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Brainerd EDA discusses mitigation program, liaison role ahead of Washington Street reconstruction
Summary
The Brainerd Economic Development Authority reviewed a proposed mitigation and business-outreach plan for the Washington Street (Trunk Highway 210) reconstruction, discussed a possible business liaison position and potential EDA funding, and asked staff to return with budget options before the project is let in January.
Brainerd’s Economic Development Authority on April 3 reviewed a draft mitigation plan intended to help downtown and Washington Street businesses cope with the Trunk Highway 210 reconstruction and discussed possible financial support and an on‑the‑ground business liaison.
The proposal, prepared by the Brainerd Area Chamber of Commerce with input from MnDOT and other local partners, would create a branded outreach campaign, a communications network to notify customers about closures and access, workshops for businesses on social media and marketing, and a facade/signage grant pool timed to the construction. “I feel pretty strongly that EDA should be a major contributor to…
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