Select 2020 Business of the Year

The purpose of this case is to select the 2020 Ramsey Business of the Year, an annual selection made by the EDA. The Ramsey Business of the Year is selected from a list of 3-6 nominees (known as the "small list").  The purpose of the small list is to narrow down the voting / analysis process to a small pool of nominees for efficiency.  The small list of candidates is derived from a "large list."   Said nominees are asked to answer a set of questions that demonstrate their exemplary standing in each of these four categories: 

• Length of tenure in the City of Ramsey
• Number of employees / job creation
• Community involvement
• Innovation and uniqueness 

Both the 'small' and 'large' lists are attached. 

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Based on discussion at the May 2019 EDA meeting, a strong recommendation to consider Panther Precision Machine for the 2020 award was made. We have responses from all five nominees, each with their own areas of excellence.  The City of Ramsey is fortunate to have many great nominees for 2020 Business of the Year.  

It has been awhile since we have added names to the large and moved others to the small list.  Staff is looking for suggestions for 2021.

 

This item is covered under normal staff duties and is a budgeted EDA expense.

Based on previous EDA Direction in 2019, Staff recommends that the EDA select Panther Precision Machine as the 2020 Business of the year.

Motion to select Panther Precision as the 2020 Ramsey EDA Business of the Year.