Receive 2025 Business Retention and Expansion Presentation and Adopt 2026 Goals

The purpose of this case is to receive the attached report/information on the 2025 Business Retention & Expansion Program with a focus on Business Visits/Surveys.  The 2025 goal was to make 30 or more business visits. In 2025, 30 formal business visits/surveys were conducted.  All visits were done "in-person" which is the preferred method.   Implementation of the new Salesforce template for documenting business visits and surveys is ongoing.

Not required

Staff will present the attached report for detailed observations for 2025 and 2026 recommendations.  Staff is also looking for feedback on the 2026 Development Guide and 2026 Community Profile. Staff is recommending the following Goals/Intiatives for 2026:

• Conduct 30 or more Business Visits
• Implement new Salesforce database
• Visit Newer Businesses to Ramsey
• Focus on Highway 10 Based Businesses
• Continue Coordination of Ground Breakings and Ribbon Cuttings with Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce
• Continuously Improve EDA-Sponsored Events
• 2026 Expo: Collaborate with Parks & Rec
• EDA website: ADA compliance by 2027

Alternatives:
1) Motion to accept 2025 Business Retention Report and adopt the Goals for 2026 (as presented)

2) Motion to accept 2025 Business Retention Report and adopt the Goals for 2026 (with changes)

3) Something else

This case is being handled as part of normal Staff duties.

Motion to accept 2025 Business Retention Report and adopt the goals for 2026 (as presented)

1) Motion to accept 2025 Business Retention Report and adopt the Goals for 2026 (as presented) (RECOMMENDATION)

2) Motion to accept 2025 Business Retention Report and adopt the Goals for 2026 (with changes)

3) Something else