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EDC Minutes <br /> January 15, 2019 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> e. Marketing Outreach: Discussion ensued regarding how we are <br /> going to get the marketing packet and video out to the public. <br /> Mr. Perkins asked about the new employees coming into our community <br /> and if employers are going to think about how they will get employees. He <br /> also suggested looking into housing for potential new employees. <br /> 6. Communitv Center ldea <br /> Nancy Malecha stated that at the December 2018 meeting a gentleman <br /> suggested an idea of a community center on the south half of the Heart of <br /> the Good Life Development. Chair Lindholm explained that this was an <br /> idea brought up with a potential ice arena concept. <br /> 7. School Update <br /> Chair Lindholm stated the school gained finro new school board members. <br /> February 26, 2019 is the annual Career Fair at the High School and they <br /> are looking for volunteers to assist with conducting interviews with the <br /> students. <br /> The School District will be hiring four new teacher positions this spring and <br /> with a few retirements this number could increase to 7 to 8 licensed <br /> teaching positions for hire. <br /> 8. Chamber Update <br /> Katie Wasserman stated seven vendors have already been in contact with <br /> her for summer events. The next business showcase will be in the 2"d <br /> week in April and will highlight a Nisswa business. The Brainerd <br /> Everything Expo will be held in March. <br /> 9. BLAEDC Update <br /> Sheila Haverkamp asked that on Feb 19�' Commission members please <br /> stay an extra hour after the EDC meeting for the BLAEDC presentation. <br /> February 24, 2019 is the BLAEDC Annual Luncheon meeting from 11:30 <br /> a.m. to 1:00 p.m. <br /> 10. Citv of Jenkins Update <br /> No update provided. <br />