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Maplewood EDA opts to keep business-retention visits in-house rather than renew Chamber contract
Summary
The EDA agreed to bring business-retention, expansion and attraction (BRUNA) work in-house after staff described challenges with Chamber staffing and low completed visit counts; commissioners favored quality visits and staff-led outreach.
Maplewood commissioners on Dec. 8 directed staff to continue business-retention outreach in-house rather than renewing the Saint Paul Area Chamber contract, saying local staff knowledge and relationships will yield higher-quality visits.
Ms. Parr presented the BRUNA (business retention, expansion and attraction) program and explained the current contract model with the Saint Paul Area Chamber pays roughly $5,000 annually (with an additional $5,000 if performance targets —…
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