A. Buy Chanhassen Campaign
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952,227,1100
Fax: 952,227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952,227.1180
Fax: 952,227,1190
Engineering
Phone: 952,227.1160
Fax: 952,227,1170
Finance
Phone: 952,227.1140
Fax: 952,227,1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952,227,1120
Fax: 952,227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952,227.1400
Fax: 952,227,1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952,227,1130
Fax: 952,227,1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952,227.1300
Fax: 952,227,1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952,227.1125
Fax: 952,227,1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager II n
Laurie Hokkanen, Assistant City Manage~
FROM:
DA TE:
August 6, 2009 (J~.
Buy Chanhassen
SUBJ:
BACKGROUND
The Chanhassen Business Council is a committee of the Southwest Metro
Chamber. One the Council's main goals in 2009 has been the development of the
Buy Chanhassen program. Committee Chair Bill Traxler, Committee members
Vernelle Clayon and Dick Crawford, and SW Metro Chamber President Deb
McMillan will be present to introduce the program to the City Council.
RECCOMENDA TION
No action is requested on this item.
Chanhassen is a Community for life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
CHANHASSEN BUSINESS COUNCIL ENCOURAGES YOU TO...
Why it makes sense to do business near home
Whether you're eating out at your favorite restaurant, getting financial advice, or buying materials for a project around the house, if
you're buying locally, you're doing more than helping yourself. You're supporting your community. Especially during this challenging
economy, it makes good sense to "Buy Chanhassen,"
Why buy locally?
The answer can be as simple as "To help keep your favorite restaurant or store on solid footing." But buying locally and supporting
local businesses also helps strengthen the community's foundation.
Taxes
Did you know that Chanhassen businesses are expected to generate more than $9 million in property taxes in 2009? That's $9
million that will help pay for such things as public safety, street repairs and recreational opportunities for all residents. In turn, that
reduces the property-tax pressure on homeowners. A healthy business community supports the community at large.
Jobs
Local businesses create more local jobs - about 10,000 in the city of Chanhassen - providing convenience and shorter com-
mutes for workers as well as a customer base for other businesses in the community. Whether you're shopping or going to work,
local businesses require less gasoline and as a result generate less vehicle pollution. A healthy business community provides vital
job opportunities.
Community well-being
One of the most significant economic benefits of having strong local businesses is that they return a large share of their revenue
back to the local economy. Chanhassen retailers not only keep profits local, but they support a variety of other local businesses.
They create opportunities for service providers, like accountants and printers. They do business with the local bank. They advertise
locally. They purchase goods from local companies and small manufacturers. In this way, a dollar spent at a local business sends
a ripple of economic benefits throughout the community and helps to sustain a diversity of local jobs and opportunities. Local busi-
nesses also support the community by supporting local charitable causes and events, such as Chanhassen's July 4th celebration.
Healthy businesses contribute to a healthy community. Doing business close to home isn't just good for business, it's good for the
community. So next time you head out to shop, think "Buy Chanhassen."
This message brought to you by the Chanhassen Business Council
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