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Economic Development Commission Minutes January 17, 2017 Page 4 of 6 ----------------------------------------------------------- 6. Thriving Communities Initiative Update a. Funding Sources Nancy Malecha reported the City has received $14,800 without the grant funding toward the TCI Program, leaving a deficit of $2,200. Chair Jurchen stated he should know in a couple of weeks regarding the grant monies. b. Key strategies for Economy, Quality of Life, and Workforce sectors c. Drafting of mission/vision statement for the City Nancy Malecha stated the Initiative Foundation is looking for a mission/vision statement. If the Commissioners have any ideas, they were urged to send them to Dan Frank. Commissioner Lindholm stated he has heard it is really hard to be new in this community. We have an identity crisis. Commissioner Lubke stated he didn’t think it is as bad as it once was. We need to be aware of it and focus on that. Commissioner Holley stated she surveys people who have recently moved to the area and the main comment she hears is that people are very friendly, call them by name and/or make them feel important. 7. School Update Commissioner Lindholm stated they are rolling into the budget season. March 4 is the PTA fundraiser and encouraged everyone to attend. February 15 is the High School Career Fair; they are looking for any employer or business person to volunteer. His focus is on the next legislative session. They currently are working on an internship type structure at the school with a grant from Rural Minnesota CEP. 8. Chamber Update Chair Jurchen stated Jenna Crawford couldn’t attend today. She has been named the Regional Tourism Director for the Chamber. Cindy Nelson is helping with duties in Pequot Lakes. 8. BLAEDC Update