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MEETING DATE: January 20, 2016
AGENDA ITEM: Grant Opportunity
SUBMITTED BY: Administration
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION:
PREVIOUS EDA ACTION:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Larry Hosch provided information on a grant opportunity. The
opportunity awards a community under 50,000 a grant in the amount of S 500,000 for main street revitalization.
The application process is short and only requires a 500 word essays.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS: Request for EDA Action—
Information on Grant Opportunity
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Authorize staff to submit application for grant opportunity.
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Deluxe Corpora�on Brings the Small Business Revolution to Main Stree�t
The small-business marketing services provider solicits nominations for small
towns across America to win a $500,000 revitalizafion
Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec and a pub/ic vote will help choose winner to be
featured in eight-episode web series this fall
January 11, 2016 08:00 AM Eastem Standard Time
SHOREVIEW,Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Deluxe Corporation created the Small Business Revolution in 2015
to shine a spotiight on the small businesses that are the backbone of our nation's economy.Now,Deluxe is
giving one small town a very big opportunity.
Deluxe and the Small Business Revolution will infuse$500,000 into one town's main street—providing a jolt of
revitalization to the business community.Joined by Shark Tank star and dynamic entrepreneur Robert
Herjavec,Deluxe will capture and showcase the town's transformation in a new web series debuting on
SmallBusines�Revolution.orq Fall 2016.
In 100 years as a powerful catalyst for businesses of all shapes and sizes,Deluxe has evolved ftom one of the
targest check printers to a leading provider of smal{-business marketing and financial services.In 2015,in
conjunction with its 100th anniversary,Deluxe created the Small Business Revolution,showcasing 100 small
businesses from across the country in mini-documentaries and photo essays.The campaign sparked the
interest of Herjavec,who has joined Deluxe to spread the word about the Small Business Revolution.
"Nowhere is the impact of small businesses more apparent than in small towns and local communities across
our country,"said Amanda Brinkman,chief brand and communications officer for Deluxe."This year,we are
excited to continue the Small Business Revolution movement by bringing it to main street America and
celebrating the passion and drive behind these communities."
Deluxe will provide marketing and business services to small businesses in the winning small town while
Herjavec will lend his expertise to provide guidance and support to those small businesses.Deluxe will also
invest in upgrades to the winning town's public spaces.
From Jan. 11 —28,Deluxe will solicit nominations for towns that can benefit from an investment in their main
street.Nominations can be submitted at httn://smallbusinessrevolution.ora/main-street-revolution.Deluxe and
Herjavec will announce the finalists during National Small Business Week,May 1-7,when the public can vote
for their favorite town.
"Small-business owners in towns across America are the foundation of their communities and of our national
economy," Herjavec said."Working with entrepreneurs is my passion and I cannot wait to roll up my sleeves
and help Deluxe bring a Small Business Revolution to Main Street."
In addition to showcasing 100 small businesses in 2015 through photo essays and shortfilms, Deluxe
produced a longer-form Small Business Revolution documentary and awarded$25,000 prizes to four small
businesses. Learn more at SmallBusinessRevolution.ora.
About Deluxe
Deluxe Corp.is a growth engine for small businesses and financial institutions. Nearly 4.6 million small
business customers access Deluxe's wide range of products and services,including customized checks and
forms,as well as website development and hosting,email marketing,social media,search engine optimization
and logo design. For our approximately 5,600 financial institution customers, Deluxe offers industry-leading
programs in checks,customer acquisition,fraud prevention and profitability.Deluxe is also a leading provider of
checks and accessories sold direc�y to consumers.For more information,visit us atwww.deluxe.com,
www.facebook.com/deluxecorp orwww.twitter.com/deluxecorq.
Contacts
Deluxe Corporation
Cameron Potts, 651-233-7735
cameron.�otts�deluxe.com