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EDC Minutes May 19, 2009 Page 2 of 2 11-1.1 ------------------- - - - - -- that if we understood market place better, we may find that the trend is toward elderly people. Discussion was held regarding the highway issue and the effect this may have on the businesses closing. Adeel suggested that current retailers must be well versed in e- commerce businesses. He stated that there are workshops available to assist in this issue. As a recap of this discussion the following issues were identified by the EDC: • Determine what the EDC can do to identify priorities; • Market Area Profile — (U of M Extension); • Health Care Profile — (U of M Extension); • Workshops to help local businesses; • Leadership Training to get all community members working together and to help the community to continue to move forward Sheila Haverkamp suggested that Adeel Ahmud come to the next EDC meeting with a proposal for some of the programs that have been discussed. 5. BLADC Report Sheila Haverkamp noted that BLADC will give a Small Cities update at the next EDC meeting. She also noted that she would have an update on some creative marketing ideas and on the 2020 program. 6. Next Meeting The next meeting will be held June 16, at 8:00 a.m. — Cole Memorial Building. Chair Larsen suggested having meetings at different business locations. 7. Other Business: There was no other business. 8. Adjournment There being no further business the EDC meeting adjourned at 9:12 a.m. Respe tfully submi ed, Sandy Pein City Clerk K