6.3. SR 09-18-2017 E04y1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.3
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations,Awards, September 18, 2017 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist
and Recognition
Item Description Reviewed by
Proclamation: Minnesota Manufacturer's Week Amanda Othoudt,EDD
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Mayor to read the proclamation recognizing Minnesota Manufacturer's Week as October 1 — 7, 2017.
Background/Discussion
For the past four years, the city has partnered with the Elk River Chamber of Commerce on activities
that recognized Minnesota Manufacturing Week. This year the city will recognize Manufacturing Week
with several activities:
■ A direct mailing will be sent to all the Manufacturing Companies in Elk River.
■ Staff is working with manufacturing businesses to participate in the Minnesota Dream it Do
it Manufacturing tours facilitated by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic
Development (DEED).
■ Replay the city, chamber, and school district-partnered State of Manufacturing video —which
was created last year by high school seniors on our social media outlets.
■ Staff is participating in the Star Nears special addition to promote our manufacturing
businesses in the newspaper's special edition insert.
■ Promotion of the special week will be highlighted on all our social media sites.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
■ Proclamation
The Elk River Vision
A PehoMing community 2a itb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional POWERED By
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAMIRE1
Proclamation
Designating October I to October 7 as
Minnesota Manufacturing Week
WHEREAS, Manufacturing is a dynamic and robust industry, crucial to the health and strength of
Minnesota's diverse economy; and
WHEREAS, The manufacturing industry contributed $48.2 billion to Minnesota's economy in
2016, and at 16 percent,is the largest sector contributing to the state's private gross domestic
product; and
WHEREAS, In 2016,workers took home $20.3 billion in wages from Minnesota manufacturing
jobs, the second-highest amount among the state's business sectors; and
WHEREAS, Manufactured exports brought$18 billion into the Minnesota economy in 2016; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing provides 318,000 highly skilled,well-paying jobs,which significantly
contribute to Minnesota's high standard of living and economic vitality; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing in Minnesota pays an average annual wage of$74,360,which is 17
percent higher than the state's overall average wage; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I,John J. Dietz,Mayor of Elk River, do
hereby proclaim October 1 to October 7, 2017 as Minnesota Manufacturing Week.
John J. Dietz,Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk