Farmington Area Business Council

4th Tuesday of the Month

3:00 - 3:30 pm

Anchor Bank, Farmington

Economic Growth Committee

3:30 -4:30 pm
Anchor Bank, Farmington

Disaster Recovery Workshop Information
In partnership with Farmington Police, Dakota County Public Health, and the private sector, DCR hosted a Disaster Recovery Workshop at the June 20 Farmington Monthly Luncheon. Below are some documents and links to resources that will be helpful in emergency preparedness planning for your business and home. Stay tuned for specific Farmington information following the luncheon.

Operational

Membership
All council members are to choose 1 new member per month (depending on list), to deliver new member packet; making sure the contact is the appropriate person, briefly discuss the DCR and the FABC, ways to get involved and upcoming events.

Government Relations
Continue developing relationships with our elected officials on the local, state and federal levels in order to get their help with issues directly effecting businesses in the FABC community. Update the FABC members and members at large about important government issues. Work to involve FABC members in the Chamber’s Government Relations Committee. Encourage members to serve on city commissions and run for elected offices.

Initiatives

Economic Growth Committee

FABC Strategic Goal: A joint resolution between DCR and City Council of Farmington to form an advisory body to the City Council to address development and redevelopment issues, creating public/private sector partnership for the economic growth effort of the city and area.

Economic development and redevelopment is a high priority and an important function for the economic well being of Farmington. It is important to work cooperatively with City Council and city staff developing a public/private sector partnership for the economic growth effort of the City. The Economic Growth Committee would be a resource in assisting the City Council and city staff in addressing various economic growth issues and would be involved in the strategic planning process as it relates to economic development and redevelopment.

Strategic Key Points

  • Receive input from and provide recommendations to the City Council
  • Act as a sounding board for development and redevelopment projects
  • Assist in strategic planning and marketing for the City of Farmington
  • Serve as a working committee with the ability to form task forces and special committees to accomplish goals and objectives
  • Take pulse of the community with regard to image and retention of businesses

Partnership with CEEF

FABC Strategic Goal: Support and foster the townships relationship within the business community to address civic and civil matters pertaining to the needs of the communities.

Meet with CEEF representatives on a continuing basis to discuss needs and concerns in government relations. Expand partnership in community activities and identify opportunities for further collaboration in events.

Membership - Recruitment & Retention

FABC Strategic Goal: Foster existing business and entrepreneurial growth in our business community.

Active participation by 50 percent of FABC members, including events and involved members in communittees; research and gather facts about what the members want in regards to economic development, redevelopment and the chamber.

Programs / Events

Business After Hours
Coordinate with DCR to facilitate hosts. Increase attendance 20% and provide support to business representative to actively market members for attendance.

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