HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-14 PACKET 06City of Cottage Grove
Finance & Administrative Services Department
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Ryan Schroeder and Kenneth L. Smith
June 10. 2011
ICSC Las Vegas RECON Conference Update
This memo is to update the EDA on the ICSC RECON conference in Las Vegas, May 22 - 25,
2011.
Attending the Conference
Attending the conference was Mayor Myron Bailey, City Council Member Justin Olsen, City
Administrator, Ryan Schroeder and EDA Member Paul Poncin
Deal Making Locations — Deal making took place at other company's booths and general
meeting areas.
Appointments
Our representatives had 29 scheduled meetings and made additional contacts out there.
(See attached appointment sheets)
Follow Up
We are sending out "thank you for meeting with us letters" and are following up on contacts via
letters, phone calls.
Logistics
• All stayed at Bally's. The conference was at the Convention Center approximately 1.5
miles from Bally's. The convention center was accessible by Mono Rail, Taxi and
shuttle.
• Everyone arrived on Sunday May 22' and departed Wednesday May 25th.
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June 7, 2011
«First_Name» ((Last Name»
«Company»
«Address»
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Dear «First_Name »,
The ICSC exhibition held May 22 -25, 2011 was a great event this year allowing the City
of Cottage Grove Minnesota and our Growth Partners team to connect and reconnect
with lots of great folks. While the national economy may yet be experiencing a bit of
malaise we in Cottage Grove are inspired by the opportunities that our future presents
to us and our current and future business partners.
The City is actively engaged in facilitating new business opportunities and we'd invite
you to take a look at some of the options that currently exist or those that will soon be in
place. For a general overview of site options please access our business website
created specifically for development opportunities at www.growthpartnerscg.com
When you are available for a personalized tour of development sites please do not
hesitate to contact us. We will take whatever time you need to fully understand our
community, our future plans, and business site opportunities. Please contact our
Economic Development Director Danette Parr at 651.458.2824, dparr(Da cottage-
grove.org or City Administrator Ryan Schroeder at 651.458.2822, rschroeder(a)cottage-
grove.org
In Cottage Grove we live our "Growth Partners" moniker. Our goal is to ensure our
business community is successful. We look forward to partnering with you.