 Questions about Farmington's EDGE? Contact Stephanie Aman, Economic Development Coordinator at SAman@FarmingtonMN.gov or 651-280-6823 |
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Save the Date - January 21Back by popular demand!Matt Boudinot returns with AI for Business 2.0, an interactive, hands-on session designed to take your marketing strategy and other practical business tasks to the next level using AI. You will want to bring your laptop for this session! This next-level course is currently in development, and Matt wants to hear your input. What AI tools or strategies would make the biggest impact on your business? your ideas could help shape the content! With rave reviews from AI for Business 1.0, we're confident this session will be another hit. Don't miss out - register now for AI for Business 2.0! ______________________________________________________
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Celebrating Farmington's Entrepreneurs!November is National Entrepreneurship Month, a time to celebrate the innovators and small business owners who help shape Farmington’s identity and drive our local economy.
From cozy coffee shops to cutting-edge startups, local businesses are the heartbeat of our community. They create jobs, enhancing our quality of life, and contributing to Farmington’s continued growth. To support this entrepreneurial spirit, Farmington partners with several organizations that offer valuable tools and resources. Listed below are just a few of those resources: These programs help ensure that Farmington remains a place where businesses can thrive—whether you're just starting out or ready to expand. Let’s celebrate the entrepreneurs who make Farmington vibrant, resilient, and full of opportunity. Interested in starting or growing a business in Farmington?
Contact the Economic Development team (listed in the contact section below) to learn more about how we can get your connected. __________________________________________
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Around the EDGE Dates: - Thursday & Friday, Nov. 27-28
City Hall Closed - Monday, Dec. 1, 7pm
City Council Meeting - Saturday, Dec. 6, 7pm
Lighted Holiday Parade, Downtown Farmington - Monday, Dec. 8, 9:30am
Rambling River Center Advisory Board - Monday, Dec. 8, 6-8pm
Skatepark Design Workshop, Rambling River Center - Tuesday, Dec. 9, 7pm
Planning Commission - Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7pm
Parks and Recreation Commission - Monday, Dec. 15, 7pm
City Council at 7pm (Economic Development Authority- Cancelled)
City meetings are highlighted above and all agendas and possible changes to time and venue can be found on the city's meetings and agenda 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
- Bob Trewartha, Director of Continuing Education and Customized Training, Dakota County Technical College/Inver Hills Community College
- 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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