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We retain and expand existing businesses by building intentional relationships, offering meaningful programs, and providing technical and informational support. 

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• Support existing businesses (connect with tools & resources provide technical assistance)
   

• Execute customized BRE strategy to leverage growth opportunities with existing businesses
   

• Actively support and provide technical assistance to businesses in pandemic recovery
   

• Maintain comprehensive available commercial and industrial database for properties in Service Area
   

• Proactively pursue and advance redevelopment of vacant former big box sites
   

• Continue working to remove barriers and streamline process to advance development in service area
   

• Leverage workforce development programs and resources and strengthen workforce pipeline between educational institutions and businesses
   

• Maintain business education and training efforts 

We attract and recruit businesses and entrepreneurs by strengthening partnerships, expanding access to resources, and fostering opportunity for all. 

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• Support start-ups by connecting them with tools and resources, including technical assistance and business coaching programming

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• Maintain comprehensive available commercial and industrial database for properties in our Service Area

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• Conduct routine prospecting through intentional outreach and responsiveness to inquiries

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• Operate a coworking and entrepreneur center to expand access to business resources, foster a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem, and to bolster economic activity

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• Host routine and as-needed educational training to increase business readiness and sustainability

We engage stakeholders by boosting our community's economic advantage and improving our local economy by staying clear, yet adaptable.

 

• Encourage long range plan for future business development with supporting infrastructure to service existing businesses and attract new by partnering with private and public stakeholders
   

• Strengthen relationships with stakeholders in communities in service area - strengthening our region is key to long term success
   

• Partner with private and public property owners to increase shovel ready site inventory in service area

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• Strengthen relationships with local, regional, state and national individuals and organizations that support and enhance GFF mission

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• Proactively market available properties in Service Area through Site Selection Assistance

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• Maintain a comprehensive Marketing Strategy to promote Fergus Falls, our businesses, and GFF services.

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• Execute a comprehensive fundraising approach and identify alternative funding