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Minnesota Association of Professional County Econom ic Developers MAPCED Update MACPZA Conference 5 .3 0 .1 4

 Mission: To champion economic growth, through the advancement of county economic development professionals in Minnesota.  Vision: To be the voice of county economic development professionals through: ◦ Bold Leadership ◦ Aggressive Advocacy ◦ Quality Programming ◦ Presentation of the industry as a whole

 Membership in MAPCED  Build Capacity ◦ Task force model ◦ Administrative capacity ◦ Dues structure  Strategic Partnerships ◦ AMC – DEED – EDAM ◦ Partnerships are Key for a small group!

 Build Programs and Benefits ◦ Best Practices/ Education  Create Stronger Advocacy ◦ Signature Issue ◦ Legislative Platform More Strategic I nitiatives

 Legislative Platform  Comprehensive Planning  More Jobs and Capital Investment Goal  Outreach and Recruitment  Funding Needs  Education on Processes and Skills W orking Together I deas?

 Am y Rucker, Treasurer  Deanna Kuennen, Murray County President Rice County, Phone: 507-  Gail Leverson , Past 332-6126 President dkuennen@co.rice.mn.us Cass County PHONE: 218.947.7522  Vince Robinson, Vice- gail.leverson@co.cass.mn.us President Lincoln County  John Sullivan, Secretary Carver County 2 0 1 3 -2 0 1 5 Officers Contact