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Brainerd Lakes Area <br /> ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT <br /> Corporation <br /> We're ready.Let's growl <br /> AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES <br /> BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES <br /> AND <br /> THE BRAINERD LAKES AREA <br /> ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION <br /> FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2016 <br /> Whereas, the City of Pequot Lakes desires to actively implement an ongoing <br /> program to assist in the retention and support of its existing business community, <br /> promote the location of new businesses in the community, and support economic <br /> development in Crow Wing County; and <br /> Whereas, the Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corporation <br /> (BLAEDC),a private non-profit organization created"To Expand Business, Build <br /> Community, and Grow Jobs in Crow Wing County",has established a comprehensive <br /> program to accomplish this mission; <br /> Therefore, the City of Pequot Lakes does hereby enter into this agreement with <br /> the Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corporation. <br /> SERVICES <br /> BLAEDC does hereby agree to provide the following services on behalf of the <br /> City of Pequot Lakes: <br /> a) BLAEDC agrees to provide a focal point for economic development in <br /> the Pequot Lakes area,to assist businesses and industry with their site location <br /> needs, provide financial packaging services,and business planning assistance. <br /> BLAEDC will provide these services in cooperation with others such as the <br /> Brainerd office of the Small Business Development Center. <br /> b) BLAEDC will provide community services and marketing programs <br /> throughout the year to fulfill its mission to expand the tax base and increase <br /> employment. <br /> c) BLAEDC does hereby agree to maintain an office within the Brainerd Lakes <br /> area to conduct its services under this contract. <br /> d) BLAEDC will provide periodic reports to the City of Pequot Lakes on the <br /> activities and progress to fulfill the services identified above. <br /> Page 1 of 4 <br />