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Attachment A 2.2 Convene a Business Networking Group for Roseville The interview results show a fair degree of satisfaction with ÑC Community Attitude towards Business (3.5) and Community Promotio BusinessÈ(3.3). Of course, there is no chamber with Roseville i community chamber, per se (although both the Twin Cities North C Chambers include Roseville in their service areas). Whether there is any Roseville business networking group is not known to this author. The community has an opportunity to create such a network or networks. The HRA could host a business forum to kickstart the network. T that it is knowledgeable about that would serve as ample bait to attend. Throw in some continental breakfast and coffee and this is the stuff of business networking. Future events could feature speakers from DEED, Greater MSP, the U.M., Minnesota Chamber, etc. A few examples: in Eagan, after their BR&E, the m with the mayorÒ open to local business owners. In Coon Rapids, they cooperate with Anoka- Ramsey Community College and others to bring in local speakers f institutions, etc. quarterly to present on topics of mutual inte breakfast series out of its BR&E, and this helped to bring the Hugo Business Association back to life. They always have a spot on their agenda for a report from business communications and rapport. 2.3 Create a Roseville Concierge Team for Business-to-Business Tours and Networking This may strike the reader as an odd title for a BR&E project. Nevertheless, the community of Monticello, Minnesota created such a project out of their BR&E p create awareness of resources within the community for business. This included promoting local resources such as business meeting/conference space (both of other resources. More interesting is the series of business-to-business tours that were organized by the team. Not only did the businesses have a chance to learn about each othersÔ resources and services, but they also were able to learn from ot regulatory and zoning issues. This activity, which included city staff, in combination with other city-business interactions, led to outcomes such as businesses f city staff feeling confident in conducting outreach activity wit for more information. 2.4 Strengthen RosevilleÔs Position and Reputation as Leader in Professional Services Related to Real Estate, Development, and Community Development Roseville features a collection of headquarters businesses provi Construction and Community Development sectors. Industry leader Roseville include Gausman and Moore, Karges-Faulconbridge, LKPB, and Ehlers Investment Partners. Others with offices/former headquarters in Roseville include Sebesta Blomberg and Bonestroo (now part of Stantec). In a separate vein, Roseville such as McGough, Roseville Properties Management Company, Ted Glasrud Associates, etc. This is a group of related businesses which are in some cases competi ÑcoopetitionÒ. As such, Roseville has the opportunity to convene these companies to learn what the needs and opportunities may be. The business networking may ROSEVILLEBR&E:CHAPTER319