8.0. EDSR 03-13-2006ITEM $ 8.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Economic Development Authority
FROM: Heidi Steinmetz, Assistant Director of Economic Development
DATE: March 13, 2006
SUBJECT: Discuss Proposed Banker's Forum
Issue
Staff is considering planning a first annual Banker's Forum. The purpose would be to
provide updates to area bankers regarding City financing programs including the Ciry's
revised public financing policies (Micro Loan, Tax Abatement and "PIF) and the MN
Community Capital Fund program. Initial plans fox the event include the following:
• Wednesday, May 24, 2006 from 7:30-9:30am
• Blackwoods Banquet and Conference Centex
• Continental Breakfast at 7:30am
• Pxogxam at 8:OOam
Staff Request
Staff requests the EDA's feedback regarding the proposed Banker's Forum.