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Business/ Inquiry
To: Honorable Mayor Bailey and EDA Members
From: Christine Costello, Economic Development Director
Date: November 30, 2020
Activites that have taken place in the community that may have a potential impact on economic
development activity:
Discussion Staff Action
Meeting with Gene ED Director Costello and Engineering Consultant Mike Boex
Smallidge, November 10, from Bolton & Menk met with Mr. Smallidge to discuss where
2020 soil borings could take place the on farmland that he owns
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south of 100 Street as part of the sanitary sewer extension
project to serve the area.
Staff Sub-Committee Meeting Staff members of the CGCVB met to review the marketing
of the Convention and plan and each respective staff members market segment.
Visitors Bureau, November
17, 2020
Chamber Board Meeting, Councilmember and Liaison to the Chamber Dennis and ED
November 19, 2020 Director Costello attended the Chamber Board meeting
Councilmember Dennis provided an update on Council,
EDA, and various City activities.
Cottage Grove Convention Councilmember Dennis and Olsen as well as Chamber
and Visitors Bureau Meeting, Executive Director Levine, Assistant to the City Administrator
November 24, 2020 Wolf, and two members of the business community make up
the Board. The agenda included review of the Washington
County Grant received, Third quarter lodging tax revenue,
2021 final budget and marketing plan approval and review of
the proposed website.
State Webinar on COVID-19 ED Director Costello listened to the session in which State
Economic Relief Package, elected officials heard from businesses to ensure they can
December 1, 2020 advocate for what they need. They reviewed what's being
discussed in MN's relief package and provided an
opportunity for businesses to give feedback to their State
elected officials.
Third Trimester Minnesota ED Director Costello listened to the third trimester webinar
Marketing Partnership where the proposed updated marketing for the group was
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Webinar, December 4, 2020 reviewed. It will launch on January 4and can be linked on
the City’s webpage. In addition business development
approaches for 2021 were discussed.
Washington County ED Director Costello listened to the webinar in which ED
Economic Development Work staff from communities in Washington County discussed
Group Webinar, December 4, CARES Act funding summary results, reviewed potential
2020 2021 marketing strategies and also share some updates on
potential new (and old) economic development initiatives.