1. Thursday, June 25, 2015

2. I. Call to Order II. 2014 Fall Annual Meeting Minutes Approval III. Board Recognition IV. Mission and Bylaws Changes V. 2015 Work Plan and Budget Review VI. Legislative Agenda Review VII. Rural Community Task Force VIII. Other Business IX. Next Steps X. Adjourn

3.  Review  Approval

4. 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

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

6. 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.

7.  Mail ballot  Membership application and transfer process

8. 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

9. 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)

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

11. Jan - May 2015Budget% of Budget Ordinary Income/Expense Income 4000 · Membership Dues36,445.0035,000.00104.1% 4100 · Conferences16,900.0030,000.0056.3% 4200 · Training0.00 0.0% 4300 · Grants0.005000.000.0% 4600 · Other Income19.33100.0019.3% Total Income53,364.3370,100.0076.1% Expense 5000 · Professional Fees13,280.0031,700.00 41.9% 5100 · Legislative Program3,744.817,500.0049.9% 5200 · Office Expenses2,407.243,250.0074.1% 5300 · Other Expenses576.802,900.0019.9% 5400 · Conference Expenses7,320.3521,000.0034.9% 5500 · Training Expenses0.00500.000.0% 5600 · Training Scholarships0.001,500.0033.33% 5700 · Sponsorships250.00500.0050.0% 5800- Awards0.001,000.000.0% Total Expense27,329.2069,850.0039.1% Net Ordinary Income26,035.13250.0010,414.1% Net Income26,035.13250.0010,414.1%

12. Jan – May 15 Net cash provided by Operating Activities26,035.13 Net cash increase for period26,035.13 Cash at beginning of period97,434.00 Cash at end of period123,469.13

13.  Affordable Housing  HB 1014 - $10 million + $30 million for Housing Incentive Fund $12 million for Flex PACE to support affordable housing  Childcare  HB 1018 - $2.25 million for childcare facility grants  SB 2012 - $400,000 for childcare provider grants  SB 2151 - $3 million for early childhood education provider grants  Workforce  HB 1016 - $1,582,167 for Workforce 20/20, New Jobs Training  HB 1018 - $300,000 to match private sector contributions to the “Find the Good Life” campaign $1.55 million for Operation Intern and externships  HB 1019 - $3 million for TrainND

14. ◦ HB 1018 - $842,044 for regional Small Business Development Centers $1.75 million for entrepreneurial center grants and vouchers

15. 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%

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

17. 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

18. SB 2329 – Renaissance zone expansion provision

19.  HB 1018 - $4.5 million in funding for Research ND

22.  Interim work  Fall Conference ◦ Oct. 26-28- Watford City  Awards

23. 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!