PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release Monday April 30, 2007

Contact: Noel LaBine 763-477-3086

Partnership holds seminar series luncheon on
Retail Analysis of Wright County.

     

   

  The Wright County Economic Development Partnership held a Development Seminar Series Luncheon on Retail Analysis for Wright County at the Cinemagic Theater on Wednesday, April 25 th . A buffet style chicken lunch was provided to about 50 people, who attended.

  The keynote speaker was Jim McComb of the McComb Group. The topic was, “A Retail Analysis of Wright County”. Jim McComb included in his analysis geographic maps and data showing population density, income per household, growth trends, etc. for three tier groups that he separated Wright County into . The McComb Group specializes in doing area analysis and recommending specific retail categories for areas based on existing and projected demographics and the location of the nearest competitive retail spaces. They have been very successful and have a number of repeat customers. According to Chuck Van Heel, the McComb Group will tell you whether you have a good site or not, and what is the best use of the property you do have for specific tenant types.

  KKE Architects was the exclusive Sponsor for the event. Jack Amdal of KKE Architects was delighted to have the opportunity to sponsor a speaker of the caliber of Jim McComb. To paraphrase Jack Amdal , “Jim McComb is one of the more reliable experts in Minnesota on retail site analysis.”

  The Wright County Partnership's Development Series Luncheons are a great place to network with community leaders from Wright County and get first-hand information about various development activities. The discussions held at these events have been very valuable to developers, city representatives, and others.

Future events are also being planned for May, June, July, and August.

  The Partnership exists to enhance the business climate of Wright County and to help create more jobs in Wright County . The strategies the Partnership uses to achieve its mission include being an information resource and finding technical assistance; aiding business development through Business Retention & Expansion visits, providing financing resources, and providing business information and training through seminars and workshops. Also, the Partnership markets Wright County to business site locators, and maintains an excellent website, which includes a listing of commercial and industrial property available in Wright County (see www.wrightpartnership.org ). The Partnership also assists with Workforce Development and has gathered economic statistical information, which is available on its website.