 Questions about Farmington's EDGE? Contact Stephanie Aman, Economic Development Coordinator at SAman@FarmingtonMN.gov or 651-280-6823 |
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City of Farmington, Chamber Coffee BreakThe City of Farmington is hosting its annual Coffee Break on Tuesday, October 28 from 8-9am. Come and join this networking event, have some fresh brewed coffee from Beans and Boots and tasty donuts from Sweet Kneads. What a great way to start you day - register here!
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October's EDGE -
Growth Through InnovationIn today’s fast-moving economy, innovation is more than a trend, it’s a growth strategy. For businesses in Farmington embracing innovation can unlock new opportunities, improve efficiency, and strengthen your competitive edge.
🌟 Why Does Innovation Matter?Our location, community spirit, and access to regional talent make it a great place to do business. But staying ahead means being open to change. That might be adopting new tools, exploring new markets, or rethinking how you serve your customers. Innovation doesn’t have to be high-tech or high cost. It can be as simple as: - Streamlining a process
- Partnering with a local school
- Trying a new marketing approach
- Listening more closely to your customers
💡 How Can YOU Innovate Locally?Tap Local Talent
Partner with Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) and Farmington's high schools to find interns or train your team. DCTC has fantastic programming and is ready to work with you to upskill your current employees as well as those for your future! Go Digital
Use online tools to manage bookings, boost your social media presence, or improve customer service. Learn more about opportunities available to help through Open to Business - the services are free to Farmington businesses - sign up to work with Luis, our business advisor! Collaborate Locally and Regionally
Join city-led initiatives or team up with nearby businesses to share ideas and resources. Interested in connecting with other Farmington based businesses? Get in touch with Stephanie (SAman@FarmingtonMN.gov) and she'll get you connected with the business group. The DCR Chamber offers great networking events that will get you connected regionally! Adapt to Customer Needs
Innovation often starts with listening. What do your customers want that you’re not yet offering? Sometimes we try and solve problems we think exist - ask your customers what they need and then provide the solution
✨ Be Bold. Be Innovative. Be Farmington.Innovation isn’t about being the biggest—it’s about being bold, adaptable, and forward-thinking. Let’s grow together.
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Around the EDGE Dates: - Monday, October 27
Water Board Meeting - Monday, November 3
City Council Meeting - Thursday, November 6
Short Form Content 101: The Art of Going Viral
Offered by Dakota County Libraries, online. Register here. - Monday, November 10
Rambling River Center Advisory Board Meeting - Wednesday, November 12
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Planning Commission Meeting - Monday, November 17
Economic Development Authority/City Council
Save the Date! We're excited to announce the next session in our ongoing partnership with DCTC: Advanced AI Training is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21 from 2-4p. Based on your enthusiastic feedback from the previous session, asking for deeper and more advanced content, we are delivering exactly that! This session will dive further into the capabilities of AI to help you stay ahead of the curve. Registration details coming soon - stay tuned! City meetings are highlighted above and all agendas and possible changes to time and venue can be found on the City's website. |
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Contacts and ResourcesThe contacts listed below are resources to all businesses in Farmington. If you need help determining who to talk to, please reach out to Deanna or Stephanie and we will be glad to guide you! - Luis Rodriguez, Business Advisor - MCCD / Open to Business
- Jon Altoff, President and Chief Mission Officer, Dakota County Chamber of Commerce
- Colleen Eddy, Metro Regional Development Office, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
- Lisa Alfson, Director of Community and Economic Development, Dakota County CDA
- Farmington Rotary Club
- Farmington Small Business Networking Group - please contact Pam McCarthy to be added to the Facebook Group
- Deanna Kuennen, Community and Economic Development Director, City of Farmington
- Stephanie Aman, Economic Development Coordinator, City of Farmington
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Feedback!As staff build out this newsletter to serve businesses, please let us know if there are things you would like to see. |
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