5. GFMEDC semi-annual report - Laserfiche WebLink

GREATER_ nomic Development Corporation averaging approximately 120 attendees at each event. Also attended the 1 Million Cups Organizers Event in Kansas City. • Assisted Emerging Prairie in establishing a collaborative space in downtown Fargo. Emerging Prairie's goal is to open this facility in August of 2014. • Participated on advisory committee and sponsored the Midwest Mobile Summit. • Participated in the planning of the 2014 Health Pitch as well as sponsorship of the event. • Participated in the monthly eCommerce Breakfasts. • Represented the Fargo community at the international UP Global Community Leader Summit • 16 Bank visits Objective 5: Monitor and research local, national and global economic conditions for purposes of reporting, forecasting and developing regional economic strategy. • Distribute monthly economic indicators. • Collected and submitted first and second quarter 2014 cost of living data. • Continue to participate in meetings and phone calls regarding the Valley Prosperity Partnership (VPP). • GFMEDC President Jim Gartin presented at The Chamber's Economic Outlook Forum. • Responded to inquiries from organizations/individuals regarding demographic, employment, wage, local market and real estate information. • Conducted annual primary sector employment and capital expenditures survey. With a 70% response rate, the companies reported a total net full time employment growth of 584 jobs (4%) in 2013. • Projected 2014 full time growth was reported at 1290 jobs (8%). Objective 6: Development campaign • Held GFMEDC Annual Meeting for Investors on May 8th at the Hilton Garden Inn. Objective 7: Marketing and communications • Participated in over 80 investor and EDC partner meetings and events.