Brooklyn Park EDA 7/21/2025

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Votes (1)

Table 3C1 (Brooklyn Park International Japan business spotlight) to the next EDA meeting

PassedUnanimous

Moved by President Winston · Seconded by Commissioner Kanowski

If I didn’t take a venture, if I didn’t take a gamble, I wouldn’t be a business owner.
— Dr. Soli

Sister city policyArguing in favor of international sister city investments.

This is a local issue when it comes to economic development, economic development is local.
— Nia Wilson

Economic developmentDefending the Mayor's international travel as a business strategy.

The policy of Africa and US has changed from aid to trade. That’s where Brooklyn Park comes in.
— Aruwarime

US-African trade policyDiscussing the strategic importance of international trade ties.

Dr. SoliChiropractor

Local business owner in Brooklyn Park; advocate for sister city investments.

Sande AlabiN/A

Raised concerns about financial benefits and transparency of international travel.

Danny ReynoldsN/A

Defended Mayor Hollis and questioned motives behind backlash to the African trip.

Nia WilsonN/A

Resident since birth; views economic development as a local issue.

Rashad ImandN/A

Business owner citing personal growth from African networking trips.

Mamadi BangariisseN/A

Liberian immigrant advocating for continued sister city relations.

AruwarimeN/A

Discussed shift in US-African policy toward trade.

President WinstonMayor/EDA President

Presiding over the EDA meeting; maintains order and procedure.

Malcolm HicksEconomic Development and Housing Director

Presented report on the state budget allocation impact for local businesses.

Jude NadiFounder and CEO

Lead researcher on the Enhancing Brooklyn Park Economic Development project.

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