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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE <br />SUBJECT: DISCUSSION- BRaD 2020 BUSINESS FORUM <br /> <br />DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2020 <br /> <br />PRESENTED BY: MEGAN E. PIERCE, ECONOMIC VITALITY DIRECTOR <br /> <br />SUMMARY: <br />The Business Retention & Development Committee (BRaD) is preparing for a spring <br />Business Forum. These have been hosted previously by the City in conjunction with the <br />BRaD Committee. The forums serve as a networking opportunity for business <br />stakeholders but also allow for us to share information or educational topics with the <br />business community. The last one was held on June 13, 2019 and featured a <br />presentation by Dr. Rich Wobbekind on the 2019 Colorado Economic Outlook (please <br />see attached flyer). <br /> <br />DISCUSSION: <br />Last year, there was initial discussion that a potential topic for the 2020 Business Forum <br />would be “Meet the City Council.” At their February meeting, BRaD asked Staff to <br />confirm if the City Council was amenable to this topic and if they would all be willing to <br />attend. Given the Committee’s role in Economic Vitality, staff would like to review the <br />concept. BRaD is considering that this would be one component of the Forum and that <br />they will likely to try also program a speaker. <br /> <br />The Committee would like feedback for their March meeting. It is anticipated they will <br />select a date in May or June to host the forum, which will likely be held in the evening. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Discuss and offer feedback to share with the BRaD Committee on planning for the spring <br />Business Forum. <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />• 2019 Business Forum Flyer <br /> <br />Packet P. 16