Leap Inc.

“Name: staples motley area chamber of comm address: 320 us-10, po box 133 staples, mn 56479 cash contribution: 17,700”

“Expenses advertising/marketing 8,600 advertising/marketing 635 advertising/marketing 1,729 office 63 healthy connections meeting 2,577 volleyball tourney registrati 5,365 sisters with sass lunch/learn 887 meeting expenses 123 insurance 339 bandshell supplies 1,708 barn quilt supplies 119 ceo class apparel 208 ceo loans 300 christmas event supplies 19,383 library small equipment 247 hooked on fishing expense 1,669 volleyball supplies/exp 4,430 total 48,382”

“Objectives are to: 1. Work as a liaison between the community and school district, 2. Support volunteerism in the school and community, 3. Identify viable ways for the school to adapt to current economics and demographic circumstances, 4. Determine the strengths and weaknesses of the district through focus group meetings and decide which options provide the most benefits for the community and the school district, 5. Building a stronger staples community that will enrich the quality of life now and for future generations, 6. Determine the strengths and weaknesses of the community through focus group meetings and decide which options provide the most benefits for the community and businesses, 7. Facilitate the citizens, city government, and businesses in staples to improve communication and planning and work together on projects.”

“Tourism - leap entered into an agreement with the city of staples to manage tourism dollars collected via a city lodging tax. After a tourism committee was appointed, a consultant was hired to market the staples area through billboards, the explore mn travel guide, the mn lodging association, and to provide content for a discover staples (discoverstaplesmn.org) website. In addition, regional promotions and local events were marketed.”

“Christmas in staples events were held including: breakfast with santa, elf shopping, kid's crafts, games, letters to santa, sleigh rides, hot chocolate bar, luminary walk,and more. Lights were purchased and structures constructed to create a north pole lights display.”

“Friends of the library - purchase items and provide grants to support programming for the local public library. Assisted a local group of volunteers in hosting a "hooked on fishing, not on drugs" event for local kids volleyball boosters and cheerleading boosters- pay tournament registration fees, equipment and supplies of the local high school volleyball team and cheerleading squad ceo program - promoted a program which aims to inspire young people to be entrepreneurs and make connections with local business people bandshell project - renovation expenses of a band shell used for local concerts assisted a group with marketing the central mn barn quilt trail. Healthy connections - assisted with hosting health-related events such as car seat training and a lactation event. Sisters with sass - assisted the group with events. The group is a women's mentorship program focused on empowering women through work, education, and well-being. Farmer's market - provided a means for growers to promote healthy eating and locally grown produce. Food vouchers are available to individuals in need. Friends of the trails - assisted bike group with bike repairs offered at a bike rodeo. Staples-motley alumni association - accepted donations on behalf of the group who will use the funding to hold a hall of fame event. Thriving communities initiative - leap supported the program which aims to engage new and emerging leaders in leadership development, asset-based community development, and local philanthropy in central minnesota.”