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Prior Lake, MN 55372
EDAC Subcommittee Meeting - Marketing Packet
Meeting Notes
December 18, 2013
Members present: Bill Henry, Lloyd Erbaugh, Annie Sheehan-Kerber and Michelle Choudek.
Staff present: Casey McCabe.
Items to include in the marketing packet:
Key development contacts (Dan, Casey, First Stop Shop, Other?)
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Include miles (from 35 and 169) on map
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Incentive information / Technology Village
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Emphasize photos of commercial development and buildings instead of lake and recreation photos
Rock Creek Building
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Edelweiss Building
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OnSite Energy Building
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New Market Bank Building
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Ground breakings / ribbon cuttings
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Staff (Dan / Mike) will identify new photos for consideration
The subcommittee assigned businesses to contact for information related to the marketing packet:
Lloyd – New Market Bank
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Michelle – Safe Step and Cutting Edge
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Annie – American Glass & Mirror
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Bill – Paws & Pals and Norex
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Dan – Theresa’s Mexican Restaurant, Artisan Bistro and Integra
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Casey – Lund’s (Dave Chromy) and Charlie Vig (Frank/Ken)
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Committee members can ask these business representatives whatever questions they wish; however, general topics
include:
Why did you locate in or choose Prior Lake?
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As a business owner / representative considering locating in Prior Lake, what information would you like, or expect,
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to see in the marketing packet?
Would you be willing to provide a quote / testimonial to be used in the marketing packet?
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Review BR&E Surveys for testimonials.
The subcommittee determined they will not make any changes to the draft document until they understand what information
will be included and finalize a preferred format.
The next meeting of this EDAC Subcommittee will be on January 15, 2013 at 7:30 a.m. Subcommittee members should
speak to the assigned businesses prior to the January 15 meeting.
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