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14 th Annual Minnesota Development Conference October 1-2, 2009 Sheraton Bloomington Hotel

“ 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.

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14 th Annual Minnesota Development Conference October 1-2, 2009 Sheraton Bloomington Hotel

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  1. “Revitalizing Communities” 14th Annual Minnesota Development ConferenceOctober 1-2, 2009Sheraton Bloomington Hotel Presenters: David Fluegel; U of M – Morris, Center for Small Towns Muriel Krusemark; Hoffman EDA Ron Zeigler; SE MN Development Corporation

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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”

  5. CST Priority Areas • Community Planning • Sustainability Planning and Programs • Data Analysis and Research • Convening • Brokering • Student and Faculty Involvement

  6. 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

  7. How it all works • Students • Faculty • Participatory Process • Partnerships • Build from within • New workforce in energy/environment www.centerforsmalltowns.org320 589-6451

  8. WelcomeToHoffman

  9. New Businesses

  10. All About Dogs & Cats 2

  11. Hardware Hank

  12. Bob’s Appliance

  13. McCleary Marketing

  14. Image Xperts

  15. Florist

  16. Corner Store

  17. 26 Unique Shops in One Stop

  18. 2008 Projects & Accomplishments

  19. Advanced ManipulatorsExpansion

  20. Healthcare Mall

  21. Second Annual Hoffman Quilt Show Fundraiser

  22. Growing and Blooming Together Grant

  23. MN Twins Grant / Renovation of Softball Field

  24. Established Farmer’s Market

  25. Sale of bus mechanic garage to Paul Wolff

  26. Provide TIF Funding to RTA

  27. Update school gym heating, shop heating and lighting

  28. John Kleinsasser Gym dedication

  29. Marcus Grubbs Sheila Nezhad Ongoing cooperation with U of M Morris students Jeff Wencl

  30. Horizons Program

  31. Community Gardens

  32. Horizons Ambassador

  33. Horizons Shop Local Campaign

  34. Other Notable Neighborhood News

  35. 8th Street LotsNew Townhomes Started

  36. New Runestone Building

  37. Anderson Oil Addition

  38. Purchase of Wally’s Shoe Store and Gary Patch Building, by Rich Bullick

  39. Purchase of 3 buildings by Image Xperts

  40. New Fire Hall

  41. 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!

  42. 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

  43. Hoffman The small town that works… FOR YOU!!

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