14 th annual minnesota development conference october 1-2, 2009 sheraton bloomington hotel
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“ Revitalizing Communities ”. 14 th Annual Minnesota Development Conference October 1-2, 2009 Sheraton Bloomington Hotel. Presenters: David Fluegel ; U of M – Morris, Center for Small Towns Muriel Krusemark ; Hoffman EDA Ron Zeigler ; SE MN Development Corporation. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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14th Annual Minnesota Development ConferenceOctober 1-2, 2009Sheraton Bloomington Hotel
Presenters: David Fluegel; U of M – Morris, Center for Small TownsMuriel Krusemark; Hoffman EDARon Zeigler; SE MN Development Corporation
“Revitalizing Communities”
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Energizing Local Communities
• Many approaches– Examples here from my description to Helene– –
• Panel Focus - rural Minnesota case studies• Role of higher education • Hoffman’s Downtown Redevelopment• Direct assistance in SE Minnesota
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Shifting Economies and Population
• Rural communities built with profits from Extractive Industries• Major shifts away from Agriculture, Forestry and Mining
– In Ag Country, Mechanization and Smaller Family size lead to larger farms and fewer farmers (see handout)
– People leave farms for jobs in towns, regional centers/large urban areas• Manufacturing thrives with new source of cheap labor in rural areas • People leave small towns for regional centers
– Some Rural Rebound in 1970s; “Back to the Land Movement”• Manufacturing wanes with Globalization; new cheap labor found overseas
– Population movement to larger regional centers and metropolitan areas• Rural areas struggle to diversify economies
– Downtown areas in small towns experience decline as the interdependent relationship between farms and main street businesses continues to deteriorate
– Workforce shortage for new, expanding businesses
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University of Minnesota, Morris
• Rural areas search for additional resources/methods
• Focus Groups “want help”, small towns have fewer inherent resources
• Community-based, Partnership centered• 1995 - Center for Small Towns
“Believing in a bright, prosperous future for small communities”
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CST Priority Areas
• Community Planning• Sustainability Planning and Programs• Data Analysis and Research• Convening• Brokering• Student and Faculty Involvement
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Sustainability Planning and Programs
• UMM campus Sustainability Coordinator• UMM Green Initiatives
– Models of energy production – Green Prairie Alliance
– Local Foods, Hybrid Fleet, Building Retrofit– Carbon Neutral by 2010– Curriculum – Environmental Studies/Science
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How it all works
• Students• Faculty • Participatory Process• Partnerships• Build from within• New workforce in energy/environment
www.centerforsmalltowns.org320 589-6451
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WelcomeTo
Hoffman
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New Businesses
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All About Dogs
& Cats 2
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Hardware Hank
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Bob’s Appliance
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McCleary Marketing
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Image Xperts
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Florist
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Corner Store
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26 Unique Shops in One Stop
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2008 Projects &
Accomplishments
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Advanced Manipulator
sExpansion
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Healthcare Mall
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Second Annual Hoffman Quilt Show Fundraiser
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Growing and Blooming Together Grant
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MN Twins Grant / Renovation of Softball Field
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Established
Farmer’s Market
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Sale of bus mechanic garage to Paul Wolff
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Provide TIF Funding to RTA
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Update school gym heating, shop heating and lighting
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John Kleinsasser Gym dedication
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Ongoing cooperation with U of M Morris students
• Marcus Grubbs
• Sheila Nezhad
Jeff Wencl
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Horizons Program
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Community Gardens
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Horizons Ambassador
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Horizons Shop Local Campaign
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Other Notable Neighborhood
News
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8th Street LotsNew Townhomes Started
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New Runestone Building
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Anderson Oil Addition
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Purchase of Wally’s Shoe Store and Gary Patch
Building, by Rich Bullick
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Purchase of 3 buildings by Image Xperts
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New Fire Hall
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2009 Goals
• Complete development of Healthcare Mall
• Complete all phases of Horizon Program:
– Block Parties – Plan a Community Garden – Update Community Communication – List Job Sources for Youth–ages 10 + – Start Designing “Buy Local” Campaign – Work on a clothing exchange location – Be ambassadors for ourselves!
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2009 Goals
• Continue to promote businesses in Hoffman; maintaining their economic vitality and strive to fill main street store fronts.
• Create a relationship with all the committee’s to share a common goal and capitalize on the strength we have in the Hoffman community.
• Create 5 new jobs• Continue to research available programs
and write grants that will help our community prosper.
• Sale of 8th Street lots
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HoffmanThe small town that works…
FOR YOU!!