HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. Workforce Marketing ProposalCity of Lakeville
Community & Economic Development
Memorandum
To: Economic Development Commission
Justin Miller, City Administrator
From: David L Olson, Community & Economic Development Director
Copy: Kati Bachmayer, Economic Development Coordinator
Date: April 26, 2022
Subject: Discussion on Possible Workforce Marketing Initiative
On April 15th, a meeting was held at the request of a Lakeville restaurant owner to discuss current
and future challenges for recruiting workers in the hospitality industry. Attendees at this
meeting included Mayor Doug Anderson, Council Member Luke Hellier, Chamber President
Krista Jech, County Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg, and Mark Reese, co-owner of B-52
Burgers and Brew and The Better Half restaurants.
At the conclusion of this meeting, it was the consensus of those attending to bring this issue to
the EDC for additional discussion and input.
Action Requested: Provide feedback and comments as well as ask questions regarding a possible
marketing initiative to make the public aware of hospitality and other job opportunities in
Lakeville.