HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.a. Shop Local Initiative
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Port Authority Meeting: November 17, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: Shop Local Initiative AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Eric Van Oss, Economic Development
Coordinator AGENDA NO. 5.a.
ATTACHMENTS: List of participating businesses APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion Item
BACKGROUND
Staff has moved forward with the shop local initiative for the Holiday Season. Staff had 1,000 Rosemount
branded totes bags made to hand out to Rosemount customers. Five hundred bags will be stuffed with
promotional coupons, items, and marketing materials from local businesses. A list of participating
businesses is included. With the help of the Communications Coordinator the event will be promoted on
social media and emphasize local businesses and holiday specials. We have had strong interest from many of
the local businesses for participating in some portion of the multi-faceted advertising campaign. With the
issues surrounding COVID, staff is working to create events that drive local business recognition and
support without holding large assembly events; it has been challenging.
Staff is planning on hosting several popup events to distribute the stuffed bags. In addition to the bags, staff
will have individually wrapped Rosemount cookies to handout to residents. T he first popup will begin the
week of November 16th. The events will be held at:
Cub Foods on Wednesday November 18th from 4:00-6:00pm
Emerald Roots Salon on Monday November 23rd from 3:00-5:00pm
Fireside Restaurant on Tuesday November 24th from 4:00-6:00pm
Council / Port members are encouraged to attended one or more of these popups. These events will be
held outside and City staff and officials must wear masks.
RECOMMENDATION
Discussion Item only.
BUSINESSES
Bushel and a Peck
Suzie's Kitchen
Club House
Anytime Fitness
Fireside
Sentinel Insurance
Emerald Roots
Culver's
Thrivent
Warehouse
Paul Eggen
Scott Chiro
Sport Clips
McDonalds
Tops Tavern
Merchant's Bank
Rosemount Floral
Guitar Shop
Style Niche
Heather's Photo
Ace Hardware
Simply Massage
Silk Road
Meeting Pointe
Las Tortillas
Percision Edge
Marisa Hansen