HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05.aOctober 12, 2012
Proposed Action
Item No.
PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 22 - 26 2012
AS MANUFACTURERS WEEK IN LAKEVILLE
October 15, 2012 City Council Meeting
Staff recommends approval of the attached proclamation declaring the week of October 22n
- October 26 2012 to be observed as Manufacturers Week in the City of Lakeville.
Overview
This will be the 19t annual Manufacturers Week in the City of Lakeville which is part of a state-
wide effort to recognize the contributions manufacturers make to our economy including
jobs, tax base, and community involvement.
A copy of proclamation will be provided to all industrial businesses in Lakeville. These
businesses have also been invited to the Lakeville Manufacturers Appreciation reception to
be held on Wednesday, October 24 at the Lakeville Holiday Inn & Suites. This year's event is
again sponsored by Dakota Electric Association, Frontier Communications, Minnesota Energy
Resources and Xcel Energy.
Supporting Information
• Copy of the proposed proclamation
David L. Olson
Community and Economic Development Director
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Notes:
City of Lakeville
Proclamation
2012 Manufacturers Week
Proclamation
Whereas: The manufacturing industry is a dynamic part of Minnesota's economy, and
promotion of this sector's strength, success, and high quality of life is an integral
part of Minnesota's economic development strategy; and
Whereas: Manufacturing provides high skill, high wage jobs which significantly
contribute to Minnesota's high standard of living and economic vitality; and
Whereas: Manufacturing has the second largest total payroll among business sectors in
Minnesota, providing $16.4 billion in wages; and
Whereas: Manufactured exports brought over $18.4 billion into the Minnesota economy
in 2011; and
Whereas: Manufacturing is the largest employment sector in Lakeville and accounts
for more than 2,300 jobs in our community,
NOW THEREFORE, the Lakeville City Council does hereby proclaim that the week of
October 22, 2012 shall be observed as:
Manufacturers Week in the City of Lakeville
Proclaimed this fifteenth day of October, Two Thousand and Twelve.
Mayor