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Business Retention and Expansion GROW MN <br /> Overview of 2007 - 2008 Visits <br /> 40 Companies visited in Crow Wing County including: <br /> . 24 Manufacturing Related Companies <br /> . 8 Healthcare/Human Service Related Companies <br /> . 3 Professional Service Companies <br /> . 3 Construction Related Companies <br /> . 1 Transportation Company <br /> • 1 Storage/Professional Office Space Operation <br /> Observations of companies visited: <br /> . 65% have headquarters located in Crow Wing County <br /> • 35% are family owned <br /> . 40% have locations outside of the Brainerd Lakes Area <br /> • 45% have more than 50 employees <br /> • 33% plan to expand within the next 2 years and 92% of these businesses <br /> plan to expand in Crow Wing County <br /> Identified strengths in our area include: <br /> • Most communities are great for business 1 <br /> • All communities are great to live in <br /> • Lakes and recreation are an asset <br /> • Fiber optics and telecommunications <br /> • Skilled and willing workforce <br /> • Good quality local business assistance <br /> i <br /> Areas to work on within our region include: <br /> • Recruitment capabilities <br /> • K - 12 and higher education <br /> • Infrastructure including roads and water/sewer <br /> • Planning and zoning (permitting processes and fire code issues) <br />