Leap Inc.

“Expenses advertising/marketing 9,483 advertising/marketing 2,426 office 300 healthy connections meeting 2,144 volleyball/cheer registration 267 sisters with sass lunch/learn 105 ceo meeting expenses 183 insurance 354 barn quilt supplies 799 ceo class apparel 276 healthy connect tools/sup 1,260 sisters w/ sass supplies 359 hall of fame awards/signs 6,250 volleyball supplies/exp 4,029 total 28,235”

“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.”

“The staples-motley athletic hall of fame was launched in april of 2019 to reflect on the rich history and tradition of the communities' athletic achievements and successes. A hall of fame annual was produced, a wall mural was produced, a ceremony was held and awards were given.”

“Friends of the library - purchase items and provide grants to support programming for the local public library. Assisted a local group of volunteers in planning 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 assisted a group with marketing the central mn barn quilt trail and with hosting a workshop on creating barn quilts. 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. Motley junefest - assisted this group in providing activities for the annual community celebration. Christmas in staples - assisted in providing for sleigh rides for the city celebration. Assisted the chamber with a sign for the city of staples.”