HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05.aAugust 15, 2011
Overview
The Spotlight on Business program is designed to recognize new and existing commercial and
industrial businesses in the Lakeville community. The program is also designed to emphasize,
for residents, the important tax and employment benefits that business and industry provide to
the community.
Gander Mountain will be featured at the August 15 City Council meeting. Community and
Economic Development Director, Dave Olson will present a brief introduction to Gander
Mountain followed by a video presentation highlighting their remodel and addition of Gander
Mountain Academy. Chris Juelich, Director of Gander Mountain Academy will be present to
accept this recognition.
Gander Mountain recently completed a major remodeling of their Lakeville Store and added
their latest Gander Mountain Academy concept to the Lakeville location. This is the first
Gander Mountain Academy in Minnesota and one of the few currently in the nation.
Gander Mountain Academy consists of firearms training and safety instruction, virtual fire
ranges, live fire ranges, and HD simulated scenarios and educate people on firearms safety.
Adam Kienberger
Economic Development Specialist
Spotlight on Business
Gander Mountain
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