5. BRE Outline and Surveymemo
Scandia EDA BR&E Program
To:
EDA Members
From:
Chris Eng
Date:
June 18, 2019
Re:
BR&E Program Overview
The primary purpose of the 2019-2020 BR&E Program is:
1. To demonstrate support and appreciation for existing businesses (an opportunity
to connect the city with the businesses),
2. To identify and potentially assist in addressing any immediate business
opportunities or concerns (identify any red flag warnings),
3. To establish and implement future EDA work plan action steps (identify priority
projects), and
4. Identify potential opportunities for new businesses that can complement the
existing businesses in the city (vendors, suppliers and customers).
The program will involve informal but scheduled business visits (and possible tours of
the business) with the business owners, EDA Members, City Council Members and
Mayor & city staff. Onsite business visits will be conducted with a very informal and
short survey. This is an important way for the city to say "Thank you for doing business
in Scandia. And ask, are there any opportunities, concerns or issues that you want us to
assist you with"?
Scandia EDA Business Visit Survey
1. Please tell us about your primary products and/or services?
2. How many employees currently work at this location? FT PT
3. Do you see any changes to your business in the next three years?
4. Are you currently experiencing any challenges with? (circle all that apply)
a. Attracting or retaining talent
b. Employee education or training
c. Transportation for products
d. Transportation for employees
e. Housing for employees
f. Financing
g. Municipal utilities, code enforcement or other regulation
h. Private utilities (electric, gas, highspeed broadband)
i. Other
5. Are there any customers, vendors, service providers or suppliers the city may
want to consider visiting with about possibly relocating to Scandia that could
compliment your business?
6. Is there anything the City or EDA can do to help your business grow and expand?
7. Are there any priorities you would like to help identify for the City of Scandia or
the Scandia EDA to consider as strategic planning action steps?
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