Dear H-Mart: We would first like to extend our great appreciation (deep gratitude) for the tremendous effort and devotion your company has provided in nurturing the growing influence of Asian (and Korean) culture into the United States through your quality food offerings. Many of us here in Minnesota are fortunate to have experienced your stores when visiting "nearby" Chicago and surrounding suburbs, and we hope one day your reach will soon extend closer to the blossoming Twin Cities region. Please find our humble presentation attached to this email to provide some insight into why we believe an H-Mart store in Minnesota would be a great benefit (win) for all. We hope this provides a starting point for further consideration of our state and region, and eagerly look forward to the continued expansion of your great stores throughout the US! Kind Regards, Evan Hajime & Myungchan Kang

1. H Mart
in
Minnesota?

3. Why not Minnesota?
Current
H Mart locations
(Blue)

4. http://www.startribune.com/where-does-twin-cities-
rank-for-population-growth-in-midwest/373236871/

5. Music,
Culture,
& Arts

6. Major Sports Teams and Venues

7. Emerging
Korean
Cuisine in
Twin Cities
Opened in 2016
Korean burrito
http://www.pizzerialola.com/press/
Opened in 2014
Korean gastropub
Korean BBQ beef bowl
Opened in 2016
Opened in 2011

8. https://landofgazillionadoptees.com/2013/04/09/12-reasons-why-the-minnesota-korean-
adoptee-community-is-awesome/
http://www.koreaninstitute.org/ http://kccmn.org/
http://www.koreanheritagehouse.co
m/korean_cultural_association.php
http://www.mnkorea.org/main/
http://www.sejongacademy.org/
Minnesota maintains a growing Korean cultural influence …

9. Asian American Populations from 2010 US Census Report (sorted by population)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Asian_Americans
StateswithatleastoneH-Martstore

10. Comparison with Recent H-Mart Store Opening Location: Cary, North Carolina
Similar AA population,
higher overall % AA
Similar number of AAs:
+80% number of Koreans
Very large Hmong population, i.e.,
current Asian groceries focused on
Hmong/Vietnamese populations

11. Where
in
Minnesota?

12.  Most Asian grocery stores in Twin Cities are West of St. Paul, and focused on Southeast Asian (Hmong/Vietnamese) cuisine
 Largest Asian grocery store in Twin Cities is Dragon Star or Sun Foods (both Southeast Asian focused)
 Korean/Japanese grocery stores: Dong Yang Oriental Food, Kim’s Oriental Market, United Noodles

13.  Underserviced East Metro and Western Wisconsin Regions: No Asian Grocery Stores East of St. Paul!
 Woodbury is centrally located in the East Metro area and is one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Twin Cities
 Woodbury has a significant Asian population, with many being middle-high income families from neighboring, 3M

14. http://patch.com/minnesota/woodbury/woodbury-11th-best-place-live-nation-study

15. http://www.ci.woodbury.mn.us/development-map
http://www.ci.woodbury.mn.us/economic-development/a-thriving-business-community/new-commercial-development

16. Opened Fall 2016
http://www.cityplacemn.com/
Diversity of new restaurants reflects increasing desire for
multicultural food offerings in Woodbury and Twin Cities region
Opened Fall 2016
Opened Fall 2015

17. Opened Fall 2007
https://www.minnpost.com/twin-cities-business/2015/02/why-grocery-business-now-retails-hottest-niche
Opening Spring 2017
Opening Fall 2017
Missing:
Asian Grocery!!!

18. Grand Opening
H Mart in Woodbury!!!

19. Thank you for your
time and
consideration, and
we look forward to
your arrival!!!