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Economic Development Commission Minutes June 16, 2015 Page 2 of 3 ----------------------------------------------------------- Matt Killian said that the Chamber is beginning a regional buy-local campaign in September He explained that retailers are frustrated about the lack of awareness of products available in this area. Matt Killian stated that the Chamber is working on the local retail survey Chair Jurchen stated that we need to figure out what questions need to be asked in the survey Matt noted that Jenna is working on this and is looking at ipad programs to use. He further noted that Chris Quisberg is willing to share retail statistics. Chris Lindholm suggested that consumers should be able to buy locally on the internet. Discussion took place about informing businesses how to market by internet. The Mayor discussed the idea of the City having some incentives to offer to new businesses who want to build in the City Sheila Haverkamp explained that the City needs to be ready to present the incentive when a business begins its inquiry The Commission discussed possible survey questions such as who are you, where are you from, and what are you looking to buy?Dawn Bittner suggested reviewing a similar survey which was done several years ago Chair Jurchen suggested putting this on the July agenda. Matt Killian stated that the Chamber will be ready to show the City the applications and the cost at that time. 4 University of Minnesota Retail Trade Analysis No discussion. 5 School Update Chris Lindholm stated that there is a need for soccer fields. Chris stated that school is out and the Board approved budgets for next year He noted that there is new legislation which will provide more funding for schools in the Greater Minnesota area to maintain the school buildings. 6 Chamber Update Matt noted that Sue Galligan has been hired by the Chamber as the Events and Communications Manager 7 BLAEDC Update Sheila Haverkamp stated that BLAEDC is working with DEED on a higher level marketing project.