Thursday, June 25, 2015

I. Call to Order II Fall Annual Meeting Minutes Approval III. Board Recognition IV. Mission and Bylaws Changes V Work Plan and Budget Review VI. Legislative Agenda Review VII. Rural Community Task Force VIII. Other Business IX. Next Steps X. Adjourn

 Review  Approval

President Keith Lund – Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation Vice President Connie Ova – Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation Secretary/Treasurer Ellen Huber – City of Mandan Business Development Past President John Phillips – Beulah Economic Development At Large Debra Walworth – Prairie West Development Foundation (Beach) Mark Vaux – Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation Shawn Wenko – Williston Economic Development Corporation

EDND Staff Dana Bohn – Executive Director/Lobbyist Jennifer Greuel – Communication Specialist

Mission: EDND promotes the creation of new wealth throughout North Dakota to develop more vibrant communities and improve quality of life. Strategic Priorities:  Programs that enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of the state’s business climate  Quality of life amenities that support desirable communities  Professional development of EDND membership Core Operating Principal: As the voice of economic development in North Dakota, EDND provides professional development services and encourages collaboration among members and stakeholders.

 Mail ballot  Membership application and transfer process

Knowledge Sharing & Networking  Continue hosting two conferences ◦ Summer – Bismarck ◦ Fall – Watford City  Improve and increase member communication ◦ EDND eUpdate ◦ Facebook Group and Website  Further develop a peer-to-peer mentor program ◦ Fall Conference Opening Social ◦ Summer Conference Social

Advocacy & Lobbying  Implement 2015 Legislative Agenda ◦ Reviewed more than 850 bills, tracked 80 bills ◦ Distributed weekly legislative update ◦ Held weekly legislative calls ◦ Took a position on and coordinated testimony for 40 bills  Engage during the Legislative Session with committees and key legislators ◦ Hosted legislative breakfasts and social  Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., DOC, BND, EDF, Governor’s Office, GNDC, NDLC, NDACo)

Association Leadership  Continue recruitment plan for active (professional) and associate members ◦ Exceeded membership goal  Present annual awards

Jan - May 2015Budget% of Budget Ordinary Income/Expense Income 4000 · Membership Dues36, , % 4100 · Conferences16, , % 4200 · Training % 4300 · Grants % 4600 · Other Income % Total Income53, , % Expense 5000 · Professional Fees13, , % 5100 · Legislative Program3, , % 5200 · Office Expenses2, , % 5300 · Other Expenses , % 5400 · Conference Expenses7, , % 5500 · Training Expenses % 5600 · Training Scholarships0.001, % 5700 · Sponsorships % Awards0.001, % Total Expense27, , % Net Ordinary Income26, ,414.1% Net Income26, ,414.1%

Jan – May 15 Net cash provided by Operating Activities26, Net cash increase for period26, Cash at beginning of period97, Cash at end of period123,469.13

 Affordable Housing  HB $10 million + $30 million for Housing Incentive Fund $12 million for Flex PACE to support affordable housing  Childcare  HB $2.25 million for childcare facility grants  SB $400,000 for childcare provider grants  SB $3 million for early childhood education provider grants  Workforce  HB $1,582,167 for Workforce 20/20, New Jobs Training  HB $300,000 to match private sector contributions to the “Find the Good Life” campaign $1.55 million for Operation Intern and externships  HB $3 million for TrainND

◦ HB $842,044 for regional Small Business Development Centers $1.75 million for entrepreneurial center grants and vouchers

SB 2292 – Allows businesses to use a single sales factor SB 2349 – Five percent corporate and 10 percent individual tax relief HB 1059/SB 2005 – $250 million state-paid property tax relief credits, 12%

SB 2057 – Regular review of economic development tax incentives SB 2340 – Automation tax credit extension and expansion Other targeted business financing and incentives

HB 1443 – $150 million for an infrastructure revolving loan fund SB 2103 – Surge bill, $1.1 billion for oil-impact funding SB 2276 – Study to extend natural gas to under-served communities

SB 2329 – Renaissance zone expansion provision

 HB $4.5 million in funding for Research ND

 Interim work  Fall Conference ◦ Oct Watford City  Awards

Thank you for your membership and support of the Economic Development Association of North Dakota this year. We are looking forward to continued success in 2015!