Logo, Center State, Revolving Loan & Grant. <br /> <br />Proposed Work Plan Schedule <br /> <br />January 17, 2024 <br />Goal I. Guide Redevelopment <br />1. Invest in Streetscaping: <br />a. Holiday Decorations Î Over the last few years, the EDA has displayed holiday <br />wreaths along Main Street, and strung holiday lights on the roof of city hall, <br />including the Fire Department, as well as on the tree outside. The two-year <br />contract for the holiday lights has expired. Does the EDA want to sign another <br />two-year contract for the holiday lights installation? The two-year contract <br />was approximately $3,500. <br />b. Streetscaping Î Is the EDA interested in purchasing off-season enhancements, <br />like flower baskets in the spring and summer? If so, what budget does the <br />EDA have in mind? <br /> <br />2. Business & Policy Toolkit Î Provide staff direction on policies the EDA can begin <br />reviewing. <br /> <br />Goal 2. Spur New Development <br />1. Incubator Space: <br />a. The EDA has expressed interest in pursuing an incubator space and staff <br />would like to start mapping out what this might look like. <br />i. Use of monies from opportunity fund <br />ii. Use of monies from HRA <br />iii. Ownership: City or EDA <br /> <br />Goal 3. Increase Business Engagement <br />1. Schedule Business Appreciation Date & Venue, discuss potential speakers, swag, and <br />budget. <br /> <br />Goal 4. Market & promote our city. <br />1. Discuss the Center Stage Program and determine if changes are needed. <br />2. Discuss swag and marketing materials for distribution at real estate events. <br />3. Swag bags for Fete Des Lacs <br />4. Other ideas? <br />5. Partner on city, chamber, P&R events via business-related sponsorship? Ex. Cover <br />cost of space for a business at Main Street Market <br /> <br />February 21, 2024 <br />Goal I. Guide Redevelopment <br />1. Business & Policy Toolkit Î Report on research, draft policies, etc. <br /> <br />Goal 2. Supur New Development <br /> <br />