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Presentation done in 2015-list of future priorities at that Presentation done in 2015 list of future priorities at that time; (Use Matrix done; New Business Packet completed and Economic Development Forums ongoing); (Nine business retention visits in 2016) (Teardown Ordinance; Indoor Entertainment; Outdoor Seating) (Pearl and Richmond Housing Project); Seating) (Pearl and Richmond Housing Project); Building Codes being updated; business expansion, retention and attraction still top priorities, along with infrastructure maintenance and improvements; real estate broker open houses-now economic d l t f b it d l tt d development forums: website and newsletter redone; looking at new social media/marketing strategies

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Business Recognition program; Steffan’s-70 years, Business Recognition program; Steffan s 70 years, Jessup-60 yearsManufacturing promotion; celebration of anniversaries Jessup-went to 60th anniversary celebration at Lamb’s farm-toured their facility in Lake County-want to more y yinvolved in the communityFlying Dragons-came and did video of presentationNational Small Business Week-April 30-May 6-pass resolutions at City Council

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MATRIX OF USES, FAQSMATRIX OF USES, FAQSNEW BUSINESS PACKETJimmybread and Brew-Farm to Table restaurant conceptFaçade Improvement Grants; assist/promote working Façade Improvement Grants; assist/promote working with businesses (Route 31 Expansion);

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Redevelopment of theater-two-plus yearsRedevelopment of theater two plus yearsMixin Mingle-Event SpacePet Central relocates downtownOutdoor seating: After the Fox; Corkscrew PointeS ll B i RSmall Business ResourcesSmith Central Garage-former Hostess Thrift buildingAdaptive reuse: Next Auto (formerly Overton Cadillac); Smith Central Garage (formerly Hostess Thrift Building); Napa Building (Bike Haven jason’s furniture; Building); Napa Building (Bike Haven, jason s furniture; art studio);

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Follett purchase of Baker and Taylor;Follett purchase of Baker and Taylor;Brake Parts-purchases division of Remy

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Sunnyside Acquisition of Jeep franchise;Sunnyside Acquisition of Jeep franchise;Dan Smith and Partner-Uprooted-former Monoco’sBeerabilityAddison’s Steakhouse-outdoor seating around fountainfountainWhite Oaks Memory Care on Crystal Lake Rd-interconnection with lot to south-Heritage Woods-same developer; Domino’s; Vision Works; Starbuck’s Drive-thru; U-Haul Outlot, Outlot space in McHenry Commons; Former Sears site; Bulldog Alehouse

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Big R Sponsorship of Steam Tractor at A Day at Big R Sponsorship of Steam Tractor at A Day at Petersen Farm-heritage/eco tourismCommunity events-partnership with DBA, Chamber, Kiwanis, Golden Age Cinemas, Green Street Cruise Nights; movies in the parkConcerts in the park

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Completion of brochure-bring copies; workingCompletion of brochure bring copies; workingcollaboratively with Downtown Business Association, McHenry Area Chamber; businesses; Kiwanis, Rotary Club, Golden Age Cinemas; Green Street Cruise Nights-events are a big deal-Movies in the park, band concertsconcerts

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Expo-over 40 exhibitors-from all over McHenry CountyExpo over 40 exhibitors from all over McHenry CountyPartnerships with District 156 and 15 (purchase of land at Ringwood/120) for John Graham build new BP prototypePresented plaque from Fabrik: “In appreciation and p q pprecognition of a regional economic development partnership.”

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Traffic Signal at Curran and Bull Valley-worked with Traffic Signal at Curran and Bull Valley worked with Roger Gerstad to obtain ROW early;Working on boat launch at Miller Riverfront Park; Upgrades, ADA improvements to all parks; improvements to Historic Petersen Farm; road pimprovements-big priority-Parks needs assessment being done-Rec. Ctr. future expansion? Campus at Municipal Center

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Regional Dispatch Center and municipal center Regional Dispatch Center and municipal center improvements completed; tree planting program; municipal center renovations; parks needs assessment-next phase of recreation center campus-$360,000 for construction of multi-use path; downtown wastewater plant consolidation prime redevelopement site; CALEA plant consolidation-prime redevelopement site; CALEA Reaccreditation this year; Miller Riverfront Boat Ramp -more than 25 years in the making. City received the permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers granting permission for the installation of the double boat ramp i Mill Ri f t P k P j t b bl t b in Miller Riverfront Park. Project may be able to be constructed in 2017.

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Establishment of Colby/Petersen Farm FoundationEstablishment of Colby/Petersen Farm Foundationgrowth of businesses in the community-Ricky Rockets-full service fueling center at Chapel Hill Road/120 w/ diesel, car wash, 8,400 square foot C-Store and separate retail building to west, extension of p gwater main-incentive agreement;

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Newly designed newsletter/attend Recon Las Vegas-Newly designed newsletter/attend Recon Las VegasMcHenry Market PulseCopies of new newsletter-Economic Development Forum on April 19-8-10 a.m. at City Municipal CenterLooking at City wide marketing efforts study use of Looking at City-wide marketing efforts, study, use of social media, promoting community successes; site visits with Dave Matts (McHenry County College Small Business Center); Thom Faber (McHenry County Workforce Network) and Greg Mysko (IDES);P t f C t id P bli T it A C itt Part of County-wide Public Transit Access Committee; Pace Paratransit program w/numerous other communities and county

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City employees very involved in numerous service City employees very involved in numerous service organizations; I am in Kiwanis; Polar Plunge; St. Baldrick’s-Police raise money for Special Olympics; numerous businesses involved-McDonald’s; Dunkin Donuts, Gary Lang

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