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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.a. Business Affiliation List ROSEN4OUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PORT AUTHORITY Port Authority Regular Meeting: March 6, 2012 AGENDA ITEM: Business Affiliation List AGENDA SECTION: New Business PREPARED BY: Kim Lindquist, Deputy Director AGENDA NO. 5.a. ATTACHMENTS: Listing APPROVED BY: on RECOMMENDED ACTION: Update Item BACKGROUND One of the questions regarding the City's marketing plan is how we are marketing to outside agencies. There are various economic development groups both state -wide and nationally. The City has dabbled in a couple of these groups as opportunities arise. There are several groups, EDAM, Positively MN, ULI, where the City has been a member for several years. The attached listing provides the organizations and a brief synopsis of what their charge is. A website has been provided if individual members are interested in exploring these associations more. RECOMMENDATION No action needed. ylf POSITIVELY ufIte Department of Employment and Economic Development Mission: To support the economic success of Minnesota individuals, businesses, and communities by providing opportunities for growth. Website: www.positiveIyminnesota.com Member: City membership GREATER 14af SFD a ,r So r; i. Ec cr vrrnE Ps ".•rr y!. Mission: Is committed to stimulating economic growth and prosperity in the Minnesota's 13- county Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area. Website: www.greatermsp.org 2012 Contributor 04 Icsc International Council of Shopping Center Mission: To advance the shopping center industry and to promote its role in the commercial distribution of consumer goods and services. Website: www.icsc.org Kim Lindquist attended RECon, the Global Retail Real Estate Convention in 2010 and 2011. Economic Development Association of Minnesota Mission: To advance economic development in Minnesota. Website: www.edam.org Members: Kim Lindquist Mission: To provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. Website: www.uli.org Members: Mayor Droste, Dwight Johnson, Kim Lindquist Projects: Opportunity City Pilot Program, August 2009 (jointly with RCM), Navigating the New Normal presentation Regional Council of mayors Mission: To partner with ULI Minnesota to bring mayors and cross sector leadership together around issues of regional significance; equip mayors to lead and support learning across sectors; support civic outreach strategies; and seek solutions that support a `better way' for collective regional action. Website: http /minnesota.uli.org /RCM.aspx Member: Mayor Droste Rwq sn' ,r AO IA Industrial Arse; Management Courzc Mission: IAMC is a member focused association providing strategic insights, highest quality educational resources and exclusive networking opportunities for the leaders of the manufacturing and industrial asset management industry. Website: www.iamc.org Attended conference and was conference sponsor in 2009. Associate membership with RLB. i r MINNESOTA R B Rosemount Burnsville Our Collaboration =Your Success RLB is an association of three Dakota County, Minnesota communities that have joined to promote economic development in the cities of Rosemount, Lakeville, and Burnsville. Website no longer active. Itic FUTURE L 4. 411. Vit /t 7i •••11S. ►A Mission: Is the strategic link between business, education and government in Dakota County, Minnesota, where forward looking leaders are actively working to ensure Dakota County's competitive position in a global economy. Website: http: /dakotaftiture.com/